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4 higher ed alternative revenue ideas that won’t deliver—and what actually will

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  • 7 things higher ed leaders should know about HEERF III

    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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  • 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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  • What the Biden administration and a Democratic Congress could mean for higher ed

    With so much at stake, education leaders want to know what to expect from the Federal Government over the next two years. To help leaders prepare for the Biden administration, EAB assessed the likeliness and impact of its potential higher education policy proposals below. Following this analysis, we also offered some advice for leaders to bear in mind across the coming weeks.

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  • Beyond a symbolic gesture: How to ensure your institution's CDO can drive transformative change

    Having a chief diversity officer, or CDO won’t be enough to create meaningful change—institutions must ensure their CDO role is well thought out, and that the individual filling the role is empowered to build relationships and drive progress on initiatives.

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  • 3 strategies for retaining a diverse staff workforce

    Retaining a diverse faculty is top-of-mind for institutions, but retaining a diverse staff is just as important and can be just as challenging. Read three strategies university and department leaders can use to support staff retention.

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