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Webinar Recordings

Published
April 9, 2026

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Trends that Impact Higher Education Planning

Insights from SCUP’s Spring 2026 Trends in Higher Education Report

By: Nicholas Santilli, University of San Diego | Dr. Ashley Strong Green, Augusta University

Join Nicholas Santilli and Ashley Strong-Green for a dynamic conversation exploring the external forces shaping higher education in 2026. Drawing from SCUP’s Spring 2026 Trends for Higher Education report, they’ll offer their perspective on what these trends really mean for your institution—and how to act on them.
Abstract: Join Nicholas Santilli and Ashley Strong-Green for a dynamic conversation exploring the external forces shaping higher education in 2026. Drawing from SCUP’s Spring 2026 Trends for Higher Education report, they’ll offer their perspective on what these trends really mean for your institution—and how to act on them. You’ll gain more than a list of trends. This session brings fresh insights, real-world context, and practical takeaways that go beyond the report. Leverage what you learn to enhance your team’s strategic, scenario, and contingency planning—and stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly volatile landscape. What This Webinar Will Cover
  • Social trends impacting higher education in 2026
  • Technological trends impacting higher education in 2026
  • Economic trends impacting higher education in 2026
  • Environmental trends impacting higher education in 2026
  • Political trends impacting higher education in 2026

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    Trends for Higher Education

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    March 16, 2026

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    Trends Inside Higher Education | Spring 2026

    By: Apryl Motley, CAE

    What are key movements and trends within higher education? From agentic AI to restructuring initiatives, learn the forces and changes directly impacting higher education, now and in the future.
    Abstract: Integrated planning prepares your institution for change by ensuring its decisions are informed by realities in the external environment. What are key movements and trends within higher education? From agentic AI to restructuring initiatives, learn the forces and changes directly impacting higher education, now and in the future. This issue curates and summarizes 40–50 trends happening inside the world of higher education that could impact colleges and universities. Each trend includes a brief summary, a footnoted source, and discussion questions to help you analyze and act on the trend.

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    Planning for Higher Education Journal

    Published
    December 1, 2025

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    Coordinating Complexity

    Streamline Institutional Change Through Integrated Planning

    By: Will Miller, PhD, Danielle Farris, MS, Katelyn Nelson, BS, and Nicole Wallace, BS

    The authors replaced a costly, time-intensive model with a SharePoint-based system to transform sprawling processes into responsive systems for growth.

    From Volume 54 Number 1 | October–December 2025

    Abstract: With over 100 programs and 113 sites across 28 states and multiple countries, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University faced mounting complexity in managing institutional changes. Previously, each change we made required meetings with up to 30 participants from more than 20 offices, including Financial Aid, Facilities, Academic Affairs, IT, and Site Management. Through integrated planning, we replaced that costly, time-intensive model with a SharePoint- based system for asynchronous collaboration. The shift fostered transparency, reduced delays, and empowered cross-functional alignment. The project exemplifies how intentional design and relationship-building can transform sprawling processes into coordinated, responsive systems prepared for institutional growth and change.

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    Trends for Higher Education

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    November 14, 2025

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    Trends for Higher Education | The Student Voices Edition

    This special issue of Trends describes student perspectives on four trends featured in recent issues of Trends for Higher Education: AI, personal finances, enrollment and attrition, and international students. Learn more about the opinions, reactions, and perspectives students have about these critical topics, preparing your institution to engage with your students in a more informed way.
    Abstract: Integrated planning leverages stakeholder insights and knowledge to make better, more informed decisions. No stakeholder is more important than our students, which is why we’re releasing a special issue of Trends focusing on their perspectives. This Trends for Higher Education: The Student Voices Edition describes student perspectives on four trends featured in recent issues of Trends for Higher Education. Campus Sonar, a social listening firm, collected data from social platforms like Reddit and X to analyze what students are saying about artificial intelligence, their personal finances, enrollment and attrition decisions, and international students. Learn more about the opinions, reactions, and perspectives students have about these critical issues, preparing your institution to engage with your students in a more informed way. Use this report to:
    • Inform your student stakeholder engagement strategies
    • Develop questions for student surveys and focus groups
    • Benchmark against findings from your student stakeholder engagement efforts
    • Add context to what you’ve learned about your students and their perspectives

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    Webinar Recordings

    Published
    September 17, 2025

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    Trends that Impact Higher Education Planning Fall 2025

    By: Jason Nicholas, Northern Michigan University | Tina Dee, Muskegon Community College

    Join Jason Nicholas and Tina Dee for a dynamic conversation exploring the external forces shaping higher education in 2025. Drawing from SCUP’s upcoming Trends Outside Higher Education | Fall 2025 report, they’ll offer their perspective on what these trends really mean for your institution—and how to act on them.
    Abstract: Join Jason Nicholas and Tina Dee for a dynamic conversation exploring the external forces shaping higher education in 2025. Drawing from SCUP’s upcoming Trends Outside Higher Education | Fall 2025 report (available September 15), they’ll offer their perspective on what these trends really mean for your institution—and how to act on them. You’ll gain more than a list of trends. This session brings fresh insights, real-world context, and practical takeaways that go beyond the report. Leverage what you learn to enhance your team’s strategic, scenario, and contingency planning—and stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly volatile landscape.

