Federal Policy Navigation Suite for Education Leaders

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 is a federal policy resource center that 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.

Up-to-date insights on federal policy shifts

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  Policy Status Index

  Stay informed about major policy updates, implications, and implementation statuses. The index covers policies in five terrains: 1) immigration and international enrollment, 2) inclusion, belonging, and campus culture, 3) the research enterprise, 4) financial aid, and 5) accreditation and accountability.

   

  Explore Policy Statuses

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  Federal Policy Digests

  Every week, EAB experts compile a comprehensive overview of recent policy developments, highlighting key changes and their possible ramifications for higher education institutions. Check out our most recent analysis, plus our archive of past policy digests.

   

  Read the Digests

Expert-led services

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

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  Resilient Future Planning for Cabinets

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

   

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  Peer Position Pulse Checks

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

The latest on federal policy

Blog

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.…

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Blog

Responding to federal policy shocks: What we learned from nearly 50 higher ed institutions

EAB polled 50+ higher education leaders to gather a snapshot of early responses to four federal policy shocks.

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From Uncertainty to Strategy: How Colleges Can Prepare for Federal Policy Shifts

Watch our on-demand webinar to hear how to prepare for policy shifts, manage risk, and build institutional resilience…

Podcast

How Will Federal Cuts Impact Grant Strategies?

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

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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…

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Is This the End of DEI?

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

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