EAB New Executives Intensives
EAB's New Executives Intensives provide incoming presidents, provosts, and aspiring leaders with a structured curriculum, expert insights, and peer connections to accelerate their transition and leadership impact in higher education.
EAB’s New Executives Intensives are leadership programs designed to support recently appointed college and university presidents, provosts, and other senior leaders as they navigate the complexities of their new roles. Since launching in 2020, these intensives have served hundreds of executives, fostering a dynamic and engaged alumni community.
Each program offers a comprehensive, data-driven exploration of the most pressing challenges in higher education today, informed by EAB’s renowned research and expertise. Topics include navigating enrollment pressures, addressing academic and mental health challenges, fostering community in polarized times, and harnessing transformative technologies like AI.
These intensives go beyond traditional leadership training by creating a structured, cohort-based experience that connects new executives with seasoned experts and peers facing similar challenges. Participants gain strategic clarity, actionable insights, and a trusted network of colleagues to support their long-term success.
While there is no fee to participate, we ask for a commitment to attend at least four of the six sessions to preserve the cohort’s collaborative spirit and ensure the best experience for all.
Join us and become part of a supportive community of leaders shaping the future of higher education.
Intensives Offered
Expect to dedicate approximately two hours per week during the six-week intensive.
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New Presidents Intensive
Open to presidents and chancellors who are entering or recently entered their first appointment
Host: Sally Amoruso, Chief Partner Officer
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New Provosts Intensive
Open to provosts who are entering or recently entered their first appointment
Host: David Attis, Managing Director, Research Advisory Services
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Future Presidents Intensive
Open to executives interested in becoming a president in the near future. Note: Participants are nominated by colleagues and education leaders to join this event.
Hosts: Hersh Steinberg, Managing Principal, Office of the President
Susan Woda, Managing Principal, Office of the President
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New Enrollment Leaders Intensive
Open to heads and vice presidents of enrollment who are entering or recently entered their first appointment
Host: Ian Watt, Executive Director, Partner Success, Enroll360
Featured Past Guest Speakers
- Jon Alger, J.D., President | American University
- Candance Boeninger, Vice President for Enrollment Management | Ohio University
- Rebecca Chopp, Ph.D., President Emerita | Colgate University, Swarthmore College and University of Denver
- Lisa Freeman, Ph.D., President | Northern Illinois University
- Joffrey Gaymon, Ed.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management | Auburn University
- Gordon Gee, J.D., M.Ed., President | West Virginia University
- David Hood, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs | University of Minnesota Mankato
- Chris Howard, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Arizona State University & President-Emeritus | Robert Morris University and Hampden-Sydney University
- Andrew Hsu, Ph.D., Chancellor | College of Charleston
- Edward Lamm, Chief Admission & Strategic Enrollment Officer | College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s University
- Laurie McLary, Ph.D., Provost | Hollins University
- Suzanne Rivera, Ph.D., President | Macalester College
- Chris Roellke, Ph.D., President | Stetson University
- Kevin Ross, Ed.D., President | Lynn University
- Aswani Volety, Ph.D., Chancellor | University of North Carolina Wilmington
- Keith Whitfield, Ph.D., President | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Tynisha Willingham, Ph.D., Provost | Eastern Mennonite University
Intensive Agendas
2025 New Presidents Intensive Agenda
Virtual Welcome Session
Tuesday, June 17 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Welcome and Cohort Meet & Greet
In-Person Session
Monday, June 23 | EAB Headquarters, Washington, DC
12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Introductions
12:30 p.m.
EAB’s State of the Sector
Unpacking the Crisis of Public Confidence in Higher Ed
2:00 p.m.
Dynamic Strategy
Embedding Rigor, Agility, and Accountability into Institutional Strategy and Strategic Planning
3:00 p.m.
Differentiating the Student Value Proposition
Creating Compelling Relevance to Drive Student Choice
4:30 p.m.
Institutional Self-Assessment
5:00 p.m.
Dinner, Networking and Guided Table Discussions
Tuesday, June 24 | EAB Headquarters, Washington, DC
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Discussion for Research University Presidents
Key Strategies for Growing (and Sustaining) Research Funding
9:00 a.m.
Implications of AI for Higher Ed and the Future of Work
Five Key Opportunities for University Leadership
10:30 a.m.
Shared Governance 2.0
Five Key Opportunities for University Leadership
12:00 p.m.
(Working Lunch) The President as Fundraiser-In-Chief
Emerging Trends and Best Practices in Advancement
1:30 p.m.
