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EDUCAUSE@educause· 25d

There’s a reason the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is a go-to for so many. It’s about being in a room with people who understand the work. Hear what’s happening, what’s working, what’s not, & what to try next. If you’re thinking about going, early bird pricing runs through 7/28! buff.ly/Y1brWdd

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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS JULY 28
EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO
OCTOBER 14-15
Online

EDUCAUSE@educause· 26d

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. buff.ly/MCLr5sd

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Survey results on instructional continuity plans in educational institutions, with a pie chart showing 53% "No," 17% "Yes," and 30% "Unsure." A bar graph to the right indicates responsibilities, with 56% sharing between IT and teaching professionals.

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Does your institution have one or more IC plans in place?
EDUCAUSE QuickPoll Results: Instructional Continuity in the Face of Major Disruption
The Voice of the Higher Education Technology Community
EDUCAUSE

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Graphic illustrating the most overlooked elements of an instructional continuity plan, featuring four icons: Communication, LMS backup, Faculty support and training, and Accessibility.

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The most overlooked elements of an IC plan: Communication LMS backup Faculty support and training Accessibility

EDUCAUSE QuickPoll Results: Instructional Continuity in the Face of Major Disruption
The Voice of the Higher Education Technology Community
EDUCAUSE REVIEW

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A bar graph showing confidence levels in maintaining instructional continuity during major disruptions, with categories labeled from "Not at all" to "Extremely." The largest response is "Somewhat" at 43%. The background is turquoise with a polka dot pattern.

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How confident are you in your institution’s ability to maintain IC in the event of a major disruption?

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

The Voice of the Higher Education Technology Community EDUCAUSE REVIEW

EDUCAUSE@educause· 26d

What if higher ed stopped solving the same procurement challenges alone? In our latest installment of the Showcase Series, Measured Approaches for New Technologies, learn how collaborative approaches like HECVAT are helping save time, reduce duplication, & make informed decisions buff.ly/9nD0eHF

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HECVAT
Shared assessments of security risks in cloud and on-premise services
• CYBERSECURITY
• PRIVACY
• IT ACCESSIBILITY
• COMPLIANCE STANDARDS

EDUCAUSE@educause· 27d

This episode of Rising Voices explains how remote, hybrid, and in-person work models are evolving in higher education and how they impact productivity and collaboration. er.educause.edu/podcasts/edu...

EDUCAUSE@educause· 28d

Where is higher ed IT spending headed? Head over to "Measured Approaches to New Technologies," the latest installment of the Showcase Series, to see how your institution's IT spending compares with peers across higher education. buff.ly/9nD0eHF

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2026 CDS Almanac
IT'S HERE!

EDUCAUSE@educause· 29d

In this episode of Shop Talk, 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. er.educause.edu/podcasts/edu...

EDUCAUSE@educause· 29d

Your power users know things. Are you listening to them? Check out "Measured Approaches to New Technologies," the latest installment of the Showcase Series, to see how stakeholder feedback can lead to smarter technology decisions on your campus. buff.ly/9nD0eHF

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"This project demonstrates that you don't have to be scared of letting go of software that is broadly used across the university."

Brenda Carpen
How Power Users Drove a New ITSM Implementation at UNC-Chapel Hill
EDUCAUSE REVIEW

EDUCAUSE@educause· 29d

You aren't coming to the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference just to sit quietly in the back. You come to connect, discover, & overhaul your strategy before lunch, amiright? If you're wondering where to start here are five must-do experiences that make it more than just a packed calendar. buff.ly/HSCXUNm

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jul 13

In "Measured Approaches to New Technologies," the latest installment of our Showcase Series, we explore proven ways to make smarter techdecisions, from gathering user feedback before procurement, to benchmarking IT investments, and collaborating buff.ly/9nD0eHF

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MEASURED APPROACHES TO NEW TECHNOLOGIES
EDUCAUSE SHOWCASE SERIES

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jul 9

Come curious. Leave inspired. The 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference brings together higher ed pros to share what's working, tackle challenges, & explore what's next. • Practical sessions led by peers • Thought-provoking keynotes • Discover new tech & connect with people behind it buff.ly/HSCXUNm

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The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference
CONNECTS THE BEST THINKERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY.
EDUCAUSE 2026
SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO
OCTOBER 14–15
Online

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jul 9

Investing time and creativity in these approaches supports individual career growth while also strengthening institutional resilience and innovation. buff.ly/0iuBqkm

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EDUCAUSE REVIEW
Smart Spending: Inexpensive Strategies for IT Professional Development in Higher Education
by Valerie Vogel and Cynthia Golden
Share Insights

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Share Insights
IT leaders should encourage staff to share insights following any training activity, networking event, conference, or cross-functional project. This can be an effective way to foster continuous learning and extend professional development opportunities.