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    Trends for Higher Education

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    September 12, 2025

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    Trends Outside Higher Education | Fall 2025

    By: Apryl Motley, CAE

    How is the world outside your institution changing? From the growth of microschools to the decline of digital platforms and services, colleges and universities continue to face an environment that is uncertain and rapidly changing. Learn the key trends and movements that might impact your institution.
    Abstract: Integrated planning prepares your institution for change by ensuring its decisions are informed by realities in the external environment. How is the world outside your institution changing? From the growth of microschools to the decline of digital platforms and services, colleges and universities continue to face an environment that is uncertain and rapidly changing. Learn the key trends and movements that might impact your institution. This issue curates and summarizes 40–50 trends happening outside the world of higher education that could impact colleges and universities. Each trend includes a brief summary, a footnoted source, and discussion questions to help you analyze and act on the trend.

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    Planning for Higher Education Journal

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    August 18, 2025

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    Strategic Alignment for Degree Completion

    Leverage an Integrated Planning Approach to Improve Credit Momentum and Student Success

    By: Nicole DeCapua, EdD, Mildred Mihlon, PhD, and Tracy Louisse S. Chacon, MEd

    By coordinating cross-functional teams, employing real-time data, and strengthening communication systems, a university bolstered student retention and completion without requiring new funding or staff.

    From Volume 53 Number 4 | July–September 2025

    Abstract: This article presents how a small, resource-constrained university leveraged integrated institutional planning to launch a 30-credit completion strategy that significantly improved student momentum, graduation rates, and institutional planning culture. By coordinating cross-functional teams, employing real-time data, and strengthening communication systems, the university built a scalable and sustainable framework that bolstered student retention and completion without requiring new funding or staff. This case offers a roadmap for similarly situated institutions aiming to align credit accumulation initiatives with broader strategic goals to drive measurable student success outcomes.

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    Blog Post

    Published
    August 4, 2025

    The Campus Planner in a Time of Turmoil

    Your Role Is as Adviser, Not the Ultimate Decision-Maker

    By: Frederick W. Mayer, Campus Planner Emeritus, University of Michigan

    A founding member of SCUP shares some of his experiences and thoughts on how to deal with the challenges and turmoil facing higher education.

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    Conference Recordings

    Published
    July 22, 2025

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    Keynote | Minority-Serving Institutions as Leaders and Partners in a Changing Landscape

    By: Dr. Maenette Ah Nee-Benham, Chancellor, University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu | Mario K. Castillo, JD, Chancellor, Lone Star College System | Dr. Donzell Lee, President, Tougaloo College | Dr. Chris Gilmer, President, Heritage University and Chair, SCUP Board of Directors (Moderator)

    Underlining SCUP's mission-driven commitment to advancing social justice, this keynote panel of presidents and chancellors of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) brings decades of experience leading institutions that support historically underserved, yet high-achieving students.
    Abstract: Underlining SCUP's mission-driven commitment to advancing social justice, this keynote panel of presidents and chancellors of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) brings decades of experience leading institutions that support historically underserved, yet high-achieving students. Often underfunded compared to peer institutions that are not MSIs, these institutions provide academically rigorous, yet culturally affirming educational experiences for their students and serve as educational and cultural hubs in communities across the United States. This panel will explore the continuing relevance of MSIs in the current sociopolitical climate and how these institutions can more fully collaborate with each other and with the larger higher education and business sectors.

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    Planning for Higher Education Journal

    Published
    July 17, 2025

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    Co-Locate and Consolidate to Create Connected Campuses

    Grow in Place Rather Than Add More Space Where Students Will Succeed

    By: Elliot Felix, MArch

    You can share spaces, support services, staffing, and technology systems within your institution and with external partners. This reduces costs while improving outcomes such as retention, graduation, and career placement rates.

    From Volume 53 Number 3 | April–June 2025

    Abstract: Colleges and universities have a traditional way to meet new needs. When there is a new research initiative, degree program, or student support function, institutions add space. Despite good intentions, their siloed structures, poor strategic planning, and history of continuous expansion mean that institutions adapt by adding. The result: Campuses are overbuilt and underutilized. Instead of shared spaces and seamless, supportive experiences, we’re left with sprawling campuses and spiraling costs. With enrollments, research funding, and our climate all changing, it’s time for a new model and a new mantra: Grow in place rather than add more space.

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