Technology implementation in higher education depends on individual initiative rather than institutional systems, with governance structures rarely including those responsible for implementation¶
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q2 i? Survey respondents report wide variation in technology practice within the same campus, with fewer than 30% agreeing that technology decisions and policy are clearly communicated. → Jacob 2026
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Jacob 2026¶
Jacob, S., Miceli, H., Schneider, H., & Peters Hinton, V. (2026). Institutional conditions for integrating emerging technologies in higher education. Digital Promise. https://doi.org/10.51388/20.500.12265/294
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Survey of 120 complete responses distributed via AAC&U's member directory to faculty, staff, and administrators. Fewer than 30% agreed technology policy was clearly communicated, while some faculty reported "lots of freedom and encouragement to try new digital tools".
"Survey respondents reported a wide range of practices even within the same campus. Some faculty described having lots of freedom and encouragement to try new digital tools, yet less than 30% agree or strongly agree that technology decisions and policy are clearly communicated to the campus community."
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Related Claims¶
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Technology implementation in higher education depends on individual initiative rather than institutional systems, with governance structures rarely including those responsible for implementation |
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Technology implementation in higher education depends on individual initiative rather than institutional systems, with governance structures rarely including those responsible for implementation |
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2026 |
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2031 |
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