Teaching Continuity in a Remote Setting: Expectations Are Key to Faculty and Student Success

As colleges and universities send their students, faculty, and staff home to teach, learn and work, what does it mean to move your face to face engaged classrooms to an online environment, and how do you support them best? This reminds me of the early days of using a learning management system (LMS). When I […]
Are You Suddenly Managing a Remote Team?

As colleges and universities move to remote work in the coming days, it is a challenging time for leaders who need to stay productive and take care of the health and well-being of their team members. If you are responsible for a team that is suddenly remote, here are some tips to help you keep […]
Coronavirus, Compassion, and Change

I feel for my former colleagues and friends in higher education right now. Having recently left an institutional role, I can easily imagine the conversations that are happening on campuses across the United States, the difficult decisions that are being made, and the stress that COVID-19 is creating for institutions and their leaders, their faculty […]
Coronavirus and COVID-19: How Colleges and Universities Should Prepare

Tambellini’s Vice President of Industry Relations Raechelle Clemmons discusses measures higher education institutions should take to prepare for consequences of the novel coronavirus. This podcast focuses on disaster recovery and business continuity and the unique situations in which institutions may find themselves. Colleges and universities may be faced with the need to close, requiring IT […]
Student Success, Continuing Education, and the Changing Landscape of Higher Education

As institutions focus on lifelong learning and as employers focus on retooling their workforce, there is a need to reimagine the methods they use to connect students throughout their life—from first contact with an institution until retirement and beyond—to meet their ongoing educational requirements. The changes are driven by students, institutional goals, and businesses that […]
Must-Read Resources for Institutions Preparing for Deployment Infographic

Technology journeys require careful planning. Let us make it easier for you to prepare your institution for successful and timely deployment. This infographic highlights the expertise and insights that can assist your higher education organization through this highly complex process. From research reports that provide critical information on current technology trends, strategic thinking, and market […]
Three Reasons Agile Works for Implementations

When considering an ERP or cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) in higher education, agile practices can be instrumental in ensuring successful and timely implementation. As an agile enthusiast, I must confess that nearly 15 years ago, when the agile manifesto and I crossed paths, it was love at first sight. For me, it explained […]
A Chief Information Security Officer Discusses Cybersecurity and Identity and Access Management

West Virginia University’s CISO Alex Jalso shares thoughts on information security and identity management in higher education. Tambellini’s Katelyn Ilkani asks Jalso about his security philosophy and the steps he takes to keep WVU’s systems safe. Jalso describes the process of establishing a new identity and access management (IAM) system and shares lessons learned. Learn […]
11 Questions to Ask Potential Deployment Partners

One of the most impactful initiatives for an institution in higher education is to replace its ERP system or any one of its components. Software vendors are investing resources in developing robust, modern software solutions for higher education, particularly in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions—those that are comprised of finance, human capital management (HCM), and […]
Student Success Expertise and Insights Infographic

The Tambellini Group is the world’s leading independent technology research and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to higher education. A key focus for Tambellini in 2020 is to expand our research on student success. Key expertise and insights can assist institutions in achieving mission-critical student success initiatives. Subscribe to Tambellini’s Top of Mind, a weekly podcast […]