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Webinar Recordings

Published
May 5, 2026

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A 21st Century Learning Environment

Recycling a Victorian Hospital

By: Eleanor Magennis, Glasgow School of Art | Damien Toner, The University of Edinburgh | James Nelmes, Bennetts Associates | Trevor Wills, University Design Forum

Join to hear about the aims of the University Design Forum and how to redesign a historical building into a modern learning environment.
Abstract: This event is a collaboration between SCUP and the University Design Forum.

Please join to hear about the aims of the University Design Forum which are similar to SCUP but also how to redesign a historical building into a modern learning environment.

The Edinburgh Futures Institute at the University of Edinburgh is a major investment for one of the world’s leading academic institutions. Having purchased the City’s Old Royal Infirmary, the University embarked on a nine-year project to bring the dilapidated, but much loved, Grade A Listed building back to life as a centre for interdisciplinary teaching and research. After a short introduction to the building, this session will explore the project vision, realisation and lessons learnt along the way.

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Published
April 30, 2026

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LEEDv5

An Introduction

By: Allison Wilson, Ayers Saint Gross | Thomas Lagarde, Ayers Saint Gross | Zoey Spangler, Ayers Saint Gross

This session explores how the newest rating system reframes sustainability around climate action, ecological restoration, and quality of life while raising the bar on decarbonization, electrification, resilience, embodied carbon, and transparency.
Abstract: This webinar is part of SCUP’s Sponsored Series and is presented in partnership with Ayers Saint Gross. Join us for an engaging introduction to LEEDv5 and what it means for the future of sustainable design. This session explores how the newest rating system reframes sustainability around climate action, ecological restoration, and quality of life while raising the bar on decarbonization, electrification, resilience, embodied carbon, and transparency. You’ll gain a clear overview of what’s changed across major credit categories, how performance metrics are shifting from cost-based to carbon- and outcomes-based measures, and what new expectations, like operational carbon neutrality for LEED Platinum, mean for your projects. Through real examples and practical discussion, we’ll unpack how LEEDv5 may impact scope, owner engagement, and team coordination so you can prepare your projects and partners with confidence.

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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.

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Trends for Higher Education

Published
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
March 13, 2026

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Can the ‘Iron Triangle’ Be Bent?

Institutions Attempt to Maintain Quality and Access While Freezing Tuition

By: Rich Michal, EdD

This article explores the implementation and sustainability of long-term (10+ years) tuition freezes at two large public flagship research universities: Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

From Volume 54 Number 2 | January–March 2026

Abstract: Amid declining public trust, demographic challenges, and mounting concerns about affordability, many institutions are asking whether the long-held “iron triangle” of higher education—where reducing cost inevitably diminishes quality and underrepresented student access—still holds true. This article draws on case studies of Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, which sustained decade-long tuition freezes. Their experiences reveal lessons in leadership, culture, process reengineering, financial positioning, and trade-offs that suggest the iron triangle can, in some cases, be bent.

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Blog Post

Published
March 2, 2026

Campus Futures

Eight Themes for Effective Campus Plans in an Era of Change

By: Khatereh Baharikhoob BArch, MUD, RPP, MCIP, OALA, CSLA

A SCUP Excellence Awards juror reflects on eight themes that have emerged from her ongoing work with higher education institutions that are redefining their campus planning priorities.

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Published
February 11, 2026

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Beyond Guesswork

Strategic Insights from the H2 2025 Space Utilization Index (SUI)

By: Nic Halverson, Occuspace | Linus Grasel, Occuspace | Enid Maran, Occuspace

Join Occuspace, the leader in higher ed occupancy intelligence, for an exclusive look at the data that defined the latter half of 2025. In this webinar, we will unpack key findings from our latest Space Utilization Index (SUI), analyzing H2 2025 trends across millions of square feet of academic and administrative space in North America.
Abstract: This webinar is part of SCUP’s Sponsored Series and is presented in partnership with Occuspace. As we navigate 2026, higher education institutions are moving beyond simple recovery and into an era of strategic optimization. With fiscal scrutiny tightening and student needs and enrollment evolving, the ability to align physical asset planning and management with actual usage is no longer just an advantage, it is a financial necessity. Join Occuspace, the leader in higher ed occupancy intelligence, for an exclusive look at the data that defined the latter half of 2025. In this webinar, we will unpack key findings from our latest Space Utilization Index (SUI), analyzing H2 2025 trends across millions of square feet of academic and administrative space in North America.

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Published
January 21, 2026

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No Man is an Island

Navigating the Changing Tides of Integrated Planning

By: Melissa Renner, South Texas College | Fernando Chapa, PhD, South Texas College

This session will describe how South Texas College restructured its integrated planning processes through the development of two planning bodies—which became instrumental in dismantling silos, aligning stakeholders, and amplifying diverse voices across multiple campuses.
Abstract: This session will describe how South Texas College (STC) restructured its integrated planning processes through the development of two planning bodies: the Institutional Leadership Council (ILC) and the Institutional Planning and Effectiveness Committee (IPEC). This restructuring was instrumental in dismantling silos, aligning stakeholders, and amplifying diverse voices across STC’s large service district and multiple campuses. Presenters will share lessons learned from the restructuring and demonstrate how to use both small-group (IPEC) and large-group (ILC) communication channels to balance inclusive communication with intentional, focused dialogue.

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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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