https://er.educause.edu/rssLatest ERO Contenten{937718E9-A8DE-4BD7-8194-83B580E88B79}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/5/how-higher-education-is-responding-to-the-canvas-lms-incident-and-preparing-for-whats-nextA recent ransomware attack on Instructure's Canvas LMS has raised concerns across the higher education community about cybersecurity, data privacy, third-party risk, and institutional preparedness. More than 950 EDUCAUSE community members joined an EDUCAUSE QuickTalk webinar to discuss campus impacts, share questions, and explore how institutions are responding.Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{BF4B70DB-32C1-4101-91E7-6926BB63156A}https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2026/educause-quickpoll-results-higher-education-response-to-mythosAnthropic’s announcement that its AI model Mythos is able to find large numbers of cybersecurity vulnerabilities across a wide range of operating systems and applications has many concerned about the implications of the technology for higher education.Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{E99E9FD0-4539-4089-9131-CA879B8EBB77}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/how-higher-ed-can-innovate-on-ai-without-sacrificing-privacyRecorded live at the 2026 EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference, Sophie and Jenay talk with Ben Archer and Michael Tran Duff about frameworks for supporting innovation in higher education while protecting data privacy in the age of AI.Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{D5B47C35-0CDA-496C-B93D-73BA59251A62}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/5/expanding-oer-with-genaiGenerative artificial intelligence can expand the reach of open educational resources, but educators and institutions need a clear framework for licensing, disclosure, and responsible use.Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{E49D7F04-E8E9-43F8-9DC4-971045527BA0}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-rising-voices/2026/reimagining-onboarding-for-student-help-desk-teamsPurdue developed a structured onboarding program for student help desk employees. Their structured, collaborative onboarding programs are transforming student help desk roles. Through course-based training, mentorship, and real-world practice, student employees gain confidence and cross-campus awareness—leading to stronger IT support and better preparation for future careers.Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{72AF8A09-3EF6-4156-BA37-969D99AC8953}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/4/a-practical-samr--ai-framework-for-instructional-designThe SAMR + AI Matrix is a structured learning design tool that aligns the SAMR Model with Bloom's Taxonomy, mapping levels of technological use to cognitive demand to guide instructors in determining how artificial intelligence (AI) could impact student work. This matrix is operationalized through a five-step framework that helps instructors deliberately design for the presence of AI in learning experiences.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{74C3D78B-4897-41CD-AD8E-FEFC9A4BE55F}https://er.educause.edu/articles/sponsored/2026/5/the-leadership-moves-that-make-ai-adoption-workArtificial intelligence adoption in higher education succeeds when institutions invest in people before technology. Leadership alignment, tiered training, and peer sharing create the conditions for success.Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 Z{75D2C7DB-3F0E-4442-858B-55938DA9F305}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-and-the-integrative-cio/2026/what-campus-leaders-needs-to-know-about-ada-title-iiNew ADA Title II accessibility rules are pushing colleges and universities to rethink access, vendor accountability, and campus culture. This conversation offers practical guidance for reducing compliance risk while creating usable, welcoming systems for all stakeholders.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:52:28 Z{CD39BB03-433E-4A53-9A24-EDCAF86F4D47}https://er.educause.edu/articles/sponsored/2026/4/the-essential-infrastructure-no-one-is-planning-forCampus connectivity is shaping institutional outcomes. Why aren't higher education technology leaders planning it that way?Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{1FAE1700-FA61-411E-956A-5933AE019B21}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-exchange/teaching-and-learning-with-ai-three-prioritiesGenerative artificial intelligence is pushing teaching and learning away from a model centered on producing answers and academic artifacts and toward one that places greater weight on process, judgment, reflection, and applied thinking. In conversations with campus leaders, three priorities emerged.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{FDEF85FF-F869-4B42-ABD1-08A150D57326}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/4/hotline-cybersecurity-and-privacy-april-2026"Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy" tackles the philosophical, moral, strategic, and organizational quandaries related to higher education cybersecurity, privacy, and data. This month, Mike answers your questions about artificial intelligence–enabled cheating, risk tradeoffs, and audit fatigue.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{DBE2555F-3506-4762-86F0-D9522CEF1E27}https://er.educause.edu/articles/sponsored/2026/4/get-more-out-of-your-sis-3-questions-to-askIt's time to reset expectations for your SIS—not in terms of what it records but what it enables for students, faculty, and staff.