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A framework that helps you develop more effective planning processes.
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Discussions and resources around the unresolved pain points affecting planning in higher education—both emergent and ongoing.
Common Challenges
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- Planning Types
Planning Types
Focus Areas
-
A framework that helps you develop more effective planning processes.
- Challenges
Challenges
Discussions and resources around the unresolved pain points affecting planning in higher education—both emergent and ongoing.
Common Challenges
- Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Featured Formats
Popular Topics
- Conferences & Programs
Conferences & Programs
Upcoming Events
- Community
Community
The SCUP community opens a whole world of integrated planning resources, connections, and expertise.
Get Connected
Give Back
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Access a world of integrated planning resources, connections, and expertise-become a member!
Funding Uncertainty
The terms agreed upon. The new program announced. The budget approved. And then … everything changes.
When college or university funding gets cut or seems to evaporate, our first action is reaction. Austerity. Cut costs. Stop new initiatives. Do more with less. But for higher education, changes in funding can be opportunities … if you’re doing integrated planning. If you’re looking to the future, thinking strategically, and crossing boundaries, a change in funding doesn’t mean you stop doing. It means you start doing something else.
FEATURED RESOURCEPLANNING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION JOURNAL
An Analysis of Closed Colleges and UniversitiesWhen a college or university closes, experts and pundits will cite any number of reasons why. But what does the data say? Ensure your institution doesn’t meet the same fate by learning the internal and external factors—enrollment, management, demographics, etc.—that recently closed colleges and universities have in common.
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Planning Institute Workshop Series
SCUP’s PI workshop series will help you and your team no matter where you are in the planning process. Learn more about the PI.Integrated Planning Coaching
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Conference Recordings
Addressing the Financial Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join us to discuss short-term, medium-term, and long-term approaches to retrenchment and find out which solutions can most benefit your institution in this time of financial uncertainty.Planning for Higher Education Journal
An Analysis of Closed Colleges and Universities
If administrators can identify warning signs early, it is hoped that they will be able to take informed and beneficial action to save their institution.Planning for Higher Education Journal
Planners as Sensemakers and Sensegiver
Within the context of austerity, the future role of planning offices is uncertain.Planning for Higher Education Journal
Understanding the Effects of State Oversight and Fiscal Policy on University Revenues
This article outlines the ways in which increased state oversight and restrictive state fiscal policies have affected public four-year college and university revenue structures, highlights how these policies introduce new considerations for institutional financial planners, and outlines some possible institutional responses.Planning for Higher Education Journal
Five Recession-Driven Strategies for Planning and Managing Campus Facilities
Facing significant fiscal challenges, colleges and universities are pursuing creative and innovative facilities planning and management strategies.RELATED PLANNING TYPES
Resource PlanningStrategic PlanningCampus PlanningAcademic PlanningInstitutional Effectiveness PlanningInformation Technology PlanningDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion PlanningStrategic Enrollment Management PlanningStudent Affairs PlanningSustainability PlanningHave content you’d like to share?Contact:Sadie WutkaSenior Director, Content and Learningsadie.wutka@scup.org
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