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The 2027 EDUCAUSE Top 10 reveals what's capturing the attention of higher ed leaders as institutions navigate an age of perpetual change. From emerging opportunities to pressing challenges, this year's rankings offer a snapshot of the road ahead. Check out the full report: buff.ly/0ccC96R

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2027 EDUCAUSE Top 10
The Age of Perpetual Change

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The future of higher education is being shaped now. Join your higher ed tech community online at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference and hear keynote speaker Adam Grant share strategies for innovation, leadership, and organizational success. Register to join online! buff.ly/rbkWQQ1

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EDUCAUSE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2026

ONLINE CONFERENCE
October 14–15, 2026

REGISTER TODAY

ADAM GRANT
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How is it already Day 4? The final day of the 2026 EDUCAUSE Conference. We've had a wonderful time connecting with this supportive and knowledgeable community. We can't wait to close out the conference with an amazing general session and return to our institutions revitalized! buff.ly/KDurx1i

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

DAY 4

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, we unveiled the 2027 EDUCAUSE Top 10! The report is now available, offering a look at the challenges & opportunities expected to shape the year ahead Join us next week as we share insights & perspectives inspired by this year's Top 10 buff.ly/2maaKGs

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2027 EDUCAUSE Top 10

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Determining where AI adds real value

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Future-proofing students for a volatile world

3
Balancing cybersecurity boundaries with autonomy and trust

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Designing AI structures for responsible innovation

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Designing human-centric technology experiences

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Working creatively within real-world constraints

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Building a strong and adaptive data governance backbone

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Measuring and navigating enrollment shifts

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Meeting stakeholders where they are with AI

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Reducing friction for more seamless technology experiences

EDUCAUSE
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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Day 3 of the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is packed with even more opportunities to learn, connect, and explore! Review the agenda and get ready to make this the best day yet! buff.ly/KDurx1i

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

DAY 3

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Day 2 of the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and explore. This includes amazing breakout sessions, events, and of course the EDUCAUSE Commons. What are you most excited about? buff.ly/KDurx1i

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

DAY 2

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's day 1 of the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference! We've got our coffee in hand and brains open for learning and connection. Review the agenda and get ready to learn! buff.ly/KDurx1i

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EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2026 graphic announcing Day 1, with events in Denver from September 29–October 2 and online October 14–15.

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

DAY 1

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Show your higher ed tech pride, wherever you go! The EDUCAUSE Store has everything you need to represent your community, from everyday apparel and drinkware to conference favorites. Shop now: buff.ly/lkm1PXj

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THE EDUCAUSE STORE
EDUCAUSE

SHOP NOW

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What does it take to thrive through change, lead with resilience, & build stronger teams? Join the online EDUCAUSE Annual Conference & hear from keynote speaker Adam Grant as he shares insights that can help higher ed pros navigate today's landscape Register to learn & connect buff.ly/rbkWQQ1

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EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2026

ONLINE CONFERENCE
October 14–15, 2026

REGISTER TODAY

ADAM GRANT
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The EDUCAUSE Store has everything you need to represent your community! Whether you're gearing up for a conference, treating yourself, or picking up something for a teammate, there's something for everyone passionate about higher ed tech. Shop now: buff.ly/YYMyutV

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THE EDUCAUSE STORE
SHOP NOW

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In this month's "Hotline: Cybersecurity & Privacy," Mike answers your questions about measuring meaningful reductions in cybersecurity risk and the risks and ethical implications of government-authorized "hack back" programs. buff.ly/4fssoGy

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Are security KPIs measuring risk reduction, or are they giving nervous executives something green to look at?

Steer the conversation toward strategic issues. The goal isn’t to replace your
dashboard. It’s to prevent it from becoming a scoreboard for the wrong game. Otherwise, you’re not measuring security—you’re measuring how convincingly you can pretend to have it.

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Graphic asking whether higher education should consider a “Hack Back” program and arguing for resilient defenses instead of offensive cyber capabilities.

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Is the “Hack Back” program something higher ed should consider?

