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SCUP Research

Validating Integrated Planning Practices for Higher Education

SCUP Research examines emerging and persistent challenges in integrated planning for higher education institutions. Our goal is to advance your integrated planning efforts by identifying best practices and solutions that help cultivate robust planning cultures on campus. Through validating the integrated planning approach, our research enhances organizational resilience and fosters a culture of planning across colleges and universities.

Current Research Initiative

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Higher Education

SCUP and Campus Sonar studied online conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in higher education. We analyzed how students and others discuss DEIB, tracked how these discussions have changed, and found ways colleges can use these insights to improve.

This study was launched in October 2023. Come back soon for more information!

Impact of SCUP Research

Established in 2023, our research area is an emerging initiative focused on the long-term impact of integrated planning on institutional resilience in higher education.

As we progress, our research explores critical challenges, informing strategies in areas such as:

  • Examining the relevance and value proposition of higher education in relation to civic engagement, workforce development, and economic growth.
  • Enhancing institutional resilience to navigate the evolving higher education landscape.
  • Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for an equitable and inclusive educational environment.

Through our strategic plan commitments, SCUP Research aims to:

  • Facilitate knowledge sharing within the higher education community, bridging theory and practice.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement in planning practices among the SCUP community.
  • Demonstrate the effectiveness and real-world applications of integrated planning practices.

Join us on this journey as we shape the future of higher education planning through influential research and thought leadership.