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The Agentic Professor: Exploring GenAI-Supported Futures in Higher Education

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 Z

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.

The Growing Influence of Online Learning in Higher Ed

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 Z

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.

The Hidden Costs of Classroom Technology

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 Z

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.

Scaling Experiential Learning with AI: Texas A&M Collaborates with Dell Technologies

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 Z

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.

Professional Development: From Training to Transformation

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:00:00 Z

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.

6 Technology Opportunities Driving Higher Education Strategy

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

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.

Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy | August 2026

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

"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 integrating security into business relationship management, preventing risk acceptance from becoming risk avoidance, and finding purpose in documentation.

Game On: Exploring the AI Arcade at Penn State

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

Higher education can strengthen students' artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and responsible AI use by creating low-stakes, hands-on learning spaces where students, faculty, and staff explore emerging AI tools through guided experimentation, collaboration, and reflection.

How to Break the Workforce Cycle of Reactivity in Higher Ed

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

Sophie talks with Liv Gjestvang, Nicole Muscanell, and Kristen Gay about the the latest EDUCAUSE workforce research and how higher education institutions can support teams amid a cycle of reactivity.

Building Career-Ready Students Through a CDW Internship at the University of Pittsburgh

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

An industry-sponsored internship helps address student workforce challenges, strengthens vendor collaboration, and prepares students for careers.

4 Ways Agentic AI Will Reshape Higher Ed Work

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

As people across higher education increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can plan and take action, they face new opportunities and challenges. This episode explores how agentic AI capabilities could reshape teaching, learning, research, institutional work, and decision-making.

EDUCAUSE Encourages Continued Improvement of FAR CUI Requirements

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

The Trump administration's revamp of the regulations governing federal contracts incorporates positive changes to the controlled unclassified information (CUI) provisions proposed under a prior rulemaking. EDUCAUSE comments on the currently proposed regulations, however, highlight the need for additional improvements.

Cybersecurity in the Public Interest: Inside Stanford’s Real-World Lab for Students

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

Programs that allow students to participate in cybersecurity activities benefit the students academically and professionally, and they improve institutional defenses against cyberattacks.

Designing Resilience Through Enterprise Architecture: Higher Education’s Strategic Advantage

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

True institutional resilience is built through deliberate design, not deployed in a crisis. Learn why CIOs and technology leaders must rethink technology architecture as a strategic institutional function.

Seeing Learning Differently: What Generative AI Reveals About Human Capability Development

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

As generative artificial intelligence reshapes conversations about teaching, learning, and assessment, colleges and universities have an opportunity to look beyond what learners produce and better understand how human capability develops over time, strengthening teaching, feedback, and assessment through richer evidence of learning.

Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: Using UDL-Aligned Practice to Improve AI Prompting

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

Thoughtful use of AI prompts can help instructors design learning activities that bring UDL practices into all courses.

House Passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

The House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act with bipartisan support, but the bill faces an uncertain path in the Senate after omitting the contested "duty of care" provision.

What Technology Leadership in Higher Ed Really Means Today

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

Sophie and Jenay are joined by Tara Hughes and Miloš Topić to discuss the current realities of technology leadership in higher education.

Facilitative Teaching for Transformational Learning in the Age of AI

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

Higher education institutions can better prepare students for an artificial intelligence–augmented workforce by shifting from teacher-centered models to facilitative instructional approaches that develop the enduring professional capacities that become more, not less, valuable as AI transforms work: critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability.

The Human Side of Cybersecurity

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

How much of cybersecurity is really about understanding people? This episode explores the human side of cybersecurity and institutional resilience, discussing how higher education institutions prepare for and respond to major disruptions.

The Best AI Researcher in the World Isn't Coming to Your Campus (Yet)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

As demand for data-intensive and AI-enabled research continues to grow, investments in research computing infrastructure are becoming increasingly consequential for talent recruitment, research capacity, and workforce development.

Reshaping Higher Education IT in the Age of AI: Enabling Institutional Transformation

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

Artificial intelligence is pushing IT organizations beyond digital transformation and into broader institutional transformation, challenging them to rethink how they operate, govern, and create value for their institutions.

3 Steps for Navigating Successful AI Initiatives

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 Z

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to the adoption of artificial intelligence, but there is a framework. Institutions can improve their chances of success by investing in advocates and building trust among campus stakeholders.

Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy | July 2026

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

"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 research security ownership, the future of CMMC compliance, and surviving vendor breaches.

Designing the AI-Integrated Classroom: A Triadic Learning Ecosystem

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform the classroom into an interactive ecosystem of guidance and support. The Triadic Learning Ecosystem (TLE) offers an architecture of that near future, connecting teachers, students, and AI-enabled tools in a collaborative model of learning.

3 AI Workforce Gaps Higher Ed Must Close

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in day-to-day work across higher education, institutions face growing challenges in aligning its use with organizational strategy. This episode explores the need for coordinated leadership, clear guidance, and ongoing learning to help employees use AI responsibly, confidently, and effectively while managing emerging risks and opportunities.

The Swiss Army Knife of Security and Privacy Awareness

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

Sophie and Jenay are joined by Wendy Battles and Ben Woelk live at the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference to share practical ideas for the essential, yet challenging, work of building cybersecurity awareness in higher education.

