Welcome to the third article of this ongoing series on the blockchain ecosystem in higher education. My assumption is that those reading this article are employees of a university or…
What a Long, Analog to Digital Trip Itās Been
Albert Powell | Director of Learning Technologies (Retired), Colorado State UniversityAs I look forward to retirement this summer, I reflect about how communications technology has changed since I finished my bachelorās degree in broadcasting back in 1973. And yes, I…
Within the Diffusion of Innovations framework, Everett Rogers examines organizational processes and dynamics that occur when a change is to be implemented. He defines five stages in the change adoption…
Higher Education and the Blockchain Ecosystem: An Overview
Melissa Layne | Associate Vice President of Research and Innovation, American Public University SystemEach department within the institution, directly or indirectly, interacts with the learner and with each other. Most departments work with external entities and must exchange information, documents, money, contracts, media,…
Understanding and Overcoming Obstacles to Blockchain in Higher Education
Melissa Layne | Associate Vice President of Research and Innovation, American Public University SystemEd Tech Buyers: Donāt Ask These Four Questions
Katie Nielson | Chief Education Officer, VoxyRobust Integrations: Uncorking Quality, Flexibility and Value
Ken Udas | Vice Provost, Digital Learning Initiatives, University of Idaho Scott SorleyExorcizing Shadow Systems: What It Takes to Modernize University IT Operations
Rob Lowden | Associate Vice President of Enterprise Systems, Indiana UniversityRobust Integrations Deliver Data Denouement to Higher Ed
Paige Francis | CIO and Vice President for IT, University of TulsaWhy Hackers Love Universities
Joel Rosenblatt | Director of Computer and Network Security, Columbia UniversitySmall Colleges Grapple with the Future of Enterprise Technology
Marty Ringle | Chief Information Officer, Reed CollegeHow Student Expectations Are Driving Digital Transformation
Susan Grajek | Vice President of Communities and Research, EDUCAUSECentral Governance in a Decentralized Environment
Sandy Nelson | Business Analyst and Team Lead in Academic Support Resources-IT, University of Minnesota
Implementing a new back-end system for non-credit education is a serious undertaking for colleges and universities. The challenges compound when the non-credit system must integrate into a robust, well-established main…
Towards An Ecosystem of Platforms: The Critical Importance of Interoperability
Matt Lisle | Director of Digital Learning Technologies at the Center for 21st Century Universities, Georgia Institute of Technology Yakut GaziWhen a new online degree program is announced in the press, the program title is followed by a platform partnership. We often hear about Georgia Techās Online Master of Science…
I have worked in higher education for over 20 years and in that time, I have come to realize that, like it or not, I naturally gravitate to being an…
A Collaborative Approach to Cybersecurity is Higher Edās Best Shield
Luc Roy | Chief Information Officer, Laurentian UniversityCybersecurity is a top of mind issue for all CIOs, and higher education is no exception. As in other sectors, cyber-attacks in higher education are directly and indirectly related to…
The Catalyzing Impact of Blockchain Technology on Higher Education
Christine Shakespeare | Vice President of Program Strategy, 2U Inc. James CurryUnpacking A Vision for the Future with the 2018 NMC Horizon Report
Noreen Barajas-Murphy | Interim Director of Academic Community Programs, EDUCAUSEMake Your SaaS System Work for You: Implementation Best Practices
Raquel Garcia Rust | Senior Proposal Coordinator, Texas State University Kathleen (Kaci) FosterWhat Can Colleges and Universities Learn from the Private Sector on the Usage of Analytics?
Hank Childers | Executive Director of University Analytics and Institutional Research, University of ArizonaA Proposal for a Blockchain College System
Tobe Phelps | Senior Director of Online College, Central New Mexico Community CollegeThree Keys to Keeping Pace with Technology Changes in Academia
Ruth Pionke | Senior Information Officer in the College of Arts and Sciences, University of AlabamaLeveraging National Student Clearinghouse Data in Continuing Education Management
Scott L. Howell | Director of the Salt Lake Center, Brigham Young University Julie SwallowAnalyze This! Using Data Effectively
Dijana Praskac | Research Analyst for Business Development and Strategic Planning in the Chang School, Ryerson University Jean de Sousa-HitzlerFrom a Horse and Buggy to a High-Speed Train: Leveraging Technology to Increase Profitability and Enhance Services
Geoff Wilmshurst | Vice President of Partnerships, Camosun College
The use of data to understand human behavior has permeated the marketing and business practices of many industry leaders and even the political arena. Over the past ten years, the…
Making Sense of the Internet of Things in Higher Education
Chuck Benson | Assistant Director for IT in Facilities Services, University of WashingtonUnderstanding the potential benefits of Internet of Things Systems, as well as the potential downfalls stemming from poor implementation and management of these systems, is critical for senior institutional leaders…
Higher education in the United States is undergoing a transformation from a system centered on institutions to one centered on students. This shift requires colleges and universities to rethink their…