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Professional and Academic Services Resource Hub

EAB provides in-depth research and services for university leaders to meet their most pressing challenges, from driving a world-class student experience to expanding global research partnerships. Explore the Professional and Academic Services Resource Hub for all the tools and insights you can access as part of your EAB partnership.

Five ways to get the most out of your EAB partnership:

  • Contact your institution’s Strategic Leader to discuss how your EAB partnership can support you and your team.
  • Browse our Research Curated for You, which includes in-depth studies and toolkits designed to help you implement changes on your campus.
  • Sign up for a partner service or audit—our team will assess current policies or practices and give you tailored recommendations.
  • Learn about our current research initiatives and how your institution can get involved.
  • Register for an event to hear the latest insights from our research and connect with other leaders from across the sector.

For comprehensive partners, check out more resources in our terrain hubs:

Research Curated for You

Click on each topic below to explore research studies, toolkits, and more.

Student Experience and Success

Campus Operations

Academic Portfolio Management

Institutional Strategy

Strategic Talent Management

Current Research Initiatives

EAB partners have the opportunity to take part in our ongoing research by connecting one-on-one with experts for research interviews, serving as best-practice case studies, and more. We invite you to participate (or nominate someone on your campus to participate) in our current research initiatives:
  • Recruiting Academics in the Face of Increased Out-of-Sector Competition

    -What factors hold the greatest weight when hiring an academic superstar (e.g., start-up funding, autonomy, spousal hire)?
    -How do institutions identify superstars and decide when to invest in hiring one?
    -How do leaders of academic divisions and VC/PVC work together to hire academic superstars?

     

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  • The Changing Landscape of Academic Advising/Personal Tutoring

    -How must advising models shift to meet changing student needs and expectations?
    -What are the core competencies of an effective advising model?
    -How can universities create meaningful career paths for advisors?

     

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Upcoming Events

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Roundtable

Unlocking the Power of People Analytics

Colleges and universities have been using student data to advance institutional goals around student success and retention and make smart investment decisions for years. Yet, few institutions have similarly tapped into their employee data to solve talent challenges, leading to wasted resources and missed opportunities.
Roundtable

Senior Leaders’ Roundtable Co-hosted with the University of York

We invite COOs, Registrars, Heads of Administration, and senior academic leaders from higher education institutions across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe to join EAB for an executive-level roundtable on 1-2 February at the University of York.
Webinar

The New Blueprint for Growth

EAB’s researchers have taken a deep dive into the past decade of data on program enrollments and degree conferrals.
Roundtable

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of AI in Higher Education

From reshaping curricula to hyper-personalizing student support services, AI's footprint in higher education is growing fast. What do senior leaders need to understand about this disruptive force? How will AI transform higher education?

Research and Insights

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Infographic

[International] Unlocking AI's Potential in Higher Education

Use this infographic to identify, develop, or acquire AI applications that best align with your institutional priorities.
Professional and Academic Services Forum
Video

Reckoning with Relevance: 2024 Higher Ed State of the Sector On-Demand Webinar

Watch EAB's on-demand webinar to learn about the six trends that are shaping the higher ed state of…
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Research Report

How to Build a Financially Sustainable Microcredential Portfolio

Discover four tactics to improve the financial viability of microcredential offerings as you build a financially sustainable microcredential…
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Infographic

5 No-Regrets Analyses to Recruit and Retain Top Talent

This infographic highlights five impactful analyses that HR teams should conduct to isolate pain points and better recruit…
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Research Report

3 Questions About Student Death and Institutional Readiness Presidents Should Ask Their VPSA Annually

This report outlines three questions to proactively clarify the president’s role and the institutional process in the event…
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How Colleges and Universities Can Navigate Student Death

Use the resources outlined in this research report to learn about common pitfalls as you navigate student death…
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Research Report

Overcoming Obstacles to Nursing Enrollment Growth

This report outlines insights from over a decade of nursing education research and explores the factors limiting program…
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Customized Talent Competitor Map

Use the Customized Talent Competitor Map to define and/or refine your institution’s distinct competitive set(s) for staff talent.
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Market-Credible Staff Compensation Playbook

EAB identified four imperatives for campus leaders to boost the market credibility of staff compensation and make the…
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How to avoid 3 common salary study mistakes in higher ed

To help campus and HR leaders get the most out of staff salary studies, EAB identified three common…
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Blog

LGBTQ+ students need our help

Learn four ways campus leaders can drive change and support LGBTQ+ students through intersectional mental health services.
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How to target higher ed salary investments to bolster recruitment and retention

We identified four types of higher ed salary investments that address talent challenges. Learn how each approach can…
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