A Case Study for Open Source as a Strategic Imperative for Higher Education

Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 9:45AM–10:30AM CT | Meeting Room 208 A, Level 2
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
Universities face pressure to innovate and improve learning. This panel explores open source as a strategic imperative, using WGU as a case study. Open source drives collaboration, innovation, and cost-effective solutions, empowering universities to enhance educational technology and promote a more equitable future for higher education.

Presenters

  • Josh Baron

    Development Officer, Apereo Foundation

  • Mike Hassett

    Director, Program Experience Solutions, Western Governors University

  • Stephanie Lieggi

    Executive Director of CROSS, University of California, Santa Cruz

  • Ed Zarecor

    VP Engineering, Axim Collaborative