Skip navigation
Resource Center

Federal Policy Navigation Suite for Education Leaders

A unique combination of resources and services to help education leaders make informed decisions in today’s political landscape

Educational leadership is now akin to walking a tightrope. Institutional responses to policy, political agendas, and cultural flashpoints could affect enrollment, funding, and reputation for years to come. However, allowing anxiety over every possible risk to dominate cabinet discussions will lead to decision paralysis and prevent schools from advancing their own strategic priorities.

EAB’s new Federal Policy Navigation Suite will help senior leaders make informed strategic decisions on the issues that need attention and minimize distracting debate about scenarios that are unlikely to come to pass.

  • “”

    Survey: How are you responding to funding threats?

    Complete our 10-minute survey designed to gather insight into how higher education institutions are responding to federal funding threats.

     

    Take the Survey

Federal policy primers

  • “”

    Financial Aid Primer

    Explore key considerations for how federal shifts will change the financial aid landscape, student aid programs, and tuition affordability.

     

    Read Now

  • “”

    K-12 Policy Primer

    Understand how policy shifts will impact K-12 school districts in terms of DEI, undocumented students and families, and federal funding.

     

    Read Now

  • “”

    Research Enterprise Primer

    Discover how recent legislation will affect research funding, Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs, and international faculty and staff.

     

    Read Now

  • “”

    DEI and Civil Rights Primer

    Learn what federal policy changes mean for DEI efforts, underrepresented students, gender identity protections, free speech, and Title IX.

     

    Read Now

  • “”

    Immigration and International Enrollment Primer

    Unpack what’s changed for undocumented students, international students and staff, and federal compliance.

     

    Read Now

Want more guidance? Watch our on-demand webinar to hear how to prepare for policy shifts, manage risk, and build institutional resilience in an unpredictable policy environment.

More insights

Podcast

How Will Federal Cuts Impact Grant Strategies?

Experts discuss what is known and what may lie ahead regarding federal funding for research grants.
Blog

4 proactive strategies for higher ed leaders to move from anxiety to agency in today’s policy landscape

Discover four strategies university leaders can implement today to alleviate stress, sustain morale, and position their institution for…
Higher Education Strategy Blog
Podcast

Is This the End of DEI?

Experts discuss the recent “Dear Colleague” letter directing schools to end all diversity initiatives and share their insights…

Expert-led services

Additional services for Strategic Advisory Services, Higher Education Strategy Forum, and District Leadership Forum partners:

  • “”

    Scenario Planning Exercises

    • Prepare strategic options for disruptive scenarios
    • Identify easily overlooked strategic opportunities
  • “”

    Peer Position Pulse Checks

    • Monitor positions and intentions of peer institutions
    • Inform strategic decisions about where to align or differentiate

Related resources

Research Report

Addressing Free Speech and Student Activism on Campus

EAB outlines five recommendations to assist university leaders in their preparation for the 2024 election and beyond.
Strategic Advisory Services
Tool

Flashpoints Communications Playbook

Access tools to help colleges and universities strengthen external and internal communications before, during, and after a campus…
Strategic Advisory Services
Tool

Free Speech Policy Audit

This free speech policy audit outlines three steps to audit your higher ed institution's current policy and awareness-building…
Strategic Advisory Services