KANE Insights

Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied. Ideas, experiences, and discoveries from across higher education.

Perspective · October 17, 2026

What If We Made the Responsible Path the Easiest One?

When a good idea introduces unexpected risk, how can we help people innovate while making the responsible path the easiest one?

Derek Bierman · KANE Chair

Published

More Insights

New practical perspectives from across the KANE community.

KANE Insight · Read Article →

AI Is Changing the Build vs. Buy Conversation

AI is changing what's possible for higher education technology teams. Derek Bierman explores what that means for building, buying, and institutional capacity.

KANE Insight · Read Article →

Stop Asking What Other Colleges Bought. Ask What Problem They Solved.

KANE Chair Derek Bierman argues that better technology decisions come from listening, understanding context, asking what went wrong, and learning from trusted peers and partners before choosing a platform.

KANE Insight · Read Article →

Why Higher Education Doesn't Have to Solve Everything Alone

Higher education institutions face many of the same technology, cybersecurity, staffing, and purchasing challenges. KANE Chair Derek Bierman reflects on what happens when institutions stop solving them alone and start building on trust.

Contribute

Have something worth sharing?

Have an idea, experience, case study, or research that could help another institution? KANE welcomes contributions from members and selected guests.

Pitch an Idea