https://library.educause.edu/topics/leadership-and-management/institutional-managementen{92388925-9EA9-467F-B6BC-736B990FAAEB}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2026/9/from-transactional-to-strategic-building-strong-external-partnerships-in-higher-educationColleges and universities increasingly rely on a growing number of third parties that provide services, products, and other resources. When those entities function not simply as transactional but as partners they can help shape strategy, spur innovation, and navigate the hazards and opportunities that higher education faces.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:34:04 Z{1D074EBF-41D6-4A77-AC76-55C2171059BC}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2026/9/educause-partner-summit-resources The EDUCAUSE Partner Summit Resources collection reflects the ongoing work of higher education leaders, association leaders, and corporate partners committed to addressing the sector's most pressing challenges together.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:43:26 Z{723F6118-43C9-4B61-BFBC-362AEE0FA5AE}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2026/7/2026-educause-workforce-report-can-higher-education-break-the-cycle-of-reactivityThe 2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report examines how resource constraints are creating a cycle of reactivity across higher education and explores the impact of rising workloads, staffing challenges, and limited resources on teams, institutions, and workforce sustainability.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:27:25 Z{374E2F9B-7A6C-4C25-A1DC-39992BD747F3}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2023/11/educause-workforce-studiesThe EDUCAUSE Workforce Studies series, 2014 to 2026, brings together research reports that examine the changing technology workforce in higher education, exploring trends in staffing, organizational structure, leadership, professional development, budgets, and emerging workforce challenges.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:55:20 Z{4C6E80A3-5536-476E-8CE8-DA2A8EFBA081}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2026/6/2026-educause-workforce-report-how-teams-are-adapting-to-ai-external-pressures-and-strategic-changeThe 2026 EDUCAUSE Workforce Report examines how higher education technology and data professionals are adapting to rapid change driven by artificial intelligence (AI), financial pressures, and shifting institutional priorities. It focuses on how teams—not just institutions—are absorbing and responding to these changes.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:27:25 Z{4D651A2D-AC68-4EDB-A7CC-9BB95B7D1DAD}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2025/4/the-teaching-and-learning-workforce-in-higher-education-2025This report examines the teaching and learning workforce in higher education and identifies challenges and priorities. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:38:25 Z{42707462-0519-434C-A0EA-26FAD5C7E19D}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2024/4/higher-education-generative-ai-readiness-assessmentThe Higher Education Generative AI Readiness Assessment is designed to provide a sense of your institution’s preparedness for strategic AI initiatives. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:07:42 Z{E06F5F49-385C-4AEF-BED1-7317C4064775}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2025/2/2025-educause-ai-landscape-studyThis report summarizes higher education’s experiences related to AI strategy and leadership, policies and guidelines, use cases, the higher education workforce, and the institutional digital divide.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:58:09 Z{9DB8D90F-B838-4A1D-98CC-B5E108851E8C}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2024/5/2024-educause-action-plan-ai-policies-and-guidelinesThis Action Plan explores a policy framework that spans institutional governance, operations, and pedagogy regarding AI policies and guidelines. Tue, 21 May 2024 17:22:02 Z{3FC356BB-E4CC-4031-B135-446CF5CD5943}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2024/3/the-it-leadership-workforce-in-higher-education-2024This report aims to map the current contours of the higher education IT and technology leader workforce, understand its current challenges and opportunities, and reflect on what it all might mean for building a stronger workforce and, ultimately, a stronger higher education for the future.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:27:47 Z{4A317FC3-8AF1-43CA-BB48-2742F36CD463}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2024/2/2024-educause-ai-landscape-studyThis report summarizes higher education’s experiences related to AI strategic planning and readiness, policies and procedures, workforce, and its future.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:07:24 Z{1583F0FC-EDDA-4B50-9784-25FA7782CD19}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2022/5/smaller-and-restructured-how-the-pandemic-is-changing-the-higher-education-it-workforceOne of the most salient consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education has been a reduction and reorganization of the workforce.Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:21:11 Z{0A435788-7695-4920-9192-9BF59FF982BF}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2022/4/2022-educause-horizon-report-teaching-and-learning-editionThe 2022 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report profiles key trends and emerging technologies and practices shaping the future of teaching and learning, and envisions a number of scenarios and implications for that future.Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:07:50 Z{64C793BE-0C21-4B19-BC6D-0409D0636A3E}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2021/12/digital-transformation-at-minority-serving-institutionsThis report looks at the role of digital transformation for this group of institutions and includes the perspectives of technology leaders at two Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:43:09 Z{CE79C66E-5B9E-4CC9-BA6F-6DF40795D241}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2020/9/ask-the-experts-wastewater-surveillanceHear from CDC and academic researchers about the potential role of wastewater surveillance to detect COVID-19 on college and university campuses. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 22:29:11 Z{828A2F8A-7436-4B0C-AF52-EBC40B77B2EA}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2020/6/driving-digital-transformation-in-higher-educationThis report sheds light on the status of digital transformation (Dx) across the higher education landscape and identifies the culture, workforce, and technology shifts that are driving Dx forward.at colleges and universities. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:29:30 Z{97BB4CA9-DCBF-4213-9844-9AFFD3BDD86C}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2020/6/remote-working-continuity-plansMany campuses are facing the disruption of routine work and/or academic functions due to prolonged/indefinite campus or building closures due to COVID-19. Provided here are a few examples of institutions offering resources to work or teach a class from off campus: Tue, 23 Jun 2020 21:47:47 Z{28ACE00F-CC91-45EE-B7FB-1B65BE4BA98F}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2020/4/report-on-remote-assessment-proceduresFri, 01 May 2020 20:31:31 Z{83C4DF22-6B2D-4CFA-ABF8-A72A75EF845A}https://library.educause.edu/resources/2020/3/2020-educause-horizon-report-teaching-and-learning-editionThe Horizon Report profiles key trends and emerging technologies and practices shaping the future of teaching and learning and envisions a number of scenarios and implications for that future. It is based on the perspectives and expertise of a global panel of leaders from across the higher education landscape. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:50:43 Z