Supporting Higher Education Business Leaders

Getting EPIC

Posted on November 20, 2025 by EnvisionED

Higher ed IT executive shares human-centered insights Joe SabadoDeputy CIOUC Santa Barbara Joe Sabado serves as Deputy CIO at UC Santa Barbara. An immigrant and first-generation college graduate with almost 30 years of experience in higher education, he is also...Read More

EnvisionED Podcast – Episode 5

Posted on November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 by EnvisionED

We sit down with Polly Alles, Contract Manager and Administrator at the University of Utah and President of the NIGP Utah Chapter, to discuss how empathy, collaboration, and leadership are transforming the landscape of higher education procurement. View All Episodes

AI Reveal

Posted on October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 by EnvisionED

Key Insights from the 2025 Digital Education Council Global AI Faculty Survey Conducted by the Digital Education Council (DEC), the Global AI Faculty Survey gathered insights from 1,681 faculty members representing 52 higher education institutions across 28 countries. This new...Read More

Communication

Posted on October 8, 2025 by EnvisionED

The Critical Skill Driving Higher Education Procurement There’s a passion in procurement that’s hard to match elsewhere. While the business world may focus on transactions, procurement professionals in higher education are driven by something deeper: a commitment to serve their...Read More

Wellness Check

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by EnvisionED

Handling the pressures of procurement By the time the morning hits its stride, Tyler Hansen's day is well underway. Gathering information. Providing guidance. Supporting clients. As the Senior Strategic Sourcing Supervisor at Brigham Young University (BYU), Hansen understands that you...Read More

Epic Insights from NIGP’s FORUM 2025

Posted on September 12, 2025October 8, 2025 by EnvisionED

Canon once again took the stage at NIGP’s national event—Forum—where over 1,000 procurement professionals gathered to share insights, challenges, and ideas shaping the future of the field. Over two days, we had the privilege of interviewing some of the brightest...Read More

Human Centered Design

Posted on August 27, 2025November 20, 2025 by EnvisionED

Building a change-positive culture through technology and personal touch Mitch DavisChief Information OfficerDartmouth College At Dartmouth College, innovation isn’t confined to labs or classrooms—it extends to the very infrastructure and leadership that supports learning. Mitch Davis, Chief Information Officer, is...Read More

Shape Shifting

Posted on August 13, 2025November 7, 2025 by EnvisionED

Integrating AI into education The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Business didn’t unfold around Matt Seitz—he was hired to help shape it. As Director of its new AI Hub, Seitz was hired to...Read More

Peer Pressure

Posted on July 30, 2025October 24, 2025 by EnvisionED

Best practices from higher education leaders Higher education leaders face lots of challenges—from shifting enrollment trends to technological disruptions and the need for innovative student support. Success requires forward-thinking strategies and adaptable solutions. Elite leaders are forging a path forward...Read More

Digital Dangers

Posted on July 16, 2025October 8, 2025 by EnvisionED

Studies reveal threats to campus data security College campuses, hubs of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, rely on secure digital infrastructures to support their communities. Yet, the rise in cyberattacks on higher education institutions threatens not only the immediate operations of...Read More