Long before COVID-19 disrupted higher education, most institutions lacked the ability to pivot and adjust to new challenges. The pandemic simply made this abundantly clear: Higher ed must become much more strategic with operations if it is to be ready for the future.

Colleges are taking a closer look at how to take full advantage of technology to meet their mission. For example, they understand the need to use and share data across the institution to reimagine and reshape their approach in innovative ways.

In this industry report, Unit4 and the Higher Education Dive explore the giant changes taking place in higher ed. In the face of ongoing uncertainty, the best investment institutions can make is to upgrade their approach to technology, data and operations. This will allow for:

• A holistic approach that breaks down administrative silos
• Transparent, real-time access to critical information
• An agile and innovative approach to planning

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