Edtech leaders say they're now part of the inner circle of executive leadership and the business of higher education is "100 percent dependent" on technology.

School closures are underscoring technology's shortcomings in a way that could benefit education in the long-term, said technology researcher Amber Case.

Improving data governance and enabling the transformation of education through technology will be Brandon Gatke's top priorities, he told EdScoop.

Kari Branjord, Ellucian's SVP of digital transformation, says universities' paper processes are inhibiting students and their own workforces.

Kevin Davis, formerly the college's deputy CIO, will now lead digital transformation efforts and engage more directly with the campus community.