Just as technology has transformed the way students learn, it also has the power to improve the
way that colleges and universities manage the administrative process. Smaller schools in particular
seek IT solutions that will enable them to be competitive with larger institutions, neighboring community
colleges, and online programs. However, higher educational institutions must balance the benefits realized
by enterprise systems with the potential for unforeseen expenses and new application software disruptions.
The realities of higher education in the 21st century drive college and university
leaders to pursue
new avenues of growth. Initiatives such as online course delivery, satellite campuses,
executive education, and corporate seminars present significant challenges to IT. As administrators are forced
to achieve more with less in a growing regulatory environment, they must have more flexible, effective
tools. By examining the best practices of forward-looking post-secondary educational institutions, specific
technology and infrastructure guidelines emerged. To learn more, download our
Mapping IT Strategies Whitepaper.