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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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Anchoring Institutional Strategy Around Economic Impact
Colleges and universities face growing pressure to evolve their strategies as external stakeholders—students, families, employers, legislators, and donors—demand clearer value and accountability.
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.
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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.
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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
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.
Partner Services
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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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Policy Status Index
Stay informed about the latest changes to federal policy that will affect higher education.
Strategic Advisory Services

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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…
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Interdisciplinary Program Starter Kit
The Interdisciplinary Program Starter Kit offers insights to help you achieve institutional and student-focused outcomes.
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Federal Policy Digests
EAB's federal policy digests provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments, highlighting key policy changes and their possible…
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Space Productivity Metrics Toolkit
This toolkit supports higher ed leaders in using data to optimize campus space productivity and utilization.
Strategic Advisory Services

Resource Center
College Athletics Strategy Resource Center
Explore resources to navigate changes in college athletics and maximize return on investment for athletics programs.
Strategic Advisory Services

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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

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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…
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Blogs
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3 strategies for leading your university through unprecedented change
Read this blog for strategies that help higher education leaders navigate institutional change and translate challenges into growth…
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Now is the time to rethink your multi-campus strategy
Learn why managing multiple campuses today requires far more than logistical coordination.
Higher Education Strategy Blog

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How is higher ed approaching DEI initiatives amid policy pressures?
Campus leaders shared how they're auditing their DEI initiatives in EAB interviews, a survey, and a listening session.…
Higher Education Strategy Blog