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Friday Five for July 18th, 2025

1. Nominate for the 2025–26 BruinTech Board!

Serving on the board is a fantastic way to grow your leadership toolkit—whether you're interested in event planning, tech support, communications, or strategic initiatives, there’s a role for you. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with colleagues across campus and make a lasting impact on the BruinTech community.

You can nominate a colleague—or yourself—using this form. 

Open elected positions include:

  • President-Elect (automatically becomes President in 2026–27)

  • VP for Community Events

  • VP for Technology Support

  • VP for Special Projects

  • VP for Marketing Communications

  • VP for Content Strategy

We’re also accepting nominations for Member-at-Large, a non-elected role that supports the board in a flexible capacity.

For details on each position, check out our By-Laws,  and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at bruintech@g.ucla.edu.

2. 2025 UC Cybersecurity Summit - Registration Open!

Hosted by UC Digital Risk and Security, this year’s summit brings together information security professionals across California’s higher education systems to explore the intersection of AI, data protection, ethics, and digital risk. This year’s theme, “Building Resilient Communities,” explores how cybersecurity, AI, and digital risk intersect to shape the future of higher education and public institutions.

Highlights include:

  • How is AI changing the human aspect of cybersecurity, for threats and defense?

  • Generative AI threats and defenses

  • Post-ASI (artificial general intelligence) careers

  • Data privacy check-up

     

This free event is open to members of the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and invited guests.
🗓 When:   Tue, Aug 19, 2025 9:00 AM - Wed, Aug 20, 12:00 PM PDT

Register here with zoom account  

3. Register Now for the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2025!

Join the largest gathering of higher education IT professionals at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, taking place October 27–30 in Nashville, TN, with an online experience to follow on November 12–13. Take advantage of early bird rates through August 12 and secure your spot for insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and access to cutting-edge technology solutions. Whether attending in person or online, this is your chance to connect, learn, and lead in the future of higher ed tech.

👉 Register and learn more

4. 2025 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study: Key Insights on AI in Higher Ed

The latest EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study reveals how higher education institutions are navigating the evolving role of artificial intelligence. Based on a survey conducted in late 2024, the study explores strategy, policy, workforce, and use cases across campuses.

Key Findings Include:

  • Strategic Priority: 57% of institutions now view AI as a strategic priority, up from 49% last year.

  • Funding Gaps: Only 2% of institutions are funding AI initiatives with new resources.

  • Policy Development: AI-related acceptable use policies rose from 23% to 39% adoption.

  • Teaching & Learning: AI is most used in academic integrity (74%), coursework (65%), and assessment (54%).

  • Workforce Development: Institutions are prioritizing upskilling existing staff (37%) over hiring new talent.

The study highlights a growing urgency to align institutional strategies with the rapid pace of AI development, especially in teaching, policy, and workforce readiness.

Read the full report here.

5. Jobs Posting

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