In this episode, we talk about strategic planning and the skills needed to traverse such a complex undertaking. Our guests include John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, and Chris Bradney, Director of Strategic Technology Initiatives at California State University-San Bernardino.
The U.S. Department of Justice released its long-anticipated proposed regulation outlining web accessibility requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. EDUCAUSE submitted comments to DOJ on October 3, 2023.
Federal Student Aid (FSA) has released a new version of its Student Aid Internet Gateway Agreement. The new version omits a NIST SP 800-171 compliance requirement, but FSA cites a provision of the agreement as the basis for its controlled unclassified information marking guidance regarding Federal Tax Information. FSA is urging institutions to sign the new agreement as soon as possible to avoid a delay in receiving 2024-25 FAFSA data from students and their families.
Hosts Cynthia and Jack talk with Celeste Schwartz, vice president for information technology and chief digital officer for Montgomery County Community College. She talks about her long career and the changes she has observed in higher education technology strategies over the years.
This article explores emerging higher education IT trends, how those trends may impact network infrastructure, and possible solutions for trends like artificial intelligence, big data, learning analytics, and more.
These ideas for practical actions can enable frontline managers to foster justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in their teams, organizations, and institutions, modeling good practices and enacting positive change from the bottom up.
Today's innovative technologies can help higher education institutions respond proactively to social and economic trends and create a better, more holistic student experience.
A sense of belonging is essential for a positive and productive workforce, and it can be eroded by experiences of discrimination, inflexible work environments, and unsupportive leadership.
This article presents two problems, a confession, and one clear solution for leaders who are grappling with how to properly assess learners in the age of AI.
Systems thinking and change strategies can be used to improve the overall functioning of a system. Because instructional designers typically use systems thinking to facilitate behavioral changes and improve institutional performance, they are uniquely positioned to be change agents at higher education institutions.