The Voice of the Higher Education Technology Community
EDUCAUSE Review

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jul 8

Scaling ethical GenAI practices takes more than individual commitment. Even well-intentioned guidelines can fade amid competing priorities. Institutions should make transparency practical through support, visibility, and sustainable measures. buff.ly/7uU4t1P

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"Under-disclosure undermines trust, while over-disclosure can overwhelm. The challenge lies in calibrating transparency to the audience."

From Prompt to Practice: A Framework for Transparent GenAI Use in Higher Education
by Carol Damm and Lance Eaton

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jul 7

Given the rapid shifts in the AI landscape, the window for getting this right may be narrowing. Institutions that move quickly to adopt without first understanding what faculty are navigating risk deepening the uncertainty they are trying to resolve. buff.ly/XeRlbCh

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"When language is reduced too quickly to pattern completion, thought itself risks being flattened."

Listening to Skepticism: What Faculty Concerns About Generative AI Reveal by Henry Yoon.

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jul 7

Last chance for the 25% discount for the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference! This offer ends July 8. We can't wait to see you in Denver on September 29-October 2! buff.ly/Y1brWdd

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EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO
OCTOBER 14-15
Online
LIMITED TIME OFFER
25% off through July 8!

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jul 6

For many institutions, the conversation is shifting from simply managing systems to building an integrated digital ecosystem, and that’s exactly what ULM has been working to accomplish over the past year. Check out this new case study from The University of Louisiana Monroe. buff.ly/HuXNPJJ

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jul 6

"As a part of the conference & going to the different networking opportunities, you develop a roster of people that you can rely on & call on for those expert opinions." That's community. We hope you join us for the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Denver on Sept 29-Oct 2. buff.ly/lfKzqom

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EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO
OCTOBER 14-15
Online
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
REGISTER TODAY!
events.educause.edu/annual-conference

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jul 1

Critical thinking, curiosity, and imagination are foundational liberal arts skills that will help sustain humanity in a world that does not yet exist. Check out this episode of EDUCAUSE Shop Talk that explores the importance of liberal arts in the age of AI. buff.ly/CBCxcbV

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"The jobs don’t exist. The tech doesn’t exist yet. We can’t even know what is going to come. We need to train students to have imagination so that they can see what’s coming."

How the Liberal Arts Became Countercultural (and Essential) in the Age of AI by Deseree Probasco, Jason Gulya and Bethany Smith

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 30

Large-scale data-management initiatives sit at the intersection of technical work and organizational change management. Check out this new EDUCAUSE Review case study! buff.ly/HuXNPJJ

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"Modernization and changes in processes introduce discomfort and expose existing gaps, but progress depends on work like this."
Data Governance and Reporting Transformation: ULM and Scaffold DataX
by Sean Burns, Carrie Castille, Allison Thompson, Chance Eppinette and Donnie Lynn

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 29

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference brings together a wide range of higher ed IT conversations in one place. Instead of a one-size-fits-all program, you can explore tracks that reflect the different challenges and opportunities across campuses today. buff.ly/mDzY0IL

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Promotional poster for the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2026, featuring colorful circles on a teal background with the text "REGISTER NOW" and event details.

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REGISTER NOW

EDUCAUSE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026
SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO
OCTOBER 14-15
Online

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 26

TODAY is the last day to secure a spot in the premier emerging tech opportunity of the year—the Emerging Tech Experience at #EDU26. Apply now! buff.ly/sdte8KO

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 25

Does AI = cheating? Not so fast with your assumptions (and you know what people say about those). Our recent report, The Impact of AI on Learning Assessment, reveals 80% of faculty & staff think students are using AI on assessments. But only 8% say it’s always cheating. buff.ly/1c7wRIY

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Illustration showing a man in a suit alongside a stylized robotic head, with a quote about using AI as a sparring partner. The quote emphasizes engagement with AI in learning.

