A key role Edge plays is in the ability to gather stakeholders to collaborate, interact, and strategize about the challenges and opportunities impacting our member institutions. This focus on networking and interaction reflects our commitment to promote collaboration and sharing of insights across the membership and among peers within our community.
Through regular interaction, our practice groups gather thought leaders that share a passion for their role in the education community and a commitment to share their knowledge with, and learn from, others. The Edge community flourishes by convening members around relevant topics to exchange best practices, learn new skills, and ask questions in an environment that fosters trust and professional growth for all involved. Practice groups include the CxO Exchange, and three Technology Practice Groups including, Education and Emerging Technology Practice Group, VMware Practice Group, and Cybersecurity Practice Group.
Digital transformation in the 21st century impacts the entirety of the academic enterprise. In pursuit of excellence in enterprise technology that supports the complete ecosystem of the institution, the CxO Exchange is open to all C-level (Cabinet) executives.
Executive leadership will be informed by industry thought leaders through professional development activities, panels, discussions, and informational presentations. The roles of Chief Information Officers, Chief Innovation Officers, and Chief Digital Officers are highlighted as strategic partners with other C-level executives in bringing about achievement of institutional mission and vision in research and education through successful technology implementations.
The Educational and Emerging Technology Practice Group convenes around the multiple facets of technology and pedagogy including the review and analysis of:
This collaboration is accomplished by bringing together the collective expertise of faculty, technologists and administration to stimulate and sustain online and hybrid learning initiatives and emerging educational technologies through events such as the Faculty Showcase and Best Practices Summit, as well as group meetings with speaker forums and demonstrations offered periodically throughout the year.
The Procurement & Purchasing Practice Group comes together to discuss best practices, sharing news and related information, and consider the professional practice of institutional procurement and purchasing. This Practice Group focuses on the full supply chain management concept of procurement, related procedures such as request for proposals (RFPs), establishment of awards, and contract management and governance. By collaborating together, the institutional procurement and purchasing experience, efficiency, and value is increased and a community of practice is established and cultivated. The Group’s domain expertise pertains to guidance, knowledge, skills, and abilities that:
The Cybersecurity Practice Group recognizes that security in all of its facets touches every aspect of the enterprise and extends well beyond the perimeter of the enterprise network. This Practice Group focuses on the full spectrum of cybersecurity concerns and dedicates itself to understanding, supporting and uniting the people, processes, standards and technologies that are needed to mitigate threats to our organizations, their students and personnel. The Group’s domain expertise pertains to workflows and cybersecurity processes to:
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