Products and Services

ECAR delivers a variety of research and analytical reports designed to foster dialogue and enhance decision-making among its college and university clients. The products range from short, timely analytical summaries to major research studies.

Research studies and case studies

These studies reflect substantial research efforts of strategic importance to higher education. Current studies are available by subscription or purchase, and early studies are publicly available. For access, see ECAR research studies and case studies.

Research bulletins

These frequent electronic updates provide an overview of key IT developments and illustrate their impact on higher education. Research bulletins provide concise, insightful, analyses of current topics that may range from products and services to policy and legislation. One goal of ECAR research bulletins is to provide credible, thoughtful, and timely analyses of important IT-related developments in higher education. Current research bulletins are available by subscription, and early bulletins are publicly available. For access, see ECAR research bulletins.

Roadmaps

ECAR roadmaps synthesize important information technology issues and provide recommendations for action in higher education. The content draws from ECAR research studies and case studies. ECAR Roadmaps are available to the public. For access, see ECAR roadmaps.

Subscriber Web site

All ECAR information is made available on the ECAR Web site. Reports, research updates, the ECAR research agenda, and information about subscriber-only events are posted to this site.

ECAR educational events

In addition to timely information and analysis, those ECAR subscribers who select the highest level subscription program (see Subscriptions and Subscribers) have, on a variety of occasions, the opportunity to interact with other leading institutions that face similar challenges. ECAR events include an annual symposium to update subscribers on ECAR research and to highlight emerging trends and issues. Other forums and workshops will focus on topics linked to ECAR research projects.