Special Presidential Panel
Lessons in Bold Leadership
3:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Virtual Sessions
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Blueprint for Growth
A Deep Dive into Enrollment Trends—Undergraduate, Professional, and Graduate
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Rethinking Student Success
Implications for Enrollment, Student Success, Mental Health and Well-Being
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Critical Considerations for Achieving Financial Sustainability and Resilience
Hardwiring Academic and Administrative Efficiency
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The New World of College Athletics
What Every President Needs to Know (and Ask)
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Balancing Inclusivity, Free Speech, and Academic Freedom
Navigating Flashpoints and Policy Implications in the New Normal
2025 New Provosts Intensive Agenda
Virtual Welcome Session
Tuesday, June 25 | 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Introduction to the 2025 New Provosts Intensive
- Meet your fellow new provosts and your EAB cohort facilitators.
- Discuss the upcoming agenda for this year’s intensive.
In-Person Session
Monday, June 30 | EAB Headquarters, Washington, DC
12:30 p.m.
Lunch & Introductions
1:00 p.m.
EAB’s State of the Sector
Overview of the top trends shaping higher education, including questions about value, the impact of demographics and the declining college-going rate, budget challenges, and artificial intelligence.
3:00 p.m.
Provosts Panel
Hear from a panel of experienced provosts about lessons learned and best practices that will help you be successful. Q&A discussion with provosts from various backgrounds sharing about their candid experience in the role so far.
5:30 p.m.
Welcome Dinner & Networking
Tuesday, July 1 | EAB Headquarters, Washington, DC
9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:30 a.m.
Futures Thinking Workshop
As provost, you will be pulled into an endless cycle of urgent daily issues. But it’s also your responsibility to help faculty and staff pull up and see the big picture. This session will share some of the tools for facilitating future thinking in ways that will translate into concrete outcomes for your team.
12:45 p.m.
Adjournment
Virtual Sessions
Tuesday, July 10, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Thriving in Your First Year as Provost
- Share lessons from a survey of experienced provosts. What do they wish they had known in their first year? What advice do they have for someone starting out in the role?
- Discuss the most common mistakes that new provosts make and how to avoid them.
Tuesday, July 17, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Provost’s Role in Enrollment Management
- Whether enrollment reports directly to you or not, as provost your decisions will have a significant impact on enrollment.
- Review the top trends in undergraduate and graduate enrollment.
- Discuss what every provost should be asking their enrollment teams.
- Dive inside the minds of Gen Z (and their parents).
Tuesday, July 24, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Enrollment Evolved: Unlocking Growth in the Undergraduate, Graduate & Adult Learning Markets
- Understanding shifting market dynamics and the evolving needs of nontraditional students.
- Strategies to attract, retain, and engage graduate and adult learners in a competitive landscape.
- Leveraging labor market insights to inform program development and differentiation.
- Best practices for reaching prospective students, streamlining the enrollment process, and positioning programs for growth.
Tuesday, July 31, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Making Data-Informed Decisions
- Under increasing pressure to manage tight budgets, many provosts are coming up against growing faculty resistance. How can you use data to engage faculty in productive conversations about academic resources, curricular design, and the program portfolio?
- How are other universities redesigning budget models and reorganizing academic units to better align academic activity with mission?
Tuesday, August 7, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Navigating Flashpoints
- As provost you will be called upon to publicly engage on a range of complex and polarizing issues.
- What are the best ways to decide when and how to engage?
- How can you build and maintain trust with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other key stakeholders?
2025 Future Presidents Intensive Agenda
Virtual Sessions
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Welcome & Introduction | State of the Sector
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
President as Leader & Coach | Board Relations
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
President as Enrollment Strategist | Enrollment
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
President as Advocate | Student Experience
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
President as Institutional Storyteller | Advancement
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Search Firms Panel Discussion
In-Person Session
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
President as Visionary | Dynamic Strategy and Strategic Work
Immediately followed by dinner (5:30 p.m. Eastern Time)
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Discussion with New Presidents | Presidents Panel
2025 New Enrollment Leaders Intensive Agenda
In-Person Session
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Enrollment Leaders Panel
Facilitated Q&A discussion with two tenured Vice Presidents of Enrollment: Candace Boeninger from Ohio University, Joffery Gaymon from Auburn University, and Edward Lamm from College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s University.
10:00 a.m.
Key Trends in the Enrollment Landscape
12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Adjournment
Virtual Sessions
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Pricing & Financial Strategy
- How to Use Modeling and Analytics to Set Price and Monitor Results
- Making the Case for Net Tuition Revenue and an Investment Approach to Aid
- Explore the Benefits and Drawbacks to New Alternative Pricing Strategies
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Evaluating Your Team
- How Will Organizational Structure and Campus Culture Help or Hinder Your Efforts?
- Are the Right People on the Bus, and is the Bus Headed in the Right Direction?
- Promoting a Culture of Expectations, Responsibility and Accountability
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Managing the Enrollment Budget
- How to Calculate the ROI of Investments Essential to Recruiting New Students
- How to Make a Case for Additional Investments in Student Recruitment
- Weathering Resistance to Tough Budget Decisions
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Managing Your Institution’s ROI
- Measuring and Assessing ROI
- Using ROI framework to build your case and measure outcomes
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