Cropped shot of wooden coffee table with laptop, smartphone and a cup of tea in the living room at home by the window against beautiful sunlight Higher ed IT staff want flexibility. Can universities deliver? The ability to work remotely is important for job seekers in IT, but universities sometimes have rules against it. Nov 10, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
Susan Grajek presents the Top 10 IT Issues for 2023 at the Educause conference in Denver. (Lindsay McKenzie / Scoop News Group) Educause priorities list gives IT leaders a seat at the table Educause's annual list of priorities in higher-ed IT leads with giving campus technology leaders a greater voice in institutional planning. Oct 31, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
Karen Catlin presents on how to attract and retain a diverse workforce at the Educause 2022 conference in Denver on Oct. 26, 2022. (Lindsay McKenzie / Scoop News Group) Attracting diverse talent getting harder, say higher ed IT leaders Higher education IT leaders said they face burnout and competition from other organizations in building and keeping a diverse workforce. Oct 27, 2022 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Getty Images) CISA-backed nonprofit announces ‘National Cybersecurity Education Month’ Nonprofit Cyber.org expanded its cybersecurity education week to National Cybersecurity Education Month, in hopes of boosting collaboration. Jun 14, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Getty Images / John Smith / VIEWpress) For diverse cyber talent, big tech teams with historically Black schools Big tech companies including Microsoft and IBM are working with historically Black institutions to build a pipeline of cybersecurity talent. Jun 6, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images) Grow With Google training now free for 500 workers at every U.S. business Grow With Google is now offering every business in the United States 500 free scholarships to its certificate program. May 2, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Getty Images) Ellucian wants users’ data on career opportunities, student success Edtech giant Ellucian is allowing the Burning Glass Institute research group to use its data for workforce development research. Apr 12, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Getty Images) Higher ed adjusts as basic technology skills change A group of university leaders discussed how integral digital literacy and software skills are in ensuring students are ready for graduation. Mar 30, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Getty Images) Automatic credential suggestions coming to popular learner-records platform Territorium has announced a partnership with Credential Engine to automatically offer learners continuing education suggestions. Mar 1, 2022 By Emily Bamforth
(Smith Collection / Gado / Getty Images) Google announces $100 million fund for students earning online career certificates The Google Career Certificates Fund covers program entry fees and can provide support for other costs, like childcare and transportation. Feb 18, 2022 By Emily Bamforth