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{79BB0BBE-942D-4738-BAC4-A81CAD28F1A5}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/beekeepers-space-stations-and-the-possible-future-of-higher-edSophie and Jenay are joined by Kathe Pelletier and Silvina Padilla to discuss potential futures of higher education and technology. They share insights from discussions facilitated by The 100 Year EdTech Project that consider what higher education, and the world, could look like in fifty years and the actions we can take now to build our preferred future.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{CCB7D741-DC71-4C94-A8AF-64496C94236E}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/4/white-house-unveils-national-ai-legislative-frameworkThe White House has proposed a national artificial intelligence framework that seeks to establish a uniform federal standard, prioritizing the preemption of state regulations while focusing on child safety, energy cost protections, and American technological competitiveness.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{412435A4-AA5E-475B-803D-C28D0AB89AA7}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/the-cni-interviews-podcast/2026/reflections-ahead-of-the-cni-2026-spring-meetingDan Cohen provides brief context for the upcoming Coalition for Networked Information Spring Meeting, touching on its broad themes, including ongoing conversations about artificial intelligence, and reflecting on the value of bringing together leaders from the research, library, and academic communities.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{F6FFF2B2-6348-482C-8CA0-04679C2D76C2}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/4/listening-to-skepticism-what-faculty-concerns-about-generative-ai-revealListening to faculty concerns about generative AI can help institutions respond with more clarity, precision, and trust.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{C22F279F-63D8-4B82-ADB6-88D74924AA04}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/4/building-ai-initiatives-with-bottom-up-championsDriven by a bottom-up partnership between the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and the Division of Digital Learning, the University of Central Florida established an evolving campus infrastructure of policies, training, and a national conference to guide the ethical and effective integration of generative AI into teaching and learning.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{6F523F46-44D1-4077-8230-BEFB53E77440}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/4/trump-administration-releases-cyber-strategyThe Trump administration has released a new cyber strategy outlining a more assertive federal approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing coordination, deterrence, and enforcement. The president also issued a companion executive order that elevates the federal response to cybercrime and fraud through stronger coordination of government efforts, private-sector partnerships, and expanded support for state and local governments.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{C5F1C378-C1CF-4154-A738-F4D259419474}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-rising-voices/2026/building-your-personal-brand-with-social-mediaPersonal branding starts with self-awareness, not self-promotion. In this episode, we discuss how social media can be a powerful amplifier of a young professional's authentic strengths. It is a space where they can evolve and grow their brand.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{EECDBA91-747F-457E-B903-57FE0D0D99DF}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/advancing-ai-literacy-a-faculty-course-refresh-institute-at-indiana-wesleyan-universityRedesigning learning experiences, not just adding tools, can build faculty confidence and develop students’ critical, ethical, and applied AI literacy.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{DC63A299-38E7-4A1D-A292-3686E4CE01B6}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/the-human-side-of-data-at-any-scaleSophie and Jenay talk with Nadeem Syed of Western Governor's University and Shannon Shank of California Institute of the Arts about how institutions of any size can consider foundational approaches to data for informed decision-making.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z{219A1838-A991-4261-AF2D-5B0CB76DE976}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/leaders-are-readers-q1-2026The suggested readings in this installment of the "Leaders Are Readers" series offer inspiration and ideas for becoming a more present, peaceful, and purposeful leader in 2026.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{4B45FB42-51A8-46AC-89DF-1D10105CCFA1}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/genai-and-creeping-cognitive-displacement-syndromeAs generative artificial intelligence use expands, colleges and universities need clearer ways to recognize when support becomes dependence and how to protect student agency, authorship, and judgment.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{335C91AF-E50F-4646-8472-CAC5CB6BFFF9}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/technology-for-student-and-faculty-freedomSophie and Jenay are joined by undergraduate student Freddy Ramirez, faculty and AI innovator Ayham Boucher, and researcher Kristen Gay to discuss the 2026 EDUCAUSE Students and Technology Report and its real‑world implications for students and faculty.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{D4786973-E72A-4A84-BCC9-224548392631}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/from-prompt-to-practice-a-framework-for-transparent-genai-use-in-higher-educationAs generative artificial intelligence reshapes instructional workflows at colleges and universities, a four-level transparency framework can help education developers calibrate documentation and disclosure practices to support ethical responsibility and maintain student trust.