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What industry leaders want you to know about the trends shaping today’s higher ed landscape

A panel of industry experts shares their thoughts on the ongoing national dialogue challenging the traditional role of…
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"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…
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How to craft an AI acceptable use policy to protect your campus today

Create a generative AI acceptable use policy to educate your campus about AI tools and establish terms of…
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Use this tried-and-true framework to navigate today’s political fault lines

Today’s flashpoints require a new approach that allows leaders to reduce flashpoints’ impact on students and institutional strategic…
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    EAB has launched a research initiative to support higher education leaders in their efforts toward institutional reckoning and racial healing. Our early conversations have revealed important lessons for institutions considering this work. Here are three that campus leaders should keep in mind along the way.

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    To help college and university leaders better understand the concept of digital transformation—and learn how other institutions are tackling their biggest student success challenges—our experts compiled a list of thought leaders to read, listen to, and follow today.

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    On May 11th, the US Department of Education (ED) published their long-awaited funding allocations and guidance around the $39.6B allocated to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) in the American Rescue Plan. ED’s new guidance builds upon their March 19th updated interpretation for HEERF II uses and lost revenue reimbursement.

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  • How rising higher education leaders are tackling their pressing campus challenges

    The 18 fellows in the 2020 Rising Higher Education Leaders Fellowship cohort tackled a wide range of issues in their capstone projects, reflecting the diversity of institutions and professional experiences of the participants. Several fellows deeply examined student success at their institutions, specifically focusing on equity issues. Others made recommendations for improving campus sustainability, building stronger online programs, and adjusting graduate tuition rates.

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  • Strategic academic change: planning with purpose

    In terms of higher education at large, if our campuses are aligning our academic programs with institutional values and goals, then our graduates will be equipped for 21st century citizenship. Additionally, the concepts of knowledge sharing and evidence-based academic planning will allow for targeted resource investment in the academic experience with the end goal being an enhanced overall value of the degree.

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  • Moving the university’s transformational plan into action

    While the evolution of strategic planning has continued, so too has the lack of strategic execution. Two primary reasons why strategic plans fail are an organization’s lack of commitment and vision or failure to identify and measure appropriate metrics of success.

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  • 4 lessons for higher ed chiefs of staff in improving government relations and partnerships

    To discuss this changing role and offer a look at one chief of staff’s practitioner experience, EAB hosted a working session on “The Chief of Staff’s Role in Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships” featuring an interview and Q&A with Ryan DeBoef, Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President for Governmental Relations at Missouri State University.

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  • 7 hallmarks of an anti-racist education institution

    Learn about each of the seven hallmarks of an anti-racist institution through the lives of four BIPOC community members in this blog.

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  • Impact of Biden’s “Made in All of America” plan on higher education economic recovery and development efforts

    One of President-elect Biden’s most prominent campaign platforms was his “Made in All of America” plan—an economic plan that restores the emphasis on manufacturing while better incorporating new high-tech and advanced processes...Within each line of effort is a signal of opportunity for higher education institutions to better position themselves to receive federal funding. But to achieve this, institutions will have to rethink, sharpen, and execute on their economic recovery and development efforts.

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