EnvisionED – Supporting Higher Education Business Leaders

Riding the Wave

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by EnvisionED

Higher Ed procurement in a time of change Higher Education procurement professionals are facing unprecedented macroeconomic headwinds—from tariffs and funding uncertainty to changing technologies and workforce challenges. But amid the turbulence, leaders are finding opportunities to reimagine how institutions spend,...Read More

Reshaping the Curve

Posted on June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 by EnvisionED

Technology speeds up processes Darin Matthews calls the balancing act that higher education institutions are performing when it comes to embracing technology while maintaining human engagement worth the effort. And if you ask him, he will tell you that students...Read More

Ensuring Continuity

Posted on June 5, 2025 by EnvisionED

Cybersecurity within higher education Talking with...Bob Turner, Chief Information Security Officer, Penn State University Universities face an uphill battle in protecting sensitive data, research assets, and operational systems. Higher education institutions like Penn State University are not only centers for learning...Read More

EnvisionED Podcast – Episode 4

Posted on May 7, 2025May 8, 2025 by EnvisionED

Explore how extended reality, human-centered design, and hospitality principles are reshaping engagement across campuses with experience alchemist and innovation leader Michael Deperro. View All Episodes

Matters of the Day

Posted on April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 by EnvisionED

Trending Higher ED Figures Turning Point While many institutions grapple with financial instability due to declining enrollment and reduced funding, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that undergraduate enrollment grew by 2.5% in spring 2024, marking the second consecutive...Read More

Building Bridges

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by EnvisionED

Strengthening community relationships in higher ed Inside the 17,000-square-foot facility strategically located in downtown Phoenix, there is state-of-the-art magic being made with tools and large-scale equipment. The structure, known as Phoenix Forge, is the largest community makerspace in the Southwest—a...Read More

Raising The Stakes

Posted on March 26, 2025July 2, 2025 by EnvisionED

Improving higher ed's value proposition Like many higher education institutions, Vincennes University (VU) has made significant investments in recent years to upgrade its IT infrastructure to support both remote and hybrid teaching and learning. The acceleration of the university's “bring...Read More

Adapt or….

Posted on March 12, 2025June 18, 2025 by EnvisionED

Higher ed leaders working through uncertainty Change is nothing new to higher education, but the level of uncertainty facing today’s institutions is testing even the most seasoned leaders. From potential federal funding cuts and grant disruptions to shifting political climates...Read More

Powerful Connections

Posted on February 26, 2025June 5, 2025 by EnvisionED

Leader discusses meaningful collaboration Brad SmithPresidentMarshall University Brad Smith’s career is a testament to the power of innovation, leadership, and community impact. After a remarkable tenure as CEO of Intuit, where he nearly doubled the company’s revenue and saw its...Read More

A Season of Change

Posted on January 15, 2025May 8, 2025 by EnvisionED

What it takes to embrace new ideas With a new year comes new changes. And with new changes come angst, challenges, and costs. Regardless of what prompts change within your institution, the bottom line is that change is constant and,...Read More