Summary
ll VCCS employees have access to an EDUCAUSE membership, offering valuable resources for professional development, research, and collaboration in higher education. By creating a personal profile, users can unlock webinars, publications, networking opportunities, and toolkits tailored to their roles across the VCCS community.
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What Is EDUCAUSE?
https://www.educause.edu/ is a nonprofit association that helps higher education elevate the impact of IT. It provides a robust platform for collaboration, research, and professional development across academic and administrative domains.
Who Has Access?
All employees across the Virginia Community College System (VCCS)—whether you're in Information Technology Services (ITS), academic affairs, student services, or administrative support—have access to a full EDUCAUSE membership at no cost to you.
Why Should You Create a Profile?
Creating your EDUCAUSE profile unlocks a wide range of benefits tailored to your role and interests:
🔍 Discover Resources
- Access research, case studies, and toolkits on topics like cybersecurity, digital transformation, teaching and learning, and data governance.
📚 Learn and Grow
- Participate in webinars, online courses, and leadership programs.
- Earn digital badges and certificates to showcase your skills.
🤝 Connect and Collaborate
- Join communities of practice and discussion forums.
- Network with peers across institutions nationwide.
- Receive curated newsletters and alerts on emerging trends and best practices in higher education technology.
How to Get Started
- Visit https://www.educause.edu/
- Click “Login” in the top-right corner.
- Select “Create a Profile”.
- Use your VCCS email address to register.
- Follow the prompts to complete your profile and set your preferences.
📎 Refer to the attached step-by-step guide for detailed instructions.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance setting up your profile, please contact the Office of the CIO or your local IT support team.