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{38915F1D-EF89-4EF7-BF63-337FDB666A0C}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-and-the-integrative-cio/2026/developing-the-next-generation-of-leadersHigher education leadership development is about intentionally cultivating people, not simply filling vacancies. By investing in mentorship, trust-building, and reflective engagement with younger generations, institutions can build the capacity needed to thrive over time.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{1EBA1A03-A415-499D-8D59-AFC275913AA9}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/creating-self-aware-teams-worth-the-effortThe three Ts of IT provide a practical framework for shifting organizations from siloed management to a capacity-building approach that results in high-functioning, collaborative teams.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{08B118F7-91BC-40DF-A389-B636BE19FCFD}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/cisa-announces-town-hall-meetings-on-circia-regulationsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has announced a series of virtual town hall meetings to seek additional input on proposed regulations under the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{CD2DB07F-7968-4547-9D4E-E6650E521CB4}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/hotline-cybersecurity-and-privacy-march-2026"Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy" tackles the philosophical, moral, strategic, and organizational quandaries related to higher education cybersecurity, privacy, and data. This month, Mike answers your questions about cybersecurity strategy, CMMC/CUI-compliant research computing and storage infrastructure, and the unchecked expansion of cybersecurity job responsibilities.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{758A33C9-314F-4541-A218-DC466D26DFE4}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/are-wearables-the-next-big-thing-in-higher-ed-techSophie and Jenay talk with a team from the University of Notre Dame about their research on using smart glasses to support accessibility in teaching and learning.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{BA3B8CC1-FA01-4853-9245-43721760C1F8}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/trump-signs-ai-executive-order-as-states-implement-ai-lawsIn December 2025, President Trump issued an executive order establishing a national artificial intelligence (AI) policy framework, challenging stricter state AI laws, and tying certain federal funding to state compliance.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z{AD9B1CD2-AB68-405F-9B36-3A5DE8E01557}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-rising-voices/2026/careers-grow-where-community-existsMany young professionals struggle to find their footing as they build their careers. This conversation explores how community, mentorship, and shared experiences within higher education technology create confidence, spark growth, and open unexpected opportunities for those seeking connection and meaningful professional pathways.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 Z{464E14AC-07AB-4890-87AF-7343D66D682D}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/the-penn-instructional-design-working-group-professional-learning-and-growth-for-id-professionalsAt the University of Pennsylvania, the Instructional Design Working Group is blending professional growth and peer connection to transform how instructional designers learn, lead, and support one another. Its success offers a practical model that other higher education institutions can adapt to strengthen their own instructional design communities.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 Z{C22A58B1-C31C-4D21-AA3D-8DDAA2639DBA}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/the-role-of-faculty-in-the-university-of-the-futureIn the age of AI, the true future of higher education lies not in replacing faculty but in freeing them to do what only humans can—build meaningful relationships, cultivate wisdom, and guide students through the ethical and intellectual challenges machines cannot navigate.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 Z{BD9F8A00-D32A-4196-B2DA-1457E297D153}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/3/smart-spending-inexpensive-strategies-for-it-professional-development-in-higher-educationBy adopting practical, cost-effective strategies, higher education IT leaders can support continuous learning and career development for staff, even during budget-constrained times.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 Z{9D3BA092-00E3-4ADD-804B-5F5588C5D50C}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-and-the-integrative-cio/2026/how-cios-plan-succession-in-a-time-of-changeHow should CIOs prepare their institutions and future leaders for rapid technological, cultural, and organizational change? This episode explores succession planning, leadership development, and evolving campus systems that are reshaping how higher education IT organizations build continuity.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 Z{264343B3-243E-46CC-8DDD-A57F3B3775A2}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/the-power-of-collaborative-cybersecuritySophie and Jenay talk with guests Justin Gatewood and Isaac Galvan about how higher education professionals can cultivate a shared sense of ownership over cybersecurity to improve cybersecurity culture and outcomes.