EDUCAUSE actively engages with colleagues and universities, corporations, foundations, government, and other nonprofit organizations to further the mission of transforming higher education through the use of information technology. We help those who lead, handle, and use information technology to craft strategic decisions at every level. Through various programs and activities, EDUCAUSE and its members provide thought leadership on major issues. We help clarify the current environment, document effective practices, and highlight how emerging trends and technologies may influence the evolution of IT in higher education.