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[Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/barriers-to-implementation-of-best-practices) [![](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/Budgeting%20and%20Funding%20Higher%20Ed%20COVID-19.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/higher-ed-resource-allocation-during-and-after-covid-19) Apr 21, 2020, 10:00:00 AM ### [Proactive Approaches to Resource Allocation During and After COVID-19](https://blog.spol.com/higher-ed-resource-allocation-during-and-after-covid-19) Pivoting resources to respond to change, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is essential for today’s higher education institutions. Not only must your ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/higher-ed-resource-allocation-during-and-after-covid-19) [![Business Continuity Higher Education COVID-19](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/Business%20Continuity%20in%20Higher%20Ed%20COVID-19.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/higher-education-business-continuity-during-covid-19) Apr 14, 2020, 11:42:13 AM ### [Higher Education: Maintaining Business Continuity During COVID-19](https://blog.spol.com/higher-education-business-continuity-during-covid-19) The COVID-19 pandemic has palpably reshaped lives and businesses. Higher education, in particular, has found itself pivoting rapidly to ensure ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/higher-education-business-continuity-during-covid-19) [![rawpixel-701117-unsplash tinypng](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/elements%20of%20a%20strategic%20plan.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/top-six-elements-higher-ed-strategic-planning) Jan 7, 2019, 3:25:17 PM ### [Top Six Elements of a Strategic Plan](https://blog.spol.com/top-six-elements-higher-ed-strategic-planning) Developing or updating a strategic plan for an institution of higher education is a substantial endeavor. Engaging colleagues in committee and ... 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