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The Higher Ed blogosphere is a fantastic resource for discovering the most important trends and pressing topics for Higher Ed professionals. Here you can find a collection of non-tech Higher Ed blog articles from around the web. We are constantly updating this list from some of our favorite sources.
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UC convenes Artificial Intelligence Working Group to Harness Innovative Technology, Establish Guardrails for Equitable and Ethical Use

By Karen Aldridge. Artificial intelligence (AI) — machines or computer programs capable of learning and problem-solving to perform tasks that typically require humans — can make people and organizations more efficient. At the same time, these technological advances can prompt serious concerns around privacy, equity and safety. In response to this societal challenge, the University of California formed a Presidential Working Group on Artificial Intelligence in early 2020 that brings
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Published on February 3, 2021 By UC IT Blogger
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CENIC Announces New and Diverse Fiber Route from Sacramento to Northern California

CENIC has built a new and diverse fiber path between Sacramento and northern California, adding to its inland route. The new path creates a diverse 260-mile regional loop from Sacramento and back, traveling through Colusa, Corning, Palo Cedro, and Chico. The path has 3.2 terabits per second of capacity and includes new nodes in Chico and Palo Cedro. CENIC’s California Research and Education Network (CalREN) serves the vast majority of K-20
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Published on February 3, 2021 By UC IT Blogger
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UC Adoption of ORCID: An ID for Researchers

By Marisa Strong. If you’re a researcher on a UC campus, you most likely have heard of ORCID (Open Research and Contributor ID). ORCID iD is a unique digital identifier that provides name disambiguation between researchers who may share the same name. ORCID, managed as a nonprofit organization, provides a registry of ORCID iDs. These are in widespread use among research institutions, funders, publishers, and 7 million individuals across the
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Published on January 27, 2021 By UC IT Blogger
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Student Medical Records at UC San Diego Make Epic Change and a California First

By J. Jeffery Reeves, Stacie San Miguel, Reina Juarez, Joseph Behymer, Kevin M. Ramotar, and Patricia Maysent. Across the nation, top universities offer comprehensive health services to more than 20 million students in the form of primary, urgent and mental health care services. Management of medical records within student health centers is often outdated and unconnected to local health systems or the students’ home health care providers, creating significant challenges
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Published on January 27, 2021 By UC IT Blogger
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Register Now! March 12 Women in Tech Symposium

The 5th annual Women in Tech Symposium, an all-day virtual event taking place on March 12, is now open for registration. The symposium is the flagship event of the Women in Tech Initiative at UC. This year’s theme is “the new era in human-computer interaction.” The symposium will showcase issues, sector opportunities, and career paths of experts in human-computer-interaction (HCI). Hear from experts in the HCI field, including Katia Canepa Vega (UC
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Published on January 27, 2021 By UC IT Blogger
1 month ago

What Were the Top 5 Stories for UC IT in 2020?

   By Mark Cianca and Yvonne Tevis. Well, COVID—and Remote Work and Learning The most-viewed blog article for 2020 is an open letter in February by UC’s CIOs endorsing alternative and flexible work arrangements to recruit/retain talent. They didn’t know they were foreseeing the future. Shortly after, COVID hit, and remote work, teaching, and learning became urgent necessities. UC IT teams rose to the occasion – provisioning equipment, implementing
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Published on January 20, 2021 By UC IT Blogger
1 month ago

Back by Popular Demand: UC IT Town Hall with Eugene Whitlock

Join UC Berkeley Chief People & Culture Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, Eugene Whitlock on Tuesday, February 2. He will continue the conversation from the October 19 town hall about “Cultivating Inclusion and Belonging During a Pandemic.” All are welcome! The meeting will be recorded and posted online. Add to calendar. February 2, 2020 11:00 – noon Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/97921030908
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Published on January 20, 2021 By UC IT Blogger
1 month ago

UC Women in Tech Session: Mentorship and Sponsorship

Don’t miss the annual UC Women in Technology Committee’s featured session, With a Little Help From My Friends: The Importance of Mentorship and Sponsorship, during the final Virtual UC Tech, on Tuesday, January 26, at 3:30 pm. Jenn Stringer, Associate Vice Chancellor for IT and Chief Information Officer at UC Berkeley, will host a talk about the value – particularly for women – of having both mentors and sponsors throughout
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Published on January 20, 2021 By UC IT Blogger
1 month ago

CloudLabs: How UC San Diego Deployed Remote Computer Labs in Record Time

By Valerie E. Polichar. When COVID-19 caused a pivot to remote instruction with little notice, students lost access to on-campus computer labs where they could use licensed software to complete coursework. UC San Diego’s educational technology teams sprang into action. In less than three weeks, they built CloudLabs—providing students remote access to over 200 apps on three operating systems. UC San Diego’s educational technology teams support over 300 pieces of
Source: University of California IT Blog
Published on January 13, 2021 By UC IT Blogger
2 months ago

Register for Final UC Tech Virtual Event – Jan. 26

UCLA will host the final Virtual UC Tech event on Tuesday, January 26. The theme is “Together We Rise” and topics will include professional development, women in tech, diversity, and accessibility. The featured keynote is the UC Women CIO Panel with UCLA CIO Lucy Avetisyan. For more information, please view the event schedule. If you registered for past UC Tech 2020 Virtual Events, just click the “Register Now” button on
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Published on January 13, 2021 By UC IT Blogger
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