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I consistently try to teach students how to use AI appropriately and for the right purposes—for example,
USING IT AS A SPARRING PARTNER RATHER THAN SIMPLY LETTING IT DO THE WORK FOR THEM.
EDUCAUSE
THE IMPACT OF AI ON LEARNING ASSESSMENT

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 24

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. Read this EDUCAUSE Review article to explore more. buff.ly/MyAqsmG

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A yellow background displays an important statement about continuity planning at institutions, with bold text emphasizing key concepts. It also includes a subtitle and author credits below.

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"Effective continuity planning requires institutions to establish clear roles and expectations before a disruption occurs rather than while responding to one in real time."

Technology Disruption: Rethinking Instructional Continuity by Kim Arnold, Tom Cavanaugh, Ben Hellar, Gloria Niles and Olena Zhadko.

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 24

AI is exposing longstanding problems in learning assessment that were already failing many students, challenging institutions to revisit the fundamentals of learning and assessment rather than simply address misuse. Check out the latest episode of EDUCAUSE Shop Talk! er.educause.edu/podcasts/edu...

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 23

AI is reshaping assessment practices in higher education—and faculty sentiment is a major driver of adoption. Our new report, The Impact of AI on Learning Assessment, reveals that more than half of respondents report using AI tools to some extent to create or administer assessments. buff.ly/1c7wRIY

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A circular chart showing the use of AI tools by faculty/staff for assessments, divided into four color-coded sections with percentages about the use of AI tools in creating or administering assessments: teal (39% - Somewhat), yellow (27% - A great extent), dark blue (18% - Very little), and red (16% - Not at all).

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Use of AI Tools to Create or Administer Assessments by Faculty/Staff
THE IMPACT OF AI ON LEARNING ASSESSMENT
EDUCause

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 23

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. er.educause.edu/articles/202...

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 19

AI isn’t just a priority—it’s also the biggest anticipated skills gap. The 2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report: How Teams Are Adapting to AI, External Pressures, and Strategic Change surfaces a clear (and slightly surprising) answer. buff.ly/reIJE9m

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“AI, with all its challenges, has broken a barrier. We no longer believe automation is out of reach, and that has become a fundamental shift in the way we conceptualize our roles."

2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report: How Teams Are Adapting to AI, External Pressures, and Strategic Change by Kristen Gay

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 18

This month in the Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy, Mike answers your questions about unnecessary complexity, the myth of perfection, and the danger of documentation without controls. buff.ly/2caYmhA

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HOTLINE
CYBERSECURITY AND PRIVACY
JUNE 2026
by Michael Corn

EDUCAUSE Review

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Avoiding complexity makes it easier to notice vulnerabilities. What organization is doing this?

Simplicity survives when teams are small, accountability is tight, or failure is expensive. The answer is governance, incentives, and ownership. Until higher ed leaders treat technical complexity as a risk to the mission, we will continue to drown in the code we build.

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After every breach, we’re asked to guarantee it will "never happen again." How do we speak truth to power when the truth is uncomfortable?

We're often only afforded the opportunity to speak after a crisis. Develop a plan around exec communication. Focus your message on understanding and thinking about risk, not controls.

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At what point does compliance documentation become performance art, and how do I stop being the star in the show?

Your documentation is trying to show the half-full part of the glass, when you need to draw attention to its emptiness. Make it clear that by choosing not to fund or implement specific controls, the institution is choosing to carry this exact operational liability.

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 17

Emerging tech companies—be part of the Emerging Tech Experience at EDUCAUSE 2026 to showcase your solutions to potential higher education customers, investors, and other innovators. Applications are open until June 26. buff.ly/sdte8KO

EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2026
Showcase Your Tech Solutions to Higher Ed Leaders
Be a part of the Emerging Tech Experience at the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference.
Apply by June 26

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 17

Artificial intelligence is reshaping higher ed, 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. buff.ly/x3HbOuR

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"AI has not broken assessment; it has exposed the deep INADEQUACIES that were already there."

The Current State of Play: AI in Higher Education and the Road Ahead by Tanya Gamby, David Kil, Rachel Koblic, Paul LeBlanc, Mihnea Moldoveanu and George Siemens.

EDUCAUSE@educause· Jun 16

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report: How Teams Are Adapting to AI, External Pressures, and Strategic Change makes one thing clear: Teams aren’t just responding to change. They’re absorbing it. Takeaway: Change isn’t the problem. Unmanaged change is. buff.ly/reIJE9m