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Thank you so much for being a part of the EDUCAUSE community this year. We couldn't be more excited for what we'll do together in 2025. As we move into the new year, make sure to take some time to relax and reflect. We'll see you in the new year!

The U.S. Department of Defense released the final regulations for its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program on October 15, 2024. The DOD reconfirmed the exclusion of fundamental research from CMMC program requirements and added concepts to help institutions meet the requirements. https://buff.ly/4ixBsL5

"Are you looking for ways to be engaged with EDUCAUSE in 2025? It’s not too late to submit your application to join the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee or the Recognition Committee. When you join the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support the development of potential board candidates for governance positions as well as executing the process for nominating candidates to serve as elected directors. Head to EDUCAUSE Connect to learn more about this opportunity! As a member of the Recognition Committee, you’ll be part of the team that establishes the nomination and selection process for winners of the four EDUCAUSE leadership awards. Click here to submit your name for consideration to be a part of this fantastic committee. Both committees are appointing members to three-year terms. Deadlines for submission are December 31, 2024. https://buff.ly/3w1uzOR

Calling all first-time managers and future leaders! The EDUCAUSE New Managers Institute is here to help you crush your management goals. Get the essential skills you need to confidently lead projects, teams, and people. This program starting January 13 offers a thorough look at what it means to be a manager, covering everything from building strong communication and mastering project management to managing budgets, boosting team performance, and stepping into your leadership potential.

The suggested readings in this installment of the "Leaders Are Readers" series offer inspiration and ideas for becoming a better and more productive leader in 2025. https://buff.ly/4grkNqI

Collaborative partnerships between higher education institutions and technology solution providers are strengthened by focusing on great communication, shared vision, and top-notch expertise. https://buff.ly/4fkXL3P

Recorded from the 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, Sophie and Jenay chat with Mike Richichi and Brendan Post about how higher ed can level up and future-proof itself. https://buff.ly/3BtvOsR

AI is reshaping the world, including higher ed, and the call for responsible use has never been louder. While it promises big wins in teaching and learning, challenges like social inequity, environmental impact, and dehumanization keep popping up. Institutions are in the hot seat, juggling the need to embrace tech while keeping ethics front and center. https://buff.ly/3ZxWSiD

Online learning continues to grow exponentially…is your institution prepared to respond to demand? Start prepping now because higher education needs to plan for change, including increased student demand for online education. The Changing Landscape of Online Education, 2024 (CHLOE 9) outlines the strategic shifts institutions can adopt to prepare. Our latest showcase, Adapting to the Future, has all the resources you’ll need to plan for 2025 and beyond. https://buff.ly/496goY5

After over a year in limbo, the U.S. Department of Education is taking steps to formally rescind its "Dear Colleague Letter" that attempted to apply its third-party servicer regulations to higher education institutions and their content, software, systems, and services providers.