Strategic Advisory Services

Expert guidance and research to help higher education leaders implement change with confidence

Deep, Collective Education Expertise

2100+

education partners globally

8000+

peer-tested best practices in our research library

15000+

expert consultations and executive conversations with higher ed leaders every year

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Why EAB?

EAB is a dedicated partner who understands the opportunities and challenges facing higher education leadership teams. See how the leadership team at Mississippi State University is partnering with EAB’s Strategic Advisory Services to reimagine the future of their institution.

Trusted Advice for Your Greatest Challenges and Opportunities

Strategic Advisory Services puts a team of subject matter experts, researchers, and implementation resources at your disposal to help you through the most critical issues your team is facing. With 16+ years focused on education, 2,100+ higher education partners, and over 8,000+ research-backed best practices in our library, we help you confront your greatest challenges with confidence.

Unparalleled Breadth and Depth of Expertise

Our campus-wide research and advisory support helps you accelerate long-term initiatives while staying responsive to rapid landscape shifts. Work with us to drive impact in areas including:

Strategy and Strategic Planning
Administration, Finance, and Operations
Enrollment Management
People and Workplace Culture
Student Experience and Well-Being
Professional and Adult Education
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
IT Strategy
Advancement
Academic Planning
Economic and Social impact

Your Partner in Driving Results Across Campus

From facilitated board and cabinet retreats to on-campus briefings and working sessions with faculty and staff, we provide holistic support for every major group across campus. Save your team’s valuable time and expand their capacity with access to:

Role-Specific Executive Roundtables
Research and Best Practices
Implementation Collaboratives and Toolkits
On-Demand Expert Consultation
Benchmarking, Audits, and Diagnostics

Global Network of Education Leaders

Exclusive partner-only events bring together the experience, knowledge, and perspective of higher ed experts, administrators, and practitioners, as well as out-of-industry leaders from across the globe to deliver you the best ideas to take back to your institution.

IgnitED Annual Summit
Presidential Experience Lab
Executive Roundtables
New Executive Intensives
Rising Leaders Fellowship

Dedicated Support to Drive Impact and Accountability

Each of our partners works with a dedicated Strategic Leader who learns your organization and culture to steer your team to the right answers and resources. Our higher ed experts become an extension of your leadership team and expand the capacity of what you can accomplish.

Khadish O. Franklin

Managing Director

Specialties Academic Program Innovation, Student Success, Community Colleges, Student Retention and Success, Curriculum and Academics, Faculty Engagement, Equity

Carla Hickman

Vice President, Research

Specialties Academic Program Innovation, Growth Strategy, Market Research, Online Learning, Organization Change Management