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Higher education's business model is under threat from growing price sensitivity, demographic shifts, and increased competition. We can help campus leaders adapt, set strategy, and drive change in the new financial reality.
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The Five Levels of Financial Performance to Guide Proactive Planning in Higher Education
Use this infographic to determine your college's or university's cost management strategy based on five levels of financial…
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The Essential Guide to Cost Containment Strategies for Higher Education
Explore our best practice approach to cost savings and cost containment by pursuing thoughtful strategies to “bend the…
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Explore EAB research and tools to help higher ed leaders increase institutional efficiency, manage campus space, achieve growth…
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Transfer Portal Annual Calendar
Use the resources provided on this page to see activities that Transfer Portal partners are often focused on…
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Higher Ed’s Talent Imperative
This brief identifies multiple dimensions of talent strategy that higher ed leaders must invest in to become employers…
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Rapid Insight Annual Activity Calendar
Use these Rapid Insight resources as a guide for typical enrollment, reporting, student success, and fundraising processes, and…
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Why you should start planning for a multi-modal future campus today
We recently held a virtual event for college and university cabinets about the role of technology in achieving…
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Strategies to Support Remote Work Cost Savings in Higher Ed
Read the takeaways and then get started with our tools to create an infrastructure of policies and staffing…
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“Higher ed makes glaciers look speedy”: 6 insights from CBOs on financial resiliency
This blog outlines six takeaways from a discussion on fostering financial resiliency, each paired with teachings from EAB's…
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Consolidation in higher education on the rise? What campus leaders need to know.
Discover EAB survey findings on how institutions are addressing structural deficits, from M&A to consolidation in higher education.
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Getting down to business: A how-to guide for kickstarting administrative efficiency initiatives on campus
This blog outlines how college and university leaders can achieve administrative efficiency through process improvement and strategic reorganization.
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How to “Win” Your Next Budget Cycle
Experts share tips on communicating more effectively with your university’s Finance and Administration team and improving your budget…
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How to Make 2024 Your Best Fundraising Year Ever
Experts offer tips to boost your fundraising efforts.
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Will FAFSA Simplification Make Life Easier for Colleges and Applicants?
Experts discuss FAFSA simplification and offer advice to university leaders on how to communicate with students now about…
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Leveraging Program Analytics to Support Institutional Goals
Watch this on-demand webconference for a look at the APS Program Analytics feature and learn how the new…
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EAB Expert Insights: Designing a Hybrid Budget Model with John Workman
Watch our 2-minute video to learn how to create a budget model that best fits the financial needs…
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Higher Ed Data Strategy: Frustrations and Aspirations
Based on surveys of more than 300 college and university data leaders and users, we uncovered the obstacles…
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14 Metrics for Adaptive Course Planning
Despite completing the course planning process for every term each year, at most institutions, the course schedule is…
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The Four Risks of Legacy Tech Lock-In
Explore this infographic to learn more about the risks of legacy tech lock-in, and how EAB can support…