Leaders are Readers Q3 2026
The suggested readings in this installment of the "Leaders Are Readers" series explore leadership as an ongoing practice through lessons about constraints, creativity, stewardship, trust, and human connection.
Reshaping Higher Education IT in the Age of AI: Enabling Institutional Transformation
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From Fear to Fluency: Helping Faculty Navigate AI
This episode explores how institutions are balancing innovation, governance, trust, privacy, and digital literacy while preparing learners for an AI-enabled future.
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From Search to Strategy: What Student AI Use Means for the Future of Academic Libraries
While many academic librarians worry that artificial intelligence (AI) may reduce student engagement, research suggests a different story: students are integrating AI into their research workflows while continuing to rely on libraries for trusted sources and deeper scholarly inquiry.
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EDUCAUSE Responds to CMMC Program Review
EDUCAUSE responded to a July 2026 Department of Defense (DoD) request for information on a task force review of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. EDUCAUSE emphasized that more flexible cybersecurity requirements would facilitate institutional compliance and called for greater institutional access to DoD compliance experts and resources.
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The Agentic Professor: Exploring GenAI-Supported Futures in Higher Education
The Agentic Professor is a construct that helps colleges and universities explore how scalable, long-term personalized instructional support could reshape teaching, assessment, and the role of faculty.
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The Growing Influence of Online Learning in Higher Ed
Sophie and Kristen talk with Melissa Vito and Bethany Simunich about the 2026 CHLOE Conversation Report Series and the growing influence of online learning in higher education.
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PROVIDED BY Cisco Systems | 2026 EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner
The Hidden Costs of Classroom Technology
Classroom technology investments can carry hidden costs related to integration, infrastructure, support, and life-cycle management. Evaluating total cost of ownership helps higher education institutions make more strategic purchasing decisions.
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Scaling Experiential Learning with AI: Texas A&M Collaborates with Dell Technologies
Texas A&M University designed and refined an AI-enabled learning environment that strengthens instruction, gives students more authentic practice, and offers a model for thoughtfully integrating AI into teaching and learning.
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Professional Development: From Training to Transformation
This episode examines professional development as more than skill building, arguing that the most impactful learning experiences are those that foster connection, community, and belonging.
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PROVIDED BY Carahsoft | 2026 EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner
6 Technology Opportunities Driving Higher Education Strategy
Colleges and universities face financial, enrollment, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and workforce pressures to reimagine and reengineer their operational processes. Strategic technology partnerships between and among institutions and vendors can turn these challenges into resilience and growth.
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