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Why you should probably (not) let ChatGPT write your next strategic plan

As a strategic planning facilitator, there are a few party tricks I like to use to kick off the brainstorming process. My new trick involves bringing a prepared strategic plan for their university to the first planning committee meeting. Most folks think it looks pretty good. But the catch is that I asked ChatGPT to write the plan.

The New School’s approach to a diverse and data-driven advancement team

Universities face unprecedented challenges that are forcing leaders to rethink department structures. Advancement is no exception. The New School shared how they are revamping their institution’s advancement systems – both operationally and culturally.

How AI can help you win the inbox attention game

Open. Archive. Delete. When it comes to email inboxes, these decisions are made in the blink of an eye. But what will grab high schoolers’ attention enough get your messages opened?

4 strategies to bridge the skills gap between community college and career

While a large majority of employers today look for candidates who have postsecondary education, the jump from college to career can still be confusing, daunting, and challenging for students—and community college students are no exception.

Student no-shows are on the rise in the U.K.: Here are 10 strategies on how to fight ‘summer melt’

To combat student no-shows, review these 'summer melt' strategies to hardwire a sense of belonging and keep students committed to enrolling.

“Higher ed makes glaciers look speedy”: 6 insights from CBOs on financial resiliency

This blog outlines six takeaways from a discussion on fostering financial resiliency, each paired with teachings from EAB's CBO roundtable.

What’s driving growth in adult learner revenues?

A major highlight of my past year has been relaunching our Organizational Benchmarking offering within Professional and Adult Education Advisory Services.

Three ways to connect students with financial support

To help reduce student “bounce,” our research identified three easy opportunities for warm handoffs, from advising to financial support.

The impact of the delayed FAFSA rollout on college retention