The Technologies Community engages IT innovators and specialists to support higher education.
Technology’s role in higher education is increasingly diverse, continually evolving, and embedded in the fabric of institutional operations. MHEC’s Technologies Community engages IT innovators and specialists from the services areas for technology, academia, students, and administration. This community provides strategic guidance on technology-related topics that helps MHEC support higher education institutions and its member states.
Community Focus
The Technologies Community is addressing common challenges facing Midwest institutions through the following initiatives:
- Shared services framework focused on development of templates and guidance for cross-institutional partnerships;
- Research and information gathering to identify IT resourcing trends and market dynamics in higher education and how they impact IT’s ability to support institutional mission and vision;
- Virtual collaboration through monthly community “ask me anything” sessions that allow participants to engage in peer-to-peer discussions and problem solving.
Community Activities for Members
- Coffee Chats: A monthly dialogue space where MHEC’s Technologies Community and guests can connect on evolving challenges and opportunities. Bring your current questions, share recent successes, and collaborate on practical approaches to common challenges.
- Annual Community Conference: Held in Chicago, this event convenes community members from across the Midwest to address current challenges, share solutions, and strengthen expertise across higher education.
Joining Our Community
For more information on the community, including how to join, please contact Benjamin Coder, MHEC programs and contracts manager.
MHEC Contracts
MHEC’s cooperative technology contracts save its member states millions of dollars annually. Contracts are established a variety of technology needs including computers, software, printers and peripherals, cybersecurity, and more.
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