Some people say Higher Ed IT is slow to adapt. While this may be partially true, it doesn’t make it any easier for University IT professionals to keep up with everything going on in the field. That’s where we come in as your Higher Ed IT Hub. Here are our picks for the must-read Higher Ed IT articles from across the web this month.
SAM Tools & Managing Compliance
Software Asset Management (SAM) tools can do more than just keep tabs on the software licenses your institution has access to. As EdTech Magazine explains, an implementation at Pima Community College helped the university ensure compliance and reduce their risks of being audited, as well as helping them save money by figuring out what software their users actually used. If you want to learn more about how SAM tools can help your university, check out EdTech Magazine’s full article.
Contingent Workers & Security Risk
For better or for worse, the amount of adjunct professors and other types of contingent workers in Higher Ed is on the rise. Most universities have plans in place to revoke permissions when tenured faculty or staff retire, but sometimes contingent workers slip through the cracks and retain their access for months or even years after leaving an institution. Read about the 8 ways to reduce security risks presented by contingent workers in Educause Review’s full article.
Security Technology Cost Analysis
Campus security is a very high priority to universities across the world, but there’s a lot more to it than hiring a locksmith and setting up a few surveillance cameras. Cost analysis of campus security is incredibly important to ensure your staff, faculty, and students are safe, and that you do the most to protect them within your budget. Discover the costs, benefits, and risks of implementing specific campus security technology with Higher Ed Tech Decisions in-depth article.
Cloud Security & Encryption
Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular in Higher Ed, but it comes with its own set of security risks that must be prevented. Whether it’s the use of data loss prevention (DLP) tools or specific user training, many universities are adopting new ways to reduce the risks of working in the cloud. Learn more about cloud security strategies with EdTech Magazine’s full article.
Data Analytics & Retention
Student retention and on-time graduation are two of the most pressing issues in Higher Education. Many universities are expanding their efforts in predictive data analytics to determine which types of students are more likely to drop out, and how to increase student retention on both a student-by-student basis and generally through student engagement programs. Read more about how your institution could be better using data analytics in University Business’ full article.
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