Faculty Resource Index
Directory of widely used resources to support IT faculty.
Publications and Networks
| Title | Type | Description | IT Edu Benefits | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) | Professional & Academic Orgs | Leading organization for computing professionals, offering publications, conferences, and curriculum guidance. | Access to academic journals, curriculum resources, and SIGs like SIGITE (IT Education). | $99/year (discounts available) | Link |
| CCRC (Community College Research Center) | Higher Ed Media | Leading research center on community college student success and policy. | Research-based insights on tech programs, pathways, and teaching models. | Free | Link |
| CompTIA Tech Tales | Podcast | Interviews with experts on IT careers, certifications, and industry news. | Certification insights, IT workforce updates, student-ready context. | Free | Link |
| CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association) | K–12 & Educator Orgs | Professional association for K–16 computer science educators. | Lesson plans, pedagogy training, student outreach strategies. | Free basic membership; premium available | Link |
| CyberWire Daily | Podcast | Daily briefing with top cyber news for professionals. | Helps faculty stay current in cybersecurity—a key CC focus. | Free | Link |
| Data Skeptic | Podcast | Explores machine learning, data science, and AI concepts. | Can support AI/data-related curriculum and faculty learning. | Free | Link |
| EDUCAUSE | Professional & Academic Orgs | Community of IT leaders and professionals in higher education focused on advancing education through technology. | Professional development, trend analysis, IT strategy for