Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 12:00PM–1:00PM ET | Online

Showcase Webinar | Putting People First

In a time of rapid change, excitement and consternation about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), and increasing financial pressures, higher education institutions are uniquely challenged to maintain a skilled and motivated technology workforce.

In this Showcase Webinar, you’ll hear different perspectives from industry and institutional leaders in higher education technology as they consider changing workforce needs and priorities.

Outcomes:

  • Consider how institutions are thinking about flexible work arrangements and integrating technology into workforce management and training.
  • Learn about approaches to professional development, creating belonging, and supporting staff mental health and well-being.
  • Understand how institutions are approaching workloads and staffing in today’s environment.

Additional Resources

Check out the Putting People First Showcase when it releases on August 25 and review the EDUCAUSE Workforce Studies for more.

 

Presenters

  • Sarah Hepler

    Assistant Director, Learning Experience Design, Georgia State University

  • Sharon Kelley

    Executive Director for Information Security & CISO, New Jersey Institute of Technology

  • Jason Maslanka

    Chief Technology Officer, University of Illinois Chicago

  • Scott McGregor

    Director of Community Enablement and Incubation, Cisco Systems, Inc.

  • Sophie White

    Content Marketing and Program Manager, EDUCAUSE

Resources & Downloads

  • Slides

    3 MB, pdf - Updated on 8/27/2025

  • Recording

    Updated on 8/27/2025

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