Title: Beyond the Island: Cultivating Community at EDUCAUSE

 Abstract: Feeling like you’re on an island as a learning analytics practitioner? Wish you had a community of peers to share with and learn from? Itching to contribute to a greater body of knowledge? In this session, you will learn about how to achieve these things and more by getting involved with EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association and community of higher education professionals tackling a broad spectrum of challenges related to the adoption and application of technology in higher education, working together for the greater good. Community-inspired impact is central to our vision. Get inspired to collaborate and contribute to the collective impact, enhancing accessibility, improving the student experience, and ultimately helping to transform the educational landscape.

 Presenter: Kathe Pelletier, Director, Teaching and Learning Program, EDUCAUSE