View From The Edge

Welcome to the Autumn/Fall 2025 issue of View From The Edge, where we celebrate the innovation, leadership, and collaboration defining our consortium and shaping the future of education and technology. In this edition, explore how members across our network are advancing digital equity, reimagining teaching and learning in the age of AI, and strengthening the infrastructure that supports institutional transformation. From Kean University’s visionary model of online learning and equity-driven access, to Stevens Institute of Technology’s unified communications overhaul that elevated cybersecurity and efficiency, this issue showcases technology as a catalyst for strategic progress. Discover how Hudson County Community College is leading in accessibility through Universal Design for Learning, and how Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Student Network Program bridges classroom theory and real-world application. Dive into insights on mentoring, procurement innovation, and the launch of EdgeCon Proceedings, which elevates shared scholarship into the global academic record. Together, these stories highlight the strength of our community—where innovation, collaboration, and purpose intersect to drive progress across higher education and beyond.