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In this pivotal moment for higher education, universities need a bold strategic vision to thrive. EAB can help you forecast the future of your institution, create strategic roadmaps, and understand the organizational implications of change.
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Federal Policy Primer and Discussion Guide: DEI and Civil Rights

Learn what federal policy changes mean for higher ed regarding DEI efforts, gender identity protections, free speech, Title…
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Federal Policy Primer and Discussion Guide: Immigration and International Enrollment

Our federal policy primer helps higher education leaders unpack what's changed in regards to immigration and international enrollment.
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Federal Policy Resource Hub for Higher Education Leaders

Explore real-time federal policy updates, expert analysis, and practical guidance available in one centralized resource for higher ed…
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NCAA Divisional Reclassification

This report will help higher ed leaders assess whether NCAA divisional reclassification is a strategic move and, if…
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Evaluate Your Change Management Approach

Explore the nine underlying guideposts that distinguish how effective leaders drive meaningful change across their institutions.
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Responsive Research Library

Browse our library of custom research projects developed in direct response to partner questions on strategy and differentiation,…
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Models and Organizational Design for Faculty Development and Advancement 

Discover peer models for faculty development centers, including staffing structures, reporting relationships, service portfolios, and coordination with faculty…
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Taxonomy and Considerations for a Satellite Location

This report shares satellite location models, partnership strategies, staffing considerations, and site selection factors for institutions evaluating new…
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A more sustainable approach to transformational giving

Learn how universities can grow transformational giving by expanding prospect pipelines, accelerating donor engagement, and building fundraising capacity.
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How new deans build momentum in the first year 

New deans face urgent decisions fast. Explore 5 first-year priorities to build trust, manage change, review programs, and…
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Higher ed isn’t ready for AI-scale cyberattacks

Learn why cyber incidents can no longer be treated as IT issues alone—and how colleges and universities can…
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State of the Sector: What’s Next for Higher Ed

Experts discuss EAB’s 2026 State of the Sector research, highlighting four major fronts of upheaval, and outline the…
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Debt-Free Degrees? Early Results from the UCA Commitment

University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis returns to the podcast to share results and lessons learned from…
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The Rise of the Chief Online Learning Officer

The authors of “The Chief Online Learning Officers’ Guidebook” discuss how COLOs are redefining digital strategy and leadership…
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How Chiefs of Staff Get Smarter, Faster with EAB

Discover how Chiefs of Staff used cross-functional expertise to get smart quickly on unfamiliar topics and enhance what…
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How Four Higher Ed Leaders Partner With EAB to Plan for What's Next

From building new programs from scratch to aligning leadership teams around a shared mission, hear from four leaders…
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Why Presidents Consider EAB an Essential Partner for Their Institutions

Hear from four presidents and chancellors about how EAB's holistic approach supports everyone from the cabinet to middle…
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Campus 2035

View this global infographic to learn how seven campus spaces will change over the next decade due to…
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Campus 2035

View this infographic to learn how seven campus spaces will change over the next decade due to trends…
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The six attributes of agile institutions

This infographic identifies six attributes of agile higher education institutions and the core capabilities that distinguish them.
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