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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.
Areas of Inquiry
Explore our signature research initiatives that will empower you to address your toughest challenges on campus.
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Inclusion and Belonging
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Dynamic Strategy
Embed agility, prioritize strategic bets, and articulate a differentiated value proposition
Upcoming Events
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Roundtable
Key Takeaways from EAB’s Presidential Experience Lab at OpenAI
In early June, EAB had the privilege of co-hosting our annual Presidential Experience Lab—this year in partnership with OpenAI, a global leader in artificial intelligence research and development.
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.
Past Events
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Summit
2025 Presidential Experience Lab
Join EAB and fellow presidents and chancellors for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at OpenAI in New York City on June 3-4, 2025.
On-Demand Webinar
Evaluate Enrollment Growth and Advancement
Higher education faces immense financial challenges as the sector grapples with rising costs, disrupted markets, and an uncertain political climate.
Roundtable
Adapting to Changes in Financial Aid Policy
Our May 14 webinar will discuss changes to federal aid, including loan policies and other factors that impact affordability.
Partner Services
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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…
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College Athletics Strategy Resource Center
Explore resources to navigate changes in college athletics and maximize return on investment for athletics programs.
Strategic Advisory Services
Tool
New Sport Launch Playbook
This playbook will help institutions ground proposals in market realities and embed demand validation in the new sport…
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
A Modern Anchor Institution in Action
Download this modern anchor institution case study to explore top external priorities for higher ed and four priority…
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
Federal Policy Primer and Discussion Guide: Financial Aid
Explore key considerations for how federal shifts might impact the financial aid landscape, student loan policies, and tuition…
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
Federal Policy Primer and Discussion Guide: The Research Enterprise
Learn how federal policy changes are impacting the university research enterprise in terms of funding, the research workforce,…
Strategic Advisory Services
Infographic
10 difficult (but critical) decisions for achieving academic cost
10 difficult (but critical) decisions for achieving academic cost
savings goals
The infographic is designed to help provosts, deans, and CFOs make decisions about where and how to achieve…
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
Federal Policy Primer and Discussion Guide: DEI and Civil Rights
Learn what federal policy changes mean for higher ed regarding DEI efforts, gender identity protections, free speech, Title…
Strategic Advisory Services
Research Report
Federal Policy Primer and Discussion Guide: Immigration and International Enrollment
Our federal policy primer helps higher education leaders unpack what's changed in regards to immigration and international enrollment.
Strategic Advisory Services
Tool
Student-Athlete Net Revenue Contribution Calculator
This tool will help CBOs and athletic departments review and calculate student-athlete net revenue sports teams contribute to…
Strategic Advisory Services
Blogs
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University research is at a crossroads. Here are three key questions academic leaders must answer.
Read this blog for top areas higher ed leaders are focused on around the future of the research…
Higher Education Strategy Blog
Blog
Beyond ROI: What the New Fed Data Misses About Higher Ed’s Value Crisis
The Fed says college pays off—but not for everyone. Explore why trust in higher ed is fading and…
Higher Education Strategy Blog
Blog
The top challenges for Canadian postsecondary leaders—and how to overcome them
Discover three themes presidents raised in our listening tour with Canadian postsecondary institutions.
Higher Education Strategy Blog