Strategy

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.

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…

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.

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…

NCAA Divisional Reclassification

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

Evaluate Your Change Management Approach

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

Responsive Research Library

Browse our library of custom research projects developed in direct response to partner questions on strategy and differentiation,…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Campus 2035

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

Campus 2035

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

The six attributes of agile institutions

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