Higher Education Crises and Flashpoints Resource Center
This resource center will be free to access for the month of November as part of EAB’s efforts to highlight our research on campus flashpoints. To learn more about how we work with higher ed leaders on their toughest challenges, check out Strategic Advisory Services.
Flashpoints at universities are increasing in both frequency and intensity. Most universities have experienced at least one flashpoint in the past year that brought everyday work at their institution to a screeching halt.
What is a flashpoint?
A “flashpoint” is a climate-related incident or event that causes disturbances in the community or media, including heightened levels of activism, media and public scrutiny, and reputational damage. Flashpoint topics can include, but are not limited to, on-campus incidents, alumni controversies, social movements, and widespread political and economic events.
To support our partners EAB has assembled the below resource center that brings together our best-practice research, tools, strategies, and resources for higher education leaders as they navigate each stage of the flashpoint lifecycle:
Bolstering flashpoint preparedness
This section of resources is dedicated specifically to helping university leaders prepare for flashpoints.
Addressing Free Speech and Student Activism on Campus
University Flashpoint Risk Register
Flashpoint Tabletop Case Study Compendium
Are You Ready for More Campus Protests?
Your guide to defining staff involvement with student activists
Free Speech Policy Audit
BIT/CARE Team Assessment
4 tips to improve your college's behavioral intervention team
Addressing Campus Climate Flashpoints
Managing emerging and current flashpoints
Flashpoints Communications Playbook
Use this tried-and-true framework to navigate today’s political fault lines
Controversial Events Template
Flashpoint Statement Checklist
How flashpoint response impacts faculty wellbeing
Debriefing a flashpoint
