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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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How Position Control Can Help Your Higher Ed Institution Reduce Labor Costs

This report provides an overview of how position control and vacancy review processes can reduce labor costs at…
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Aligning Institutional Budget Models to Strategic Goals

Learn three ways business executives should focus their redesign efforts to have the most impactful budget model that aligns to their…
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Cost Containment Playbook: 130+ Tactics for Immediate Cost Savings in Higher Ed

The cost containment playbook provides 131 tactics to consider implementing for cost savings in higher ed.
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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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Administration, Finance, and Operations Resource Center

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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"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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Is Your Institution on the Brink of Failure?

Experts discuss steps university leaders should take to assess their current financial health and chart the right path…
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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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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…