4 Research-Based Insights for Successful Campus AI Rollouts

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

Four factors can help higher education leaders strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) implementation across their institutions.

The Next-Generation CIO

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

This episode explores how effective technology leadership often grows from unexpected experiences rather than planned career paths. Through stories of growth, change, and self-discovery, the conversation highlights the importance of curiosity, relationships, and people-centered leadership in helping young leaders navigate complexity and create meaningful impact.

EDUCAUSE QuickPoll Results: Instructional Continuity in the Face of Major Disruption [infographic]

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

Recent disruptions to the educational systems that support many colleges and universities have highlighted the need for institutions to develop plans for instructional continuity to safeguard the educational activities of higher education.

Back to Campus? Higher Education's Great Work Debate

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

This episode explains how remote, hybrid, and in-person work models are evolving in higher education and how they impact productivity and collaboration. It also highlights the difference between inclusion and genuine connection while exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs and increasing the importance of human skills such as adaptability and communication.

Laying the Foundation: Building a Data Warehouse for Collaboration at the University of the Pacific

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 Z

Learn how one higher education institution is modernizing and strengthening its endowment and fundraising strategy by upgrading its data solutions to extract, normalize, and integrate data from various departments.

Agentic AI and Change Management Lessons for Modernizing Systems

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 Z

In this episode, Sophie and Jenay talk with Brian Zahn and Eric Markle from The George Washington University about their experience using agentic AI to modernize enterprise systems, improve developer productivity, and manage organizational change.

President Trump Signs Executive Order on AI Innovation and Cybersecurity

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

President Trump has signed a new executive order focused on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and cybersecurity, directing federal agencies to strengthen their cyber defenses, expand access to AI-enabled cybersecurity tools, and establish a voluntary framework for collaboration with AI developers.

Technology Disruption: Rethinking Instructional Continuity

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

The interruption of service for the Canvas LMS after a ransomware attack left many in higher education reckoning with how to sustain academic activities when critical services are down.

Lessons on AI Leadership

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

This conversation examines how higher education leadership is adapting to artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need to balance risk and experimentation while preparing institutions and students for rapid technological change.

Data Governance and Reporting Transformation: ULM and Scaffold DataX

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

Large-scale data-management initiatives sit at the intersection of technical work and organizational change management.

Leaders Are Readers Q2 2026

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

The suggested readings in this installment of the "Leaders Are Readers" series focus on stewardship as a cornerstone of enduring leadership, highlighting how great leaders develop people and sustain long-term success through humility, continuous growth, and responsibility to future generations.

Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy | June 2026

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

"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 unnecessary complexity, the myth of perfection, and the danger of documentation without controls.

The Current State of Play: AI in Higher Education and the Road Ahead

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

Artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education, exposing weaknesses in assessment, curriculum, and institutional strategy. Ten critical challenges reveal why incremental change will not suffice and why colleges and universities must rethink their strategy, culture, and purpose.

The Assessment Debate in an AI World

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

Sophie and Jenay talk with Hans van Oostrom and Liz Norell about findings from the 2026 EDUCAUSE The Impact of AI on Learning Assessment Report and how AI is reshaping conversations about learning assessment in higher education.

How the University of the Western Cape Layers a Chatbot Into Its Mental Health Support Ecosystem

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

Artificial intelligence–based counseling apps can address unmet mental health needs and also help those who need in-person support feel more comfortable seeking it.

Higher Education Is Asking the Wrong Question About AI

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

Higher education institutions should stop asking which artificial intelligence (AI) tool to buy and instead develop an integrated "AI for operations" architecture to execute end‑to‑end institutional processes effectively.

How AI Is Changing Campus Cybersecurity: 4 Key Challenges

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

Artificial intelligence is amplifying cybersecurity risks in higher education by making threats like phishing more effective and vulnerabilities easier to exploit, while increasing pressure on institutions to strengthen security without sacrificing openness, innovation, or the academic mission. This episode examines four key challenges facing cybersecurity leaders.

The Experience Gap: 4 Strategies to Fix Campus Fragmentation

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

Fragmented digital tools create a costly "experience gap" for students and staff across higher education institutions. Bridge the divide with four strategic moves to build a unified, artificial intelligence–ready, student-first campus.

Women in Tech

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

Credibility and visibility are not always distributed equitably across technology organizations. These imbalances can influence workplace culture and shape the organization itself. This conversation explores what it means for women to find their voices, claim space, and lead in higher education technology.

DOJ and HHS Extend Web Accessibility Deadlines to 2027–2028

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

The Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services have extended web accessibility compliance deadlines by one year to provide additional time for implementation.

ACTUAL Intelligence: Practitioner Perspectives on Centering the Human in the Age of AI

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 Z

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes higher education, educators and technologists must rely on ACTUAL intelligence—agency, connection, trust, uniqueness, adaptability, and lifelong learning—to ensure AI enhances, rather than replaces, human judgment, relationships, and learning.

How the Liberal Arts Became Countercultural (and Essential) in the Age of AI

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 Z

Sophie and Jenay talk with guests Jason Gulya, Deseree Probasco, and Bethany Smith to discuss the indispensable value of the humanities as a proxy for larger conversations around the benefits of liberal arts education and higher education in general.

Navigating Career Transitions

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 Z

When is it time to change careers—and when should you stay? This episode explores how to recognize key signals, balance personal priorities, and navigate what comes next with purpose and impact.