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EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education through the use of information technology.

 

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Nominate an Exemplary Leader in Your Community

EDUCAUSE Awards not only serve as an opportunity for self-evaluation and professional growth but also mark a career milestone. Submit a 2013 nomination by February 18.

New Content on EDUCAUSE Review Online

Explore digital distribution, sustaining education, the cloud security debate, and more in the latest content release.

CDS Update: Reporting Tool BETA Test

Work on the CDS reporting tool continues with a closed BETA test from mid-December to mid-January.

EDUCAUSE Review Welcomes 2013 Editors

EDUCAUSE Review welcomes three new department editors for 2013—Diane J. Graves for E-Content, Vernon C. Smith for New Horizons, and David Lassner for Viewpoints.

Research Computing: The Enabling Role of IT

This new report looks at the state of research computing in higher education, outlines IT's role, and provides recommendations for how IT can leverage their RC services.

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ACTIAdvanced Core Technologies Initiative

A venue for IT professionals from diverse institutions to collaborate on core technology challenges.

 

CDSCore Data Service

Comparative data to inform higher education IT strategic planning and management.

 

 

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Get a Quick Video Update on ACTI

Former Vice President Greg Jackson focuses on the recent work of the Communication, Collaboration, and Mobility and Campus Cyberinfrastructure Working Groups.

New Core Data Service Almanacs

These publicly available, two-page summaries distill CDS data by Carnegie Class and IT service areas.

Get a Quick Video Update on CDS

Leah Lang explains the primary benefits of CDS, findings from 2011 survey data, and updates coming in 2013.
 

Evaluating IT Service Quality

This ECAR report synthesizes data from CDS and three focus groups of IT professionals to better understand how and why institutions are gathering satisfaction data.

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Policy IconEDUCAUSE Policy

Tracks, analyzes, and advocates on the latest public and campus policy issues affecting higher education IT

 

Cybersecurity IconCybersecurity Initiative

Provides access to key information and resources and houses the Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC)

 

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Get a Quick Video Update on Policy

Former Vice President Greg Jackson explains the association's work on top higher education policy issues, including intellectual property and e-learning.

Get a Quick Video Update on HEISC

Rodney Petersen outlines HEISC resources and the issues the 2013 Security Professionals Conference program will likely feature.

Top Policy Challenges in Higher Ed Today

In this EDUCAUSE Policy video, representatives from ACE, AACC, NACUBO, AASCU, ARL, and AAU describe the most important policy challenges facing higher education today.

A Guide to Analytics Risk Management

This new resource provides a comprehensive overview of the risks higher education/IT leaders need to consider and address as they pursue analytics initiatives.

EDUCAUSE Policy Comments on Distance Learning Financial Fraud Rulemaking

Greg Jackson's May 31 letter to U.S. Department of Education touches on the use of technology to identify financial aid program fraud (particularly IP and e-mail tracking) and identity...

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Programs and Resources

ELIEDUCAUSE Learning Initiative

Understanding and advancing learning through the innovative use of technology

NGLCNext Generation Learning Challenges

A collaborative, multi-year initiative focused on identifying and scaling technology-enabled approaches to improve college readiness and completion.

 

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ELI Annual Meeting: Register Now

View F2F and online program details and register today for "Advancing the Next Generation of Learning," Feb. 4-6.

Latest Release in the 7 Things Series

See how collaborative learning spaces enable alternative pedagogies that allow for more inquiry and investigative work in the 7 Things You Should Know About Collaborative Learning Spaces...

New SEI Case Study Released

Check out the latest SEI case study, "Using Laptops in the Classroom: The University of Michigan." Open to ELI nonmembers after 90 days.

New ELI Community Update Video

Malcolm Brown and Diaz highlight resources for the teaching and learning community including case studies, face-to-face and online events, volunteer opportunities, and the ELI community forum.

ELI Brief Looks at Leadership and Learning Analytics

A new brief highlights some of the primary issues and processes for leading an organization in the deployment and use of learning analytics.

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Whether you're looking for a conference to attend face-to-face to connect with peers, or for an online event for team professional development, see what's upcoming.

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