2026 Survey of Campus Chief Technology/Information Officers
Industry Insight
Explore CTO perspectives on AI's ROI, digital transformation, and how institutions must evolve.
Digital transformation is still a goal for higher education institutions, but CTOs note some barriers are impacting significant progress: insufficient staff, inadequate financial investment, data quality and integration issues, and internal resistance. How can institutions progress?
These findings and more are explored in Inside Higher Ed’s 2026 Survey of Campus Chief Technology/Information Officers. In this year’s survey, higher education leaders answer some of the industry's most-pressing questions.
- What are the biggest anticipated risks that institutions will face by 2030?
- How happy are CTOs with their job? Will they even recommend the CTO role to mentees?
- What is the ROI for AI? What are AI's best use cases? Where are the biggest returns?
- What are institutions doing to address talent needs?
For answers to these questions and more, download the full 2026 survey report.
You can also watch the accompanying webinar here: The Cost of Transformation: A Glimpse Into Higher Ed's Digital Future.
