New Presidents Intensive Alumni: Leadership Resource Hub
Welcome to the New Presidents Intensive (NPI) Alumni Hub, a dedicated space for past participants of EAB’s NPI program to continue learning, connecting, and leveraging key resources as they lead their institutions. Since its launch in 2020, NPI has built a dynamic community of over 200+ presidents, providing a trusted network of peers navigating similar challenges in higher education.
As an NPI alumnus, you have access to:
- Exclusive Resources – Stay informed with updated research, tools, and best practices to support your presidency.
- Continued Learning – Revisit key session materials and explore new insights on emerging topics, from enrollment pressures to AI in higher education.
- Peer Connections – Engage with fellow NPI alumni to exchange ideas, share strategies, and strengthen your leadership network.
Your time in NPI was just the beginning—this hub ensures that the support, insights, and collaboration continue well beyond the program. We’re thrilled to keep this community growing and look forward to supporting you throughout your presidency.
Presidential Resources from NPI 2025
In-Person Session
Day One Sessions
Reckoning with Relevance: Unpacking the Crisis of Public Confidence in Higher Ed
Presenter: Sally Amoruso, Chief Partner Officer
Navigating the Changing Policy Landscape
Presenter: Ben Court, Senior Director, Research Growth Strategy
Dynamic Strategy & Differentiating the Student Value Proposition: Embedding Rigor, Agility, and Accountability into Institutional Strategy and Mapping Institutional Strengths to Student Benefits
Presenter: Colin Koproske, Managing Director, Research Development
Day Two Sessions
Implications of AI for Higher Ed and the Future of Work: Key Opportunities for University Leadership
Presenter: Dr. David Attis, Managing Director, Research Advisory Services
Special Presidential Panel: Lessons in Bold Leadership
Special Guest Presidents:
- Dr. Gordon Gee, President-Emeritus – West Virginia University, Ohio State University, Vanderbilt University, Brown University, University of Colorado
- Dr. Chris Howard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Arizona State University (President-Emeritus, Hampden-Sydney College, Robert Morris University)
- Dr. Rachelle Keck, President, Grand View University (President-Emerita, Briar Cliff University)
The President as Fundraiser-In-Chief: Emerging Trends and Best Practices in Advancement
Presenters: Mark Shreve, Managing Director, Partner Development and Dr. David Vuletich, Managing Director, Research Advisory Services
Shared Governance 2.0: Building Trust and Campuswide Engagement Around Critical Decisions
Presenter: Colin Koproske, Managing Director, Research Development
Virtual Sessions
Blueprint for Growth
A Deep Dive into Enrollment Trends—Undergraduate, Professional, and Graduate
Presenters: Megan Adams, Managing Director, Research Growth Strategy, and Ian Watt, Executive Director, Partner Success, Enroll360
Special Guest Presidents: Dr. Andrew Hsu, President, College of Charleston & Dr. Kevin Ross, President, Lynn University
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Rethinking Student Success
Moving the Dial on Retention, Persistence, Graduation and Career Outcomes
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Latino, Senior Director, Research Advisory Services
Special Guest Presidents: Dr. Cathy Sandeen, President, California State University East Bay (Chancellor-Emerita, University of Alaska Anchorage and University of Wisconsin Colleges and Extension)
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Critical Considerations for Achieving Financial Sustainability and Resilience
Hardwiring Academic and Administrative Efficiency
Presenter: Dr. David Vuletich, Managing Director, Research Advisory Services
Special Guest President: Dr. Richard Helldobler, President, William Patterson University (Former Interim President, Northeastern Illinois University)
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The New World of College Athletics
What Every President Needs to Know (and Ask)
Presenter: Mary Frances Harris, Associate Director, Research, and Dr. Jennifer Latino, Senior Director, Research Advisory Services
Special Guest President: Dr. Brian Noland, President, East Tennessee State University
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Balancing Inclusivity, Free Speech, and Academic Freedom
Navigating Flashpoints and Policy Implications in the New Normal
