This higher ed continuity planning guide will walk you through the basics of a continuity plan so you can get started planning for your department or institution. Continuity planning is the process of proactively thinking through how an institution prepares to respond to, and recover from, an adverse event. It also includes mitigating or removing risks before they occur. This higher ed continuity planning guide will walk you through the basics of a continuity plan so you can get started planning for your department or institution.