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 Z{D930B29E-2193-4D2F-AD6E-BF7A79235D6B}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-exchange/3-ai-fears-in-higher-educationAcross campuses, conversations about artificial intelligence are sometimes being framed by unease rather than enthusiasm. Leaders, faculty and students are questioning how fast to move, what might break and who bears the risk.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:00 Z{E760F435-21D3-4DE1-97EE-7A2B843B3761}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/2/harnessing-data-taming-digital-sprawl-and-enabling-experiential-learning-for-student-successBy integrating work experiences into learning, transitioning from treating data as "exhaust" to "oxygen," and taming digital sprawl, higher education institutions can become better connected and more collaborative to drive student success.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 Z{101C4DBA-CEB6-440E-89CE-2D4D8136F045}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/2/ai-and-course-design-machines-can-help-but-only-humans-can-teachThe promise of artificial intelligence in higher education isn't to replace human work but to create space for the human interaction students value most.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:00 Z{9078DA51-D115-4A1F-8A4E-2A970130B9CF}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/2/reevaluating-the-mission-of-higher-education-meeting-our-cybersecurity-challenges-togetherAs the role of higher education evolves, cybersecurity approaches must adapt. By collaboratively reexamining the cross-functional ecosystem that supports cybersecurity, higher education leaders and cybersecurity professionals can better align risk, security, business, and technology efforts with institutional strategic goals.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:00 Z{B5C01BFF-2D23-4697-9012-F696CB374BDF}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/leading-change-through-fatigueSophie and Jenay talk with Tacy Holliday and Joseph Drasin about their research on identifying change fatigue in teams and their related EDUCAUSE Review article that explores key insights from that work.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 Z{C1A55763-B156-4D4D-AAA7-3AB9E275466C}https://er.educause.edu/articles/sponsored/2026/2/top-10-glba-pitfalls-in-higher-educationImplementing a Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act compliance program may seem overwhelming, but you can stay on the auditor's good side by showing progress.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 Z{4B8C80DA-6B0E-4223-BF82-865819BDEC19}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/2/the-case-for-embedded-digital-accessibilityInstitutions that integrate accessibility into their digital infrastructure are better positioned to meet legal requirements, enhance student experiences and outcomes, and expand their reach and competitiveness.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 Z{A2F234A1-7E94-4086-BE61-821F7A95B20E}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-rising-voices/2026/managing-ai-risk-and-returnArtificial Intelligence is reshaping higher education in complex and sometimes uneasy ways. This episode features a discussion of institutional risk, responsible adoption, workforce uncertainty, and how leaders can prepare campuses for an AI driven future.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 Z{BDE7DECC-8160-48F9-9B58-C492F046E3E2}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-exchange/5-lessons-from-the-first-chief-ai-officersColleges and universities have begun formalizing the chief AI officer role as they respond to the growing impact of generative artificial intelligence on teaching, research, and operations. Reflections from early incumbents point to five lessons about how AI leadership in higher education is taking shape.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 Z{D224FC42-1C41-4594-A8BE-369E20E7E135}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/1/how-asu-built-a-pair-of-tools-to-help-nontechnical-users-classify-and-secure-dataA team at Arizona State University developed two self-service tools to help staff, faculty, researchers, and student employees classify and store institutional data in compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements by guiding data classification and mapping results to approved storage options.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 Z{F122F951-5B82-4C9A-992C-CAA63C02D7B8}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/1/when-ai-meets-data-the-promise-and-the-pressure-of-bringing-ai-into-higher-education-systemsThe implications of AI for data governance and security don’t often grab the headlines, but the work of incorporating this technology into institutional culture is vital, complex, and illuminating.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 Z{E006B6C3-DE1C-4EB8-B7B7-21DC9280D2BE}https://er.educause.edu/articles/2026/1/hotline-cybersecurity-and-privacy--january-2026"Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy" tackles the philosophical, moral, strategic, and organizational quandaries related to higher education cybersecurity, privacy, and data. This month, Mike answers your questions about the nature of cybersecurity, the ethical foundations of policy decisions, and the organizational challenges of incident response.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 Z{C627BF76-F5A0-4F69-90DF-6B67B7D9A7B3}https://er.educause.edu/podcasts/educause-shop-talk/2026/strategic-annoyance-why-privacy-matters-for-higher-edTo mark 2026 Data Privacy Day, Sophie and Jenay talk with higher education Chief Privacy Officers Pegah Parsi and Tryphaena Hooper about building a privacy-forward culture, protecting and governing personal data, and understanding the autonomous nature of privacy.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:00 Z