EDUCAUSE Teaching and Learning Member Orientation
As an EDUCAUSE member, you have access to a vast collection of tools and resources that help you in your role as a teaching and learning professional in higher education. You also receive special pricing on (or free access to) all of our in-person and online events, leadership and management programs, and job postings within the EDUCAUSE Career Center.
Below you will find just some of the key resources and events to get you started.
If you want to take a deeper dive into all that we have to offer, we recommend exploring the Teaching and Learning Program.
Content and Communities
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EDUCAUSE Top 10, Trend Watch Report, and Horizon Reports
Gain insight into what's important to your peers and where they are focusing in their planning and management activities. -
EDUCAUSE Showcase Series
Get a closer look at our popular EDUCAUSE Top 10 and better understand urgent issues identified by the higher ed community each year. For each topic, we’ve gathered the tools and resources you need into one place to help guide your campus forward. -
EDUCAUSE Review
Our popular digital flagship publication will keep you up to date on current developments and trends in information technology, how they may affect the college/university as an institution, and what these mean for higher education and society. -
EDUCAUSE Library
Search within the world's largest collection of information about higher ed technology. -
Faculty and Student User Surveys
Collect data on the expectations and experiences faculty and students are having with technology on your campus. -
Learning Space Rating System (LSRS)
Download the LSRS to score how well your classroom design supports active learning. -
Teaching and Learning Community Groups
Follow and contribute to online discussions on issues and challenges facing higher education teaching and learning professionals.
"Becoming an engaged member of the Student Success Analytics Community Group was a game-changer when it came to my professional development. I connected with a network of practitioners and scholars who care deeply about their work and who are making substantive contributions to the field. We have published papers, presented, and co-created resources that none of us would have accomplished alone."
—Maureen A. Guarcello, PhD, San Diego State University; Director, Program Evaluation, Compliance, and Assessment
2024 Conferences, Events, and Trainings
| Event | Dates | Location | Attendees |
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| Learning Labs |
Year-round |
Online |
A wide range of EDUCAUSE members and nonmembers. |
| Member QuickTalks |
Year-round |
Online |
A wide range of EDUCAUSE members. |
| EDUCAUSE Demo Days |
Year-round |
Online |
A wide range of EDUCAUSE members and nonmembers. |
| Digital Learning Leaders Institute |
April 8–June 21 |
Online |
Professionals whose campus role involves the support, promotion, and leadership of teaching and learning. |
| EDUCAUSE Annual Conference |
October 21–24 |
San Antonio, TX |
Over 4,000 technology leaders and professionals across higher education. |
| Executive Leaders Academy |
Hybrid |
New or experienced CAOs, CIOs, CISOs or experienced senior leaders actively seeking higher education executive-level positions. |
“The most significant benefit of this program for my professional practice will be a deeper understanding of digital learning strategies and innovative technologies. This knowledge will enable me to enhance my career skills and methods, engage effectively with my team members, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving educational landscape.”
—Digital Learning Leaders Institute Participant
Volunteering and Mentoring
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EDUCAUSE Mentoring Program
Become a mentor or mentee to develop (or help others develop) and achieve personal and professional goals. -
Volunteering Opportunities
Serve on a committee or advisory board to help guide strategies in various areas of the association, review event proposals to help shape our signature conferences and events, contribute content to EDUCAUSE Review, and more.
“I learned just as much, if not more, from my mentee during my mentoring experience. My mentee's questions and insights were fresh and thought-provoking, and positively impacted my own practices as an ID.”
—Recent Mentee in the EDUCAUSE Mentoring Program