Explore the speakers, topics, and technologies being showcased at EDUCAUSE 2024 — Oct. 21-24

 

Live at EDUCAUSE 2024—eCampus News Exclusive Coverage

• LaptopsAnytime Brings Device Management to Campuses
• Kion Announces New CloudOps Features for Cloud Identity, Automation and FinOps at EDUCAUSE Annual Conference
• AI, Values, and the Future of Higher Education at EDUCAUSE 2024
• EDUCAUSE News: Ellucian’s AI Survey Reveals Surge in AI Adoption
• How to Maximize Your EDUCAUSE24 Experience
• EDUCAUSE Sneak Peek with Jarret Cummings
• EDUCAUSE News: Students Lead in Embracing Generative AI for Learning
• Add Some AI Extras
• EDUCAUSE News: Anthology Improves the Student Experience with AI-Enabled Enrollment and Retention Services, Powered by AWS
• EDUCAUSE Sneak Peek with Kathe Pelletier

Kion Announces New CloudOps Features for Cloud Identity, Automation and FinOps at EDUCAUSE Annual Conference

Company showcases latest platform capabilities and highlights best practices to support cloud initiatives in higher education and research institutions

Kion, the leading automated CloudOps platform for multicloud, today announced the availability of Kion version 3.11, introducing new features for Identity and Access Management (IAM), compliance automation, and FinOps. These new capabilities are advantageous for organizations, including higher education institutions, looking to implement policy-based controls and enforcements to better manage and automate their multicloud infrastructure. Along with showcasing these new capabilities at EDUCAUSE, the company will also be presenting a session with Northwestern University and Texas A&M University on creating a culture of accountability using a “governance by default” approach to cloud operations.

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AI, Values, and the Future of Higher Education at EDUCAUSE 2024

The conference is in full swing with sessions touching on a wide array of topics. But there is still one unavoidable conversation point. Jenay Robert, Senior Researcher for EDUCAUSE broke it down for me early—the growing impact of AI. She emphasizes the need to integrate AI technologies thoughtfully, starting from human values. She reflects on the humanistic approach to AI, urging educators to examine how these tools affect teaching, student engagement, and institutional operations. She also highlights the importance of data governance, privacy policies, and the future applications of AI, stressing the importance of translating insights into practical actions. Have a listen:

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LaptopsAnytime Brings Device Management to Campuses

eCampus News spoke with Matthew Buscher, CEO and co-founder of LaptopsAnytime, at booth #6076, about the variety of features and functions their solutions bring students in need of tech anytime, anywhere.

All LaptopsAnytime Kiosk Systems are ‘Made in the USA’, UL-Approved and designed for heavy usage. The systems can be used 24/7/365 and can be placed anywhere with standard 110V (or international equivalent) power and Ethernet. LaptopsAnytime Kiosk systems can be managed at the kiosk or remotely via our Central Management Server. In addition, all kiosk systems are smartly configured to authenticate to many different local databases from LDAP/Active Directory to Integrated Library System via SIP-2 (172 different ones so far).

LaptopsAnytime’s innovations include configurable Automated Checkout Dispensing Kiosks that dispense wide range of Laptops/Tablets/Portable 110V Power Chargers on demand, recharge devices, automatically return devices back to pre-set image, authentication to/with Library ILS and/or LDAP/Active Directory databases, and email notifications. https://www.laptopsanytime.com/

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EDUCAUSE News: Ellucian’s AI Survey Reveals Surge in AI Adoption

Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, released its second annual AI survey report. This report shows that AI adoption by higher education professionals for work and personal use has more than doubled over the past year. In a survey of 445 faculty and administrators from more than 330 institutions across the U.S. and Canada, 93% expect to expand their AI use for work purposes over the next two years.

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How to Maximize Your EDUCAUSE24 Experience

Get ready for the annual conference–plan your schedule around priority sessions and networking opportunities.

Hosted in San Antonio, Texas this year, the EDUCAUSE 2024 Annual Conference runs from October 21-24. During that time, attendees can connect with forward-thinking higher-ed professionals for content sessions and programming, networking opportunities, and access to technology and solution providers.

