EDUCAUSE
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Nonprofit association helping higher ed optimize the impact of IT.
Data Privacy in higher ed can seem like a big challenge to tackle. But you can start small and grow your efforts. Here is one tip from Tryphaena Hooper! Happy Data Privacy Week!
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Data Privacy in higher ed can seem like a big challenge to tackle. But you can start small and grow your efforts. Here is one tip from Tryphaena Hooper! Happy Data Privacy Week!
The Teaching with AI program will give you practical, high-impact strategies & hands-on experience to transform how you design courses, engage students, & harness AI. Register & join us February 2–11 to connect with peers & experts to explore real-world AI tools & best practices.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Teaching with AI program will give you practical, high-impact strategies & hands-on experience to transform how you design courses, engage students, & harness AI. Register & join us February 2–11 to connect with peers & experts to explore real-world AI tools & best practices.
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To recognize Data Privacy Week, we have a special episode of Shop Talk with Chief Privacy Officers Pegah Parsi and Tryphaena Hooper all about data privacy in higher ed.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:32 PM
To recognize Data Privacy Week, we have a special episode of Shop Talk with Chief Privacy Officers Pegah Parsi and Tryphaena Hooper all about data privacy in higher ed.
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Data Privacy Week is a moment to pause and ask how well we’re really protecting the data our students, staff, and institutions trust us with. We want to help higher ed teams move privacy from policy to practice with practical resources and honest conversations from people doing the work every day.
January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Data Privacy Week is a moment to pause and ask how well we’re really protecting the data our students, staff, and institutions trust us with. We want to help higher ed teams move privacy from policy to practice with practical resources and honest conversations from people doing the work every day.
How is AI used by higher ed pros? In a survey, the 5 most-selected items are brainstorming (63%), drafting emails (62%), summarizing docs/meetings (61%), proofreading/copyediting (56%), & creating presentations (47%).
Curious about how AI is impacting higher ed work? Read more:
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Curious about how AI is impacting higher ed work? Read more:
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January 23, 2026 at 11:01 PM
How is AI used by higher ed pros? In a survey, the 5 most-selected items are brainstorming (63%), drafting emails (62%), summarizing docs/meetings (61%), proofreading/copyediting (56%), & creating presentations (47%).
Curious about how AI is impacting higher ed work? Read more:
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Curious about how AI is impacting higher ed work? Read more:
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Higher ed faces a workforce crisis driven by retirements, role changes driven by artificial intelligence, and shifting employee expectations. This episode of The Integrative CIO brings together insights from workforce data and executive search experience.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Higher ed faces a workforce crisis driven by retirements, role changes driven by artificial intelligence, and shifting employee expectations. This episode of The Integrative CIO brings together insights from workforce data and executive search experience.
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How prevalent is the desire to employ AI in higher ed work? Hint: it’s bigger than you might think! In a recent survey, a majority of respondents (86%) indicated that they want to use—or continue to use—AI tools in the future.
Read The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education now.
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Read The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education now.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:02 PM
How prevalent is the desire to employ AI in higher ed work? Hint: it’s bigger than you might think! In a recent survey, a majority of respondents (86%) indicated that they want to use—or continue to use—AI tools in the future.
Read The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education now.
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Read The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education now.
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As students increasingly integrate GenAI into their daily lives and study habits, it is imperative that they know how to apply it in ways that help them, not hurt them.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:44 PM
As students increasingly integrate GenAI into their daily lives and study habits, it is imperative that they know how to apply it in ways that help them, not hurt them.
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The NERCOMP Annual Conference plays a pivotal role in bringing together a community of higher education IT and library professionals to build expertise and share information on the latest issues in the field. This year the conference takes place March 9-11 in Providence, RI! buff.ly/OdYYBpV
January 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The NERCOMP Annual Conference plays a pivotal role in bringing together a community of higher education IT and library professionals to build expertise and share information on the latest issues in the field. This year the conference takes place March 9-11 in Providence, RI! buff.ly/OdYYBpV
In The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education, a new report produced by EDUCAUSE in partnership with AIR, NACUBO, & CUPA-HR, findings align with findings suggest that higher ed professionals might be shifting away from pure caution toward AI.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM
In The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education, a new report produced by EDUCAUSE in partnership with AIR, NACUBO, & CUPA-HR, findings align with findings suggest that higher ed professionals might be shifting away from pure caution toward AI.
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How does AI policy match up against AI use? Higher ed pros are nearly evenly split on whether they are aware of policies to guide their use of AI tools. This is concerning given that nearly all respondents (94%) reported that they have used AI for work within the past 6 months.
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![Awareness of AI-Related Policies and Guidelines Compared to AI Use
Are you aware of any policies or guidelines that are meant to guide [or prohibit] your work related to use of AI?
Yes - 54%
No - 46%
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January 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
How does AI policy match up against AI use? Higher ed pros are nearly evenly split on whether they are aware of policies to guide their use of AI tools. This is concerning given that nearly all respondents (94%) reported that they have used AI for work within the past 6 months.
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Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Annual NERCOMP Conference on March 9-11 in Providence, Island. Join a community of IT professionals, faculty, researchers, learners, and institutions come together to engage, network, and learn from each other’s experiences.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Annual NERCOMP Conference on March 9-11 in Providence, Island. Join a community of IT professionals, faculty, researchers, learners, and institutions come together to engage, network, and learn from each other’s experiences.
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Thanks to @Zoom, 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner, for their support of this important report.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Thanks to @Zoom, 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner, for their support of this important report.
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Richard Lucas has been appointed as the chief operating officer of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid. However, specific details on the agency's plans to establish cybersecurity compliance obligations have yet to emerge.
New Agency Head Appointed at FSA While Policy Activity Remains Uncertain
Richard Lucas has been appointed as the chief operating officer of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid. However, specific d
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January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Richard Lucas has been appointed as the chief operating officer of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid. However, specific details on the agency's plans to establish cybersecurity compliance obligations have yet to emerge.
Higher ed continues to focus on upskilling & reskilling for AI. Survey respondents who indicated their institution’s AI strategy includes increasing AI-related workforce skills, a majority (69%) said they were doing so primarily by upskilling and reskilling existing faculty & staff
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January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Higher ed continues to focus on upskilling & reskilling for AI. Survey respondents who indicated their institution’s AI strategy includes increasing AI-related workforce skills, a majority (69%) said they were doing so primarily by upskilling and reskilling existing faculty & staff
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We're back for season 3! Our first episode of 2026 has Sophie and Jenay chatting about the latest EDUCAUSE report, The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education, and implications of AI on the higher ed workforce with guests Jessica Palatka and Lancie Affonso.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:36 PM
We're back for season 3! Our first episode of 2026 has Sophie and Jenay chatting about the latest EDUCAUSE report, The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education, and implications of AI on the higher ed workforce with guests Jessica Palatka and Lancie Affonso.
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Interested in serving on the EDUCAUSE Board of Directors or know someone who may be? Nominations and applications are now open through February 20. Learn more about this opportunity and nominate a colleague or apply today!
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January 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Interested in serving on the EDUCAUSE Board of Directors or know someone who may be? Nominations and applications are now open through February 20. Learn more about this opportunity and nominate a colleague or apply today!
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Today is the last day to submit your proposal to present at the 2026 Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference! Don’t miss out on a chance to share your ideas and experiences with your peers. Submit by 11:59 p.m. ET!
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January 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Today is the last day to submit your proposal to present at the 2026 Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference! Don’t miss out on a chance to share your ideas and experiences with your peers. Submit by 11:59 p.m. ET!
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In recent years, the higher education community has been exploring how AI tools are impacting the ways we learn, work, and live.
The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education report summarizes work-related institutional AI strategies, policies, and more.
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The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education report summarizes work-related institutional AI strategies, policies, and more.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
In recent years, the higher education community has been exploring how AI tools are impacting the ways we learn, work, and live.
The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education report summarizes work-related institutional AI strategies, policies, and more.
library.educause.edu/resources/20...
The Impact of AI on Work in Higher Education report summarizes work-related institutional AI strategies, policies, and more.
library.educause.edu/resources/20...
This is a powerful EDUCAUSE Review article from a student reflecting on how generative AI is reshaping learning and cognitive development. Author Kate Hurley urges colleges and universities to guide students toward responsible uses of AI to preserve critical thinking skills.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
This is a powerful EDUCAUSE Review article from a student reflecting on how generative AI is reshaping learning and cognitive development. Author Kate Hurley urges colleges and universities to guide students toward responsible uses of AI to preserve critical thinking skills.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM
As AI continues to evolve and become more integrated into higher education, it is essential for instructors to stay informed about its potential and limitations.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:15 PM
As AI continues to evolve and become more integrated into higher education, it is essential for instructors to stay informed about its potential and limitations.
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"In 6 months, you'll either have 6 months of regret or 6 months of progress." Let's start 2026 on a positive note with reading recs for leaders! Topics include include integrity, maintaining an open perspective, fighting resistance to new ideas, & recognizing change fatigue.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"In 6 months, you'll either have 6 months of regret or 6 months of progress." Let's start 2026 on a positive note with reading recs for leaders! Topics include include integrity, maintaining an open perspective, fighting resistance to new ideas, & recognizing change fatigue.
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Call for proposals for the 2026 Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference is OPEN! You have until January 12 to submit to present in Anaheim.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Call for proposals for the 2026 Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference is OPEN! You have until January 12 to submit to present in Anaheim.
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Welcome to 2026! We have some amazing learning opportunities for you to start off the new year - ranging from research insights to AI and more. Check out these Upcoming EDUCAUSE Events!
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January 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Welcome to 2026! We have some amazing learning opportunities for you to start off the new year - ranging from research insights to AI and more. Check out these Upcoming EDUCAUSE Events!
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