In this episode, Dr. Monique Sendze – Vice President for Information Technology and CIO at California State University, Chico – discusses her approach to effectively driving organizational change by creating a project and change management office to take an overarching view across the institution.  References:  Dr. Monique Sendze, Vice President for Information Technology and CIO […]

In this episode, Fred Rocha – recently retired CIO of Coast Community College District – shares perspective on what’s possible when a CIO masters the art of talking (and coffee) with institutional stakeholders. References: Fred Rocha, Senior Consultant, Higher Digital Coast Community College District

Announcing Higher Digital as Business Affiliate with Higher Education Systems & Services (HESS) Consortium and the Coalition for College Cost Savings  [McLean, VA, 26 September 2023] Higher Digital is pleased to announce they are a Business Affiliate partner of the HESS Consortium and the Coalition for College Cost Savings. With more than five years of […]

In today’s rapidly evolving higher ed landscape, successful, ongoing digital transformation is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity for institutions to remain competitive and relevant. However, embarking on this transformative journey requires more than “simply” implementing the latest technology. It demands a strategic alignment of leadership, change management, and technology—a synergy that forms […]

In this episode, Dr. Rafik Mohamed – Provost and VP of Academic Affairs at Cal State San Bernadino – offers suggestions on how best to leverage stakeholder buy-in as a change enhancer and accelerator. References: Dr. Rafik Mohamed, Provost and VP of Academic Affairs at Cal State San Bernadino California State University, San Bernadino

In this episode, Dr. Saul Jimenez-Sandoval – President of California State University, Fresno – explains how Ai could serve as the critical catalyst for higher education reform. References: Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, President, California State University, Fresno California State University, Fresno

[McLean, Virginia, 31 August 2023] – Higher Digital, a leading company focused on digital transformation in the higher education sector, is pleased to announce its engagement with Peninsula Bridge, a California-based nonprofit organization that empowers under-resourced students to achieve college and career success. By hiring two software developers through Peninsula Bridge’s internship program, Higher Digital […]

While higher education institutions must serve a variety of stakeholders and users with their digital systems and services, active students are their ultimate customers and therefore critical to getting things right. I am excited to share some great examples of how co-creation with students is helping some institutions up their digital transformation game while incorporating […]