Haven’t registered yet? Do it here! Attendees will have access to various networking opportunities at the conference, both online and in-person. These will come in a variety of formats, including informal meetups, career coaching, mentoring opportunities, facilitated discussions, community group meetings, meet-ups, Braindates, and more.

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EDUCAUSE Sneak Peek with Jarret Cummings

Senior Advisor for Policy and Government Relations Jarret Cummings Shares Insights into Higher Ed IT Policy Challenges

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eCampus: We’re just a few weeks away from EDUCAUSE 2024 in San Antonio. Could you give us a preview of your session and share some insights on IT policy in 2024?

Jarret Cummings: Absolutely. Every year at the conference, we review major policy issues affecting the EDUCAUSE community, and 2024 has been particularly eventful. One issue we’ve been pulled into is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) proposed cyber incident reporting regulations. Though these aren’t finalized yet, we’ve had to compile our community’s views and concerns about how higher education fits into this process.

Additionally, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its final regulations for web and mobile app accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II. This impacts all public colleges and universities, and we expect these regulations will eventually extend to private institutions as well. Lastly, research cybersecurity has been a hot topic, with new guidelines issued by the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Fitting all of this into 45 minutes at EDUCAUSE will be a challenge, but we’re up for it!

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EDUCAUSE News: Students Lead in Embracing Generative AI for Learning

New survey data from Tyton Partners, supported by D2L and others, shows that students are leading the way in integrating generative AI (GenAI) into their academic practices.  This highlights a significant opportunity for more AI-focused innovation, better tools for educators and students, and the need for a more responsive educational landscape. On October 22 at EDUCAUSE, D2L’s CEO, John Baker will participate in a panel discussing these survey findings and how to prepare learners for the jobs of the future with critical skills like generative AI. Then, on October 23, D2L’s Academic Affairs Director, Emma Zone, will join a panel to explore strategies for driving learner re-enrollment and enhancing student success.

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Add Some AI Extras

As higher ed hopes to harness AI’s power, pre-conference sessions focus on implementing AI-powered innovations AI has cemented its role in higher education, prompting students, faculty, and administrators to continue to explore its potential.

If you’re hoping to grow your AI know-how and immerse yourself in AI learning, you might want to register for one of the many AI pre-conference workshops that take place on Monday, October 21. As you explore the conference agenda, here are some AI highlights to put on your calendar–these require a separate fee and/or separate registration, so don’t wait too long to sign up):

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EDUCAUSE News: Anthology Improves the Student Experience with AI-Enabled Enrollment and Retention Services, Powered by AWS

Anthology recently announced the future of student support, combining Anthology’s proven enrollment and retention services powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). This is the latest innovation from Anthology Services, combining AWS technology, generative AI, and Anthology’s expert staff to proactively and reactively support students. Anthology will showcase the future of Student Services powered by AWS and how they can deliver more student enrollment, retention and institutional value next week at EDUCAUSE. 

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EDUCAUSE Sneak Peek with Kathe Pelletier

Senior Director of Community Programs Kathe Pelletier on Higher Ed Trends and Technology to Track

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eCampus: Can you give us a sneak peek into some of the top trends you’ll be discussing at the event? Specifically, trends that don’t involve AI?

Kathe Pelletier: [Laughs] That’s a tricky one! It’s tough to talk about anything without AI coming into the conversation these days. But yes, one trend I’m excited about is data governance and data management. Institutions are realizing they need to get their “data house” in order, which includes building a strong data culture and improving data literacy. This is especially important for those planning to implement custom AI tools.

Another area I’m seeing a lot of interest in is workforce development, especially with a focus on human-centered leadership. There’s a push to give people space to innovate and grow without overwhelming them, which ties into broader conversations about workforce culture.

eCampus: You mention workforce culture. Coming out of the pandemic, it feels like higher ed has seen more permanent changes—particularly around hybrid learning. Do you agree?

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