Presenter: Sally Amoruso, Chief Partner Officer
Special Guest President: Jonathan Alger, J.D., President, American University (President-Emeritus, James Madison University)
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Resource Library – Slides and Recordings From Past NPIs
Strategy and Board Relations
Shared Governance 2.0: Building Trust and Campuswide Engagement Around Critical Decisions | NPI 2024 State of the Sector
Colin Koproske, Managing Director, Research | EAB
Dr. Lisa Freeman, President | Northern Illinois University
Critical Considerations for Achieving Financial Sustainability and Resilience: Hardwiring Academic and Administrative Efficiency | NPI 2024
Dr. David Vuletich, Research Advisory Services, Managing Director | EAB
President Gordon Gee, West Virginia University (President Emeritus – Ohio State University, Vanderbilt University, Brown University, University of Colorado)
Managing Board Relations Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Chopp & Dr. Peter Eckel | 2021 NPI
Dr. Rebecca Chopp, President Emerita, Colgate University, Swarthmore College, and the University of Denver
Dr. Peter Eckel, Senior Fellow, Penn GSE & Co-Director, Penn Project on University Governance
Strategy & Leadership in a Post-COVID World with NPI Class of 2020 Alumni
Managing Board Relations During Times of Dramatic Change | NPI 2022
Dr. Gordon Gee, President | West Virginia University (President-Emeritus – Ohio State University, Vanderbilt University, Brown University, University of Colorado)
Constructive Board Relations & Engagement | NPI 2023
Dr. Keith Whitfield, President | University of Nevada Las Vegas
Enrollment
Understanding “Generation P”: Implications for Enrollment, Student Success, Mental Health and Well-Being | NPI 2024
Michael Koppenheffer, Vice President, Enroll360 Marketing, Analytics and AI Strategy | EAB
Dr. Ed Venit, Managing Director, Strategic Research | EAB
Blueprint for Growth: A Deep Dive into Enrollment Trends—Undergraduate, Professional, and Graduate | NPI 2024
Savon Sampson, Senior Director, Strategic Research | EAB
Colin McGlynn, Senior Principal Strategic Leader, Enroll360 | EAB
Andrew Hsu, President | College of Charleston
Understanding Your Future Adult Learner and a Blueprint for Growth | NPI 2021
Amy Luitjens, Managing Director, Partner Success, Adult Learner Recruitment | EAB
Megan Adams, Managing Director, Research Growth Strategy | EAB
Blueprint for Growth | NPI 2023
Beth Donaldson, Managing Director, Consulting Services, Adult Learner Recruitment | EAB
Vashae Dixon, Senior Director, Research Advisory Services | EAB
Critical Insights About Undergraduate Enrollment | NPI 2023
Madeleine Rhyneer, Vice President of Consulting Services and Dean of Enrollment Management | EAB
Dr. Aminta Breaux, President | Bowie State University
Dr. Andrew Hsu, Chancellor | College of Charleston
Talent
The Talent Management Imperative: Moving Beyond the Great Resignation | NPI 2022
Khadish Franklin, Managing Director, Research Advisory Services | EAB
Advancement
State of Advancement Research: Five Key Trends in Higher Ed Fundraising | NPI 2024
Maria Vance, Senior Director, Strategic Research | EAB
Sylvia Burwell, Former President of American UniversityÂ
Courtney Sulrs, Former Vice President of University Advancement at American University
Advancement in a New Era – The State of the Industry in a Time of Transformation | NPI 2022
Mark Shreve, Managing Director, Partner Development | EAB
The President as Fundraiser-in-Chief | NPI 2023
Mark Shreve, Managing Director, Partner Development | EAB
Dr. Gordon Gee, President | West Virginia University (President-Emeritus – Ohio State University, Vanderbilt University, Brown University, University of Colorado)
Student Success
The Balancing Act of Free Speech, Safe Spaces, and Deplatforming: Depolarizing Campus Conversations, Navigating Flashpoints | NPI 2024
Khadish Franklin, Managing Director, Research Advisory Services | EAB
Suzanne Rivera, President | Macalester College
Student Success, Mental Health, and Wellbeing | NPI 2023
Dr. Ed Venit, Managing Director, Strategic Research | EAB
Jennifer Latino, Senior Director, Research Advisory Services | EAB
The Realities of Higher Ed’s DEIJ Mandate | NPI 2023
Khadish Franklin, Managing Director, Research Advisory Services | EAB
Elyn Artis, Managing Director, Moon Shot for Social & Economic Mobility | EAB
Dr. Sue Borrego, Chancellor | University of Michigan-Flint (Former Interim President of California State University Stanislaus in 2023)