Presented at 11:30 am in Mattie Silks on Friday, November 21, 2025.
#41130Speaker(s)
- Rachel Kruzel, Strategic Customer Success Manager - Higher Education, Everway
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
Higher ed is focused on key technology topics: artificial intelligence, data and analytics, and digital accessibility. Having insights on these topics along with knowledge of technology tools increases our cross-functional collaboration along with the impact we can make on our campus. This session will focus on these and other topics to deepen participant understanding and leadership while weaving in applications of these topics with tools from Everway supporting core academic functional areas.
Abstract
Higher education is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by advancements in technology and a growing emphasis on equity, data-driven decision-making, and digital accessibility. As campuses navigate this shifting landscape, staying informed on emerging trends like artificial intelligence (AI), data and analytics, and accessibility regulations is essential for fostering collaboration and maximizing institutional impact.
This session will explore how these hot topics are shaping the future of teaching, learning, and student support. Participants will gain insights into the practical implications of AI in higher education, the increasing role of data and analytics in academic success strategies, and the importance of meeting accessibility standards to create inclusive learning environments.
Beyond theory, the session will highlight real-world applications by integrating examples of Everway’s educational technology tools, including Read&Write, Equatio, and OrbitNote, that help institutions address these trends while enhancing engagement, improving learning outcomes, and promoting campus-wide collaboration. Whether you’re involved in academic support, accessibility services, instructional design, or student success, this conversation will deepen your understanding of both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Join us to explore how turning insight into action can transform your campus impact.
Keypoints
- Key technology focused topics are the focus of key personnel and colleges and university campuses as a whole.
- Tech companies take into account the focus of higher ed and develop tools to meet the needs of campuses.
- Edtech and assistive technology adoption can positively impact the technological focus of a campus.
Disability Areas
Cognitive/Learning, Psychological
Topic Areas
Artificial Intelligence, Assistive Technology, Other, Uncategorized
Speaker Bio(s)
Rachel Kruzel
Rachel Kruzel, ATP, is the Strategic Customer Success Manager - Higher Education for Everway where she supports higher education institutions across the United States and Canada as they explore, adopt, and implement technology based literacy, STEM, and accessibility based solutions to help create more inclusive, equitable, and accessible campuses and learning spaces for all students and campus members. She is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional and spent over ten years working as an Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist in Disability Resource Offices prior to coming to Everway. During her time in higher ed, she built and developed assistive technology programs at both schools she worked at, as well as coordinated the provision of accommodations. Rachel is a national expert in the areas of assistive technology, digital accessibility, accessible course materials, and accommodation provision around testing and notetaking.