Skip navigation
EAB Research

Higher Education Strategy Forum Resource Hub

EAB provides in-depth research and services for presidents and senior higher ed leaders to meet their most pressing challenges, from engaging in effective strategic planning to driving progress and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Explore the Higher Education Strategy Forum Resource Hub for all the tools and insights you can access as part of your EAB partnership.

Primary Areas of Research

Explore our signature research initiatives that will empower you to address your toughest challenges on campus.

  • “”

    Inclusion and Belonging

    Prioritize inclusivity gaps and take action

     

    Learn More

  • “”

    Dynamic Strategy

    Embed agility, prioritize strategic bets, and articulate a differentiated value proposition

     

    Learn More

Upcoming Events

See All Events
Roundtable

The Modern Anchor Institution

Join fellow leaders at Canadian institutions to address public apathy towards higher education and redefine universities as modern anchor organizations.
Summit

EAB IgnitED

Join fellow presidents, provosts, chief business officers, and heads of strategy for EAB’s 2025-2026 IgnitED summit.
Roundtable

2025 Chief Strategy Officer Roundtable

Join your peers and EAB experts at Rice University on October 21-22 for a convening of chief strategy officers from leading institutions.
On-Demand Webinar

Becoming an Industry-Responsive University

As competitive pressures intensify and traditional revenue sources come under strain, university leaders are turning with renewed urgency to industry partnerships—not only as a tool for revenue diversification, but as a strategic lever for bolstering institutional relevance, public confidence, and regional impact.
Roundtable

Shaping EAB’s State of the Sector

Get a sneak peek at EAB's annual analysis of the biggest higher ed trends and share your perspective on how these themes are impacting your leadership and campus.
On-Demand Webinar

Anchoring Institutional Strategy Around Economic Impact

In this webinar, we explore how colleges and universities can deploy an outside-in approach and become a modern anchor institution.
Partner Service

Resilient Future Planning for Cabinets

EAB's facilitated workshops help institutions navigate critical uncertainties in the federal policy landscape.
Partner Service

Achieve Your People and Workplace Culture Goals with Support of an EAB Presentation

Explore sample Partner Intensive topics focused on higher ed talent
Partner Service

Virtual Student Services Website Audit

This audit will help higher education leaders bring the virtual experience for student services out of the pandemic…

Research and Insights

See All Research
Filter by
Research Report

How The University of Helsinki Turned a Funding Crisis into Lasting Administrative Efficiency

Discover how the University of Helsinki moved to a shared services organization and what your institution can learn…
Strategic Advisory Services
Infographic

Alternative Revenue Strategies for Higher Ed Leaders

Review 150+ proven alternative revenue strategies and assess feasibility based on lifetime revenue potential and time to ROI.
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report

Putting the Built Environment to Best Use

Uncover space management tactics to reduce costs, disrupt growth, improve utilization, and creatively source funding.
Strategic Advisory Services
Resource Center

Organizational Transformation Resource Center for Higher Ed

Explore higher ed case studies on organizational transformation and other resources on administrative efficiency initiatives.
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report

Capturing Alternative Revenues

This report examines lessons and tactics for increasing nontraditional revenue.
Strategic Advisory Services
President smiling at 2025 Presidential Roundtable
Video

Why Presidents Consider EAB an Essential Partner for Their Institutions

Hear from four presidents and chancellors about how EAB's holistic approach supports everyone from the cabinet to middle…
Strategic Advisory Services
Tool

Federal Policy Status Index for Higher Ed

Stay informed about the latest changes to federal policy that will affect higher education.
Strategic Advisory Services
President speaking at 2025 Presidential Roundtable
Video

Why EAB's Presidential Experience Lab is a Can't Miss Event for Presidents

Hear why five presidents and chancellors prioritize EAB's Presidential Experience Lab in their annual calendar. They share how…
Strategic Advisory Services
Two teachers reviewing a textbook and laptop.
Tool

Interdisciplinary Program Starter Kit

The Interdisciplinary Program Starter Kit offers insights to help you achieve institutional and student-focused outcomes.
Strategic Advisory Services
Blog

How to set your university’s executive transition up for success

Here's how executive onboarding should differ based on four common leadership profiles in higher education.
Higher Education Strategy Blog
Blog

Why are more higher education leaders interested in public-private partnerships?

Discover three trends in public-private partnerships and promising P3 case studies from colleges and universities.
Higher Education Strategy Blog
Blog

Inside the spring 2025 fellowship: How higher ed’s future leaders are driving change

Explore the capstone projects from the spring 2025 cohort of EAB's Rising Higher Education Leadership Fellowship.
Higher Education Strategy Blog