Generative AI in the LMS: A Looming Dichotomy of Instructional Quality

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is simultaneously going to make some instruction better than ever and some worse than it has ever been—and you might not be able to spot the difference. It’s no secret that generative AI is here to stay, and it’s no surprise that learning management system (LMS) companies are rolling out new […]
The Evolution of the Chatbot: Introducing Generative AI

To meet expectations around timely, relevant, and personalized communications amid budget cuts, staffing shortages, and other pressures, many higher education institutions are turning to chatbots—more recently, generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. Institutions have been using chatbots for years now. However, recent solution advancements that utilize generative AI have profound implications for higher education, which has […]
Tambellini Unveils Student Systems StarChart: The Definitive Guide for Institutions Seeking Their Best-Fit Technology Solutions

In higher education, two facts are as undeniable as gravity: 1) institutions are facing unprecedented competitive pressure to improve the student experience and outcomes, and 2) there is a complex morass of student system vendors that all make similar bold claims to help them reach that goal. It can be challenging to figure out where […]
Anthology Together 2023: Building Out on the Promise of a Single Solution

Approximately 2,000 attendees gathered at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, to learn what Anthology has delivered to its extensive product suite and what’s on tap for the next six months and beyond. Attendees applauded enthusiastically when Chairman and CEO Jim Milton announced that more than 200 new product features have been delivered since […]
Webinar: How to Lead Change Initiatives at Your Institution

To ensure the adoption of new systems, technology, and business processes that support transformation efforts, you must lead your institution’s change. Join Tambellini Group analysts Paul O’Brien and Mary Beth Cahill for an interactive webinar that will cover: Discover how you can lead the way in supporting your institution’s strategic initiatives, including new technology readiness […]
D2L Executive Summit and Fusion 2023 Conference Recap

On June 11–14, 2023, in Anaheim, California, leaders and users from higher education, K-12 education, and corporations joined at D2L’s annual Executive Summit and Fusion 2023 to hear about the company’s plans for artificial intelligence (AI) and workforce development while sharing teaching and learning tips and tricks with a large community of peers. Throughout the […]
Mergers and Acquisitions in Higher Education

The pace of mergers and acquisitions has rapidly accelerated in higher education in recent years as institutions adapt to a changing market. But what happens behind the scenes when two institutions decide to join forces? Northeastern University’s CIO, Cole Camplese knows firsthand from his experience building a unified technology operation for his institution’s recent partnership […]
Silent Cleanup: Managing Technical Debt in Higher Education Mergers and Acquisitions

With financial, political, demographic, and cultural pressures, higher education institutions are looking for new ways to operate and strengthen their standing (as recently highlighted in this survey.) Institutional leaders are increasingly pursuing mergers and acquisitions focused on aligning resources, simplifying operations, reducing duplication, and either direct or complementary alignment of academic offerings and student profiles. […]
Women in Tech: Caroline Maulana, University of South Carolina

When Caroline Maulana enlisted in the U.S. Army as a financial analyst at age 20, she had already earned her undergraduate degree and attended school in four countries on three continents. It’s no wonder she thrives as Director of Business Intelligence at University of South Carolina, where her leadership role requires her to be a […]
Oracle and Workday Implementation Partner Considerations

In higher education, some enterprise administrative vendors choose to handle their own implementations, such as Anthology, Ellucian, and Jenzabar. However, Oracle and Workday, in addition to providing implementation services for their products, also support a broad network of certified implementation partners. Thus, institutions that select Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications (Oracle Cloud) or Workday solutions must […]