We cannot claim to be stewards of open academic inquiry while operating delegated cyber weapons. If we want to protect our institutions, we should focus on building resilient defaults, not renting offensive capability.

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Can't make it to Denver? You can still be part of the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference online! Join the online EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, October 14–15 and gain access to inspiring ideas, expert-led sessions, and a keynote from Adam Grant. Register to join! buff.ly/rbkWQQ1

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The potential sources of disruption to teaching & learning are expanding, as are the consequences, increasing the importance of being able to maintain high-quality academic activity during interruptions. buff.ly/xp8dGfD

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Bringing together IT staff from distributed units raises the bar for cybersecurity. Learn how The University of Notre Dame created a professional development program (known as Risk School) designed to teach staff in individual IT units how to identify & close security gaps. buff.ly/NwMVDcl

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The Voice of the Higher Education Technology Community
EDUCAUSE
REVIEW

Security has to be a
shared responsibility.

Everyone needs to
do their own work
securely, and our job
is to make sure they
have the training
and tools to do that
with confidence.

Building a Culture of Security: Lessons from Notre Dame’s Risk School
Case Study

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Artificial intelligence can make software. But not on its own. Give it a vision rooted in institutional knowledge, and the list of problems too expensive to solve gets a lot shorter. Read how Emerson College used vibe coding to discover new efficiencies. buff.ly/6pRv9yv

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The best part of the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference isn't just sessions. It's hearing how other institutions are tackling the same challenges, sharing ideas, & finding new ways forward. Register to join us in Denver Sept 29-Oct 2 to grow connections & get inspired for what’s next bit.ly/4ogmZFB

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EDUCAUSE 2026 Annual Conference promotional graphic with event dates, registration website, and a photo of attendees networking around a table.

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EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2026

SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO

OCTOBER 14–15
Online

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
REGISTER TODAY!

events.educause.edu/annual-conference

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The suggested readings in this installment of the "Leaders Are Readers" series explore leadership as an ongoing practice through lessons about constraints, creativity, stewardship, trust, and human connection. buff.ly/FmPIC1s

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join us on Sept 17 for a webinar with San Diego State University & K16 Solutions. SDSU leveraged Scaffold DataX to establish governed access to Canvas course & student engagement data outside the production LMS environment Thank you to K16 Solutions, 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner buff.ly/5JQo1UJ

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EDUCAUSE
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
WEBINAR
How SDSU Kept Data Flowing During a Canvas Outage
Thursday, September 17
2–3PM ET | Online
educause.edu

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Come discover what's new, what's working, and what's next for higher ed. The 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is your chance to explore emerging technologies, connect with peers, and leave with ideas you can't wait to share back on campus. bit.ly/4ogmZFB

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LEARN
CONNECT
EXPLORE

EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2026

SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO

OCTOBER 14–15
Online

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

EDUCAUSE responded to a DoD request for info on a task force review of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. EDUCAUSE emphasized that more flexible requirements would facilitate compliance & called for institutional access to DoD compliance experts & resources buff.ly/pzjpWld

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The Voice of the Higher Education Technology Community
EDUCAUSE REVIEW

EDUCAUSE Responds to CMMC Program Review
by Jarret Cummings
The Response from EDUCAUSE

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The response from
EDUCAUSE:

EDUCAUSE responded to a Department of Defense request for information
on a task force review of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model
Certification program.

The Voice of the Higher Education Technology Community
EDUCAUSE REVIEW

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Seeking greater institutional access.

EDUCAUSE called for greater institutional access to DoD compliance experts and resources.

The Voice of the Higher Education Technology Community
EDUCAUSE REVIEW

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Don't just read the 2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report. Discuss it. At Ask the Researcher, you'll have the opportunity to engage directly with the researcher, ask questions, & explore insights with fellow higher ed pros. Join us Sept 16–17 on EDUCAUSE Connect. buff.ly/o3DsU2Y

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Mark your calendar!

Ask the Researcher

2026 EDUCAUSE
Workforce Report: Can
Higher Education Break
the Cycle of Reactivity?

September 16–17, 2026

EDUCAUSE Connect
Leadership and Professional Learning Community Group

Nicole Muscanell
Senior Researcher
EDUCAUSE

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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. buff.ly/cu8kTfa

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Why IT Matters to Higher Education
EDUCAUSE REVIEW

This is not an incremental improvement; it is a categorical change
in how instruction unfolds.

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

by Peter Cornillon and Xavier Prochaska

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join us Sept 17 for a webinar with San Diego State University & K16 Solutions how SDSU leveraged Scaffold DataX to establish governed access to Canvas course & student engagement data outside the production LMS environment Thank you to K16 Solutions, 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner buff.ly/5JQo1UJ

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EDUCAUSE webinar graphic announcing “How SDSU Kept Data Flowing During a Canvas Outage,” scheduled for Thursday, September 17, from 2–3 PM ET online.

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EDUCAUSE
WEBINAR
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
How SDSU Kept Data Flowing During a Canvas Outage
Thursday, September 17
2–3PM ET | Online
educause.edu

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The best part of the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference isn't the sessions. It's hearing how other institutions are tackling the same challenges, sharing ideas, & finding new ways forward. Register today to join us in Denver Sept 29-Oct 2 to grow connections & get inspired for what’s next buff.ly/2XwDCjx

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EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2026

SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO

OCTOBER 14–15
Online

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
REGISTER TODAY!

events.educause.edu/annual-conference

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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EDUCAUSE webinar graphic announcing “How SDSU Kept Data Flowing During a Canvas Outage,” Thursday, September 17, 2–3PM ET online.

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EDUCAUSE
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
WEBINAR
How SDSU Kept Data Flowing During a Canvas Outage
Thursday, September 17
2–3PM ET | Online
educause.edu

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join Ask the Researcher, Sept 16–17 on EDUCAUSE Connect for an interactive online discussion where you'll connect with the researcher behind the study, explore key findings, & get your questions answered. Mark your calendars and start thinking of questions! buff.ly/UmyJUCL

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Promotional graphic for “Ask the Researcher,” featuring Nicole Muscanell with details for the September 16–17, 2026 EDUCAUSE event.

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Mark your calendar!

Ask the Researcher

2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report: Can Higher Education Break the Cycle of Reactivity?

September 16–17, 2026

EDUCAUSE Connect Leadership and Professional Learning Community Group

Nicole Muscanell
Senior Researcher
EDUCAUSE

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Promotional graphic for the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference featuring the words “Learn Connect Explore,” with Denver and online event dates.

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LEARN
CONNECT
EXPLORE

EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2026

SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO

OCTOBER 14–15
Online

EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The best part of the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference isn't just the sessions. It's hearing how other institutions are tackling the same challenges, sharing ideas, & finding new ways forward together. Register to join us in Denver on Sept 29-Oct 2 to grow connections & get inspired. bit.ly/3BVDuR2

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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

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Hotline: Cybersecurity & Privacy tackles the quandaries related to higher ed cybersecurity. This month, Mike answers your questions about integrating security into business relationship management, making risk acceptance meaningful, & finding purpose in documentation buff.ly/xahzQtb

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Graphic of a vintage cell phone beside the title “HOTLINE: Cybersecurity and Privacy,” dated August 2026 and written by Michael Corn.

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HOTLINE
CYBERSECURITY
AND PRIVACY
AUGUST 2026
by Michael Corn
The Voice of the Higher Education Technology Community
EDUCAUSE
REVIEW

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How do I get security priorities onto a business relationship manager’s radar?

Mechanically, treat the BRM as subject to analysis. Strategically, shift how you define success. The BRM isn’t the problem—it’s the lever. If you reshape the process, you’re redefining how you build resilience into delivery, rather than negotiating for it at the end.

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Graphic explaining that annual reapproval of security exceptions prevents risk acceptance from becoming a way to opt out of security.

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How do I stop risk acceptance from becoming a permission slip to opt out of security?

Require every exception to be reapproved annually. If exceptions are never reviewed or rescinded, then your policies are ineffective, and your exceptions become your policy. If creating a policy is difficult and expensive but ignoring it is easy and inexpensive, you’ve incentivized security sloth.

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Graphic featuring a question about working in IT and disliking documentation, followed by a statement explaining the importance of documentation in preserving work over time.

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Do you think it’s
antithetical for somebody
to have a career in IT and
not like documentation?

In complex systems, work
does not end when action is
taken—it becomes legible
through preserved thought.
Documentation is not a
distraction from real work; it
is the only mechanism by
which real work remains real
over time.

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In our latest installment of the Showcase Series, Technology Literacy for the Future Workforce, learn how institutions can support the future of work through strategies that adjust training to current realities, direct staff capacity to maximize impact, & plan for long-term needs buff.ly/XON3ydY

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TECHNOLOGY LITERACY FOR
THE FUTURE WORKFORCE
EDUCAUSE SHOWCASE SERIES

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Break the Cycle of Reactivity

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Institutions are in a cycle of reactivity, leaving little capacity to develop new capabilities, adapt roles, and plan for emerging workforce needs. To break the cycle, start by creating the conditions that teams need to build capacity for the future.

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TOP 3 THINGS TEAMS NEED TO OPERATE EFFECTIVELY UNDER RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS

1. More realistic workload expectations 40%
2. More uninterrupted time to focus 36%
3. Better prioritization or project selection 35%

Nicole Muscanell, 2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report: Can Higher Education Break the Cycle of Reactivity?

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Rising Star Award is presented to Alex Jacoby, Director of Technology Strategy, Northwestern University's School of Communication, in recognition of his work advancing tech-enhanced teaching Thank you to 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner, Moran Technology Consulting buff.ly/iSOVNFw

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EDUCAUSE
Rising Star Award
Alex Jacoby
Director of Technology Strategy, Northwestern University’s School of Communication

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our latest installment in the Showcase series, Technology Literacy for the Future Workforce, explores how leaders & teams can maximize their impact by connecting priorities to student outcomes, protecting capacity for work, & addressing change fatigue while creating opportunities. buff.ly/XON3ydY

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TECHNOLOGY LITERACY
FOR THE FUTURE WORKFORCE
EDUCAUSE SHOWCASE SERIES

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Text on a green background reads "Adapt to AI, Pressure, and Change," with a pink arrow in the bottom right corner.

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Adapt to AI, Pressure, and Change

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Text on a green background discusses managing competing priorities and workload challenges, with a pink arrow in the corner.

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Teams are managing competing priorities, directions are shifting, and workload challenges remain unaddressed. Start by connecting priorities to student outcomes, protecting capacity, and addressing change fatigue.

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Graphic showing the top three ways teams have adapted to institutional priorities, listed with corresponding percentages, against a pink background.

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TOP 3 WAYS
TEAMS HAVE ADAPTED TO
SHIFTING INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES

Adopted new technologies or tools 69%
Taken on new responsibilities 62%
Adjusted or reprioritized projects 61%

Kristen Gay, 2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report: How Teams Are Adapting to AI, External Pressures, and Strategic Change
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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Organizational Culture Award is presented to Randy Marchany, former Chief Information Security Officer at Virginia Tech, in recognition of his leadership in learning, mentorship & collaboration Thank you to 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner Moran Technology Consulting buff.ly/iSOVNFw

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EDUCAUSE
Organizational Culture Award
Randy Marchany
Chief Information Security Officer, Virginia Tech (retired)

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our latest Showcase, Technology Literacy for the Future Workforce, highlights how colleges & universities can support faculty to help students build the capabilities that will stand up to change: critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, & adaptability. Start reading now: buff.ly/XON3ydY

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TECHNOLOGY LITERACY FOR THE FUTURE WORKFORCE
EDUCAUSE SHOWCASE SERIES

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Build Faculty Facilitation Skills

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Text on a green background discusses preparing students for an AI-augmented workforce, emphasizing a shift to facilitative instruction. Features a black square and a pink arrow.

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Institutions can better prepare students for an AI-augmented workforce by shifting from teacher-centered models to facilitative instruction. This develops critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability.

