Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
Higher‑education leaders Marilu Goodyear and Jenny Mehmedovic discussed how intentional mentorship, sponsorship, and cross‑disciplinary insight shape the next generation of campus leaders. Drawing on decades of experience in IT, research, and faculty development, they emphasized tailoring communication to each leader’s academic background and building capacity through succession planning. They highlighted women’s mentoring groups at the University of Kansas that propelled many into senior IT roles. The conversation underscored reflective practice and adaptability as essential amid financial pressures and technological disruption.
Creating Self-Aware Teams: Worth the Effort?
Vince Kellen, CIO of Texas A&M University System, proposes a "three Ts" framework—together, improve teammate, tighten up—to build self‑aware, high‑functioning IT teams. He argues that radical transparency and multilateral performance reviews break entrenched silos and shift managers from ownership to...
Hotline: Cybersecurity and Privacy | March 2026
Higher‑education cyber leaders often focus on incremental fixes rather than transformative strategies. Mike Corn urges institutions to adopt large‑scale initiatives such as full Zero Trust, phishing‑resistant MFA, and enterprise‑wide SASE to boost resilience. He also examines the expanding market for...
Are Wearables the Next Big Thing in Higher Ed Tech?
University of Notre Dame’s Teaching & Learning Technologies team is piloting Meta smart glasses to explore classroom, lab, and accessibility applications. The research highlights real‑world benefits for visually impaired students, such as ingredient identification and text translation, while also testing the...
Smart Spending: Inexpensive Strategies for IT Professional Development in Higher Education
Higher‑education IT leaders can sustain staff growth despite tight budgets by adopting low‑cost professional‑development tactics. Strategies include carving out dedicated learning time, crafting individual development plans, and leveraging free online courses, vendor training, and internal mentoring circles. Emphasizing a culture...
3 AI Fears in Higher Education
Across U.S. campuses, AI adoption is prompting unease rather than excitement, as leaders, faculty, and students grapple with rapid change. Students in computer‑science tracks fear AI will erode future job prospects, while staff worry about automation replacing knowledge‑work roles. Educators...
Harnessing Data, Taming Digital Sprawl, and Enabling Experiential Learning for Student Success
Higher education must shift from siloed, traditional models to connected ecosystems that blend work and learning, leverage data as strategic oxygen, and eliminate digital sprawl. Leaders can use platforms for work‑integrated learning, predictive analytics, and system consolidation to improve retention,...