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The Power of the CIO and CISO Partnership Joining Steven Institute of Technology in 2020, Tej Patel brought over fifteen years of corporate information technology and higher education experience to his new leadership role as the University’s Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Along with leading the IT strategy for Stevens, Patel also advises…
Edge’s vCISO Services to the Rescue! EdgePro solutions aim to deliver support and provide value to our members as they meet the challenges of a world driven by information and an unprecedented pace of technological change. From professional services, to staff augmentation, to end-user support applications, EdgePro is designed to help members grow, thrive, and…
Smart Building Showcased at Edge’s Executive Networking Reception This year’s Higher Education Executive Networking event not only allowed community members and leaders to network with each other, but gave Edge and historical members from New Jersey a chance to hear how they can better support the individual missions of each organization. Edge also formed new…
Support & Services for Launching Your Nonprofit Venture Give your institution’s new nonprofit entity, foundation, or small business a successful start with expert guidance from Edge’s full scope of incubator services and hosting. Launching a new venture is both exciting and demanding. Where does one begin? There’s a tremendous amount of ‘heavy lifting’ to ensure…
Pushing the Boundaries of Interdisciplinary Innovation With AI exploration in full swing across the higher education community, Princeton University is among the institutions investing in AI research and supporting interdisciplinary collaborations among researchers who are using AI technology. As a key partner in creating an artificial intelligence innovation hub for New Jersey, Princeton aims to…
NSF CC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships, Innovation, and Education (CRISPIE) “This initiative creates diverse research collaboration opportunities for faculty across New Jersey, enabling further data-intensive research in disciplines including physics, astronomy, biology, genomics, earth and environmental sciences, data science, and cybersecurity. The project includes a robust training and support program…
Dr. Jennifer Rexford Supporting a Thriving Academic and Research Enterprise Dr. Jennifer Rexford’s journey to becoming provost of Princeton University has been filled with many exciting accomplishments and milestones. As a celebrated leader in computing, researcher in computer science, and Gordon Y.S. Wu Professor in Engineering, the Princeton graduate was honored to step into this…
Aligning Strategy and Technology to Achieve Educational Excellence Joining Montclair State University in May 2024, David Chun brings a diverse and extensive background in information technology and executive leadership to his new role as the institution’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). With over 20 years of experience in the field, Chun will oversee Montclair State’s information…
Dr. Lawrence Drake Forging Pathways for Lifelong Learning With a passion to make meaningful change in the world, Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman LEADing for Life Enterprise, is dedicated to empowering generations of learners and helping students look beyond high school to envision a future filled with possibilities. Through strategic leadership…
Leveraging Higher Education Reference Models to Align IT Strategies with Institutional Goals Designed to create a structured approach to understanding and improving various aspects of higher education institutions, the Higher Education Reference Models (HERM) provide standardized business and data architectures in areas such as administration, academic processes, and technology integration. These models share best practices…