As institutions of higher learning continue to grapple with the complexities of modern education, it’s clear that effective data dashboards are only half the battle. Dashboards provide valuable insights into institutional performance and student outcomes, yet they are merely a tool – a window into the analytics realm, as Mary Shacklett so aptly puts it. […]

Blog author: Emily Rudin, Chief Client Officer   It has been about a month since I joined Higher Digital, and many of you have asked me, “Why?” That’s a good question. I contemplated retiring; however, after listening to the Higher Digital executive team and staff, I heard a compelling story where I felt my background […]

In professional basketball, the triangle offense stands out as a strategic masterpiece. Popularized by Tex Winter and adopted by Coach Phil Jackson, this offensive system helped the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers secure numerous championships. But beyond the hardwood, the principles of the triangle offense offer profound insights into managing change in complex organizations. […]

Blog author: Fred Rocha, Senior Consultant (previously Chief Information Technology Officer for Coast Community College District)   We are all familiar with the concept of financial debt; the state of owing money to someone. For many, this is an uncomfortable feeling. Many of us strive to be debt-free and feel a great sense of relief […]

Every college or university has an ERP (SIS, HR, Fin) of some sort or another.  Whether it be a commercial product, one that is consortially developed, completely homegrown, or a combination of components, the ERP is essential to the day-to-day operations of the institution as well as its long-term planning efforts.  For decades, institutions have […]

Over the course of 2023, as I conducted more than 100 interviews with esteemed leaders in higher education, including Presidents, Provosts, Vice-Chancellors, and Chief Information Officers, a tapestry of valuable insights and lessons from these leaders has emerged.   My conversations unveiled key lessons from leaders that not only reflect the dynamic landscape of academia […]

For the last twenty-three years, EDUCAUSE – a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance the strategic use of technology and data to further the promise of higher education – has been publishing a Top 10 IT Issues list to help IT organizations contemplate major trends and what may come in the new year. But […]

Every time I go out to dinner with friends or family, I see an opportunity to split two (or more) dishes to diversify and enrich my dining experience. While my wife is often embarrassed when I do this with anyone outside the inner circle, she too has become a fan of “splitting” and apparently reserves […]