Authors, leaders, and community influencers talk in-depth about the complexities of higher education technology. Hosted by John O’Brien, President and CEO, EDUCAUSE. If you're short on time, watch very brief video excerpts from these conversations at EDUCAUSE Talks Tech.
John O’Brien talks with David Lassner, the retiring president of the University of Hawaii system and former CIO. Lassner reflects on his unexpected journey from a technology role to university president, emphasizing the importance of understanding the entire organization and being an authentic leader.
John O'Brien talks with Karen Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream, about using to data to improve student success in community colleges. They also discuss the role of technology in transforming student outcomes, address resource limitations, and explore the potential for collaboration.
John O'Brien talks with two former members of the EDUCAUSE Young Professionals Advisory Committee about their perspectives on building a career in higher education technology.
Joe Potchanant, Director of the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Program, talks about new directions for the program, his background, and his ideas about how institutions of all types can best meet the challenges around keeping data safe.
CASE President and CEO Sue Cunningham discusses the impact of technology on alumni relations and the shift toward meeting people where they are, which is increasingly online. She also talks about her new book Global Exchange: Dialogues to Advance Education.
Kyle Shachmut, assistant director for Digital Accessibility Services at Harvard University, shares advice on digital accessibility strategies, and talks about his own journey promoting equitable access.
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Jill Dunlap and Alexa Wesley, research directors from NASPA, about their findings from a content analysis of racial justice statements made in the spring and summer of 2020.
John O'Brien welcomes two of the 2022 Top 10 IT Issues panelists to discuss the list: Bella Abrams, Director of IT for the University of Sheffield, and Phil Ventimiglia, Chief Innovation Officer for the Georgia State University.
John O'Brien talks with Astrid S. Tuminez, President of Utah Valley University, about prioritizing digital transformation on her campus. Originally recorded on July 28, 2021.
John O'Brien talks with three IT leaders working with data and analytics to develop a more fair and equitable journey for students.