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Community Leadership Award is presented to Gayleen Gray, Associate Vice-President & Chief Technology Officer at McMaster University, in recognition of her mentorship, service, & commitment. Thank you to 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner, Moran Technology Consulting. buff.ly/iSOVNFw

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Portrait of Gayleen Gray, smiling, with a gold background and green circular border. Text indicates the "Community Leadership Award" from EDUCAUSE.

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EDUCAUSE
Community Leadership Award
Gayleen Gray
Associate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, McMaster University

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference brings together the people and ideas shaping where higher ed IT is headed next. Advanced registration is currently open, so if you’re thinking about attending, now’s a good time to move forward before rates increase again. events.educause.edu/annual-confe...

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EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO
OCTOBER 14-15
Online
ADVANCED REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS 9/2

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 EDUCAUSE Leadership Award is presented to Lance Eaton, whose work has focused on making learning more accessible inside & outside of higher ed. Thank you to 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner, Moran Technology Consulting. buff.ly/iSOVNFw

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our newest Showcase, Technology Literacy for the Future Workforce, explores how higher ed institutions can prepare students for an evolving workforce by embracing facilitative approaches to foster critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, & adaptability. buff.ly/XON3ydY

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"A comprehensive approach to building faculty capabilities is needed—one that equips instructors with the competencies and mindsets to teach course content while developing students’ collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills."

Krista Wojdak and Erik Skogsberg, "Facilitative Teaching for Transformational Learning in the Age of AI," EDUCAUSE Review

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our latest installment in the Showcase series, Technology Literacy for the Future Workforce, explores how leaders & teams can maximize their impact, protect capacity, & address change fatigue. Don’t stay overstretched…explore the showcase today for answers buff.ly/XON3ydY

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TOP 3 WAYS
TEAMS HAVE ADAPTED TO SHIFTING INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES

Adopted new technologies or tools 69%
Taken on new responsibilities 62%
Adjusted or reprioritized projects 61%

Kristen Gay, 2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report: How Teams Are Adapting to AI, External Pressures, and Strategic Change
TECHNOLOGY LITERACY FOR THE FUTURE WORKFORCE

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The best part of the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference isn't just sessions. It's hearing how institutions are tackling the same challenges, sharing ideas, & finding new ways forward. Register today to join us in Denver Sept 29-Oct 2 to grow connections and get inspired for what’s next. buff.ly/2Hgf4lk

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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

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Higher education can strengthen students' 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. buff.ly/4IQkOeH

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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LEARN
CONNECT
EXPLORE

EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2026

SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO
OCTOBER 14-15
Online

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO
OCTOBER 14–15
Online
YOUR PEERS ARE HERE
ADVANCED REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS 9/2

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

In our newest installment in the Showcase Series, Technology Literacy for the Future Workforce, we explore strategies to support faculty and staff today while planning for tomorrow. Explore the showcase to discover how your institution can be future-ready now! buff.ly/XON3ydY

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TECHNOLOGY LITERACY FOR
THE FUTURE WORKFORCE
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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

AI is evolving. Expectations are shifting. Budgets are tight. If you're trying to make sense of it all, you're in good company. The 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference is where higher ed professionals come together to learn, connect, and tackle what's next together. buff.ly/2Hgf4lk

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EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO
OCTOBER 14-15
Online
ADVANCED REGISTRATION
DISCOUNT ENDS 9/2

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Programs that allow students to participate in cybersecurity activities benefit the students academically and professionally, and they improve institutional defenses against cyberattacks. er.educause.edu/articles/202...

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"We need to create conditions that enable those who come after us to tackle the world’s most intractable problems."

"That’s what higher education is about."

"Cybersecurity in the Public Interest: Inside Stanford’s Real-World Lab for Students by Jessie Kwak."

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EDUCAUSE @educause.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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 by peers • Thought-provoking keynotes • Discover new tech & connect with the people behind it buff.ly/2Hgf4lk

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EDUCAUSE
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 29–OCTOBER 2
Denver, CO
OCTOBER 14–15
Online
YOUR PEERS
ARE HERE
ADVANCED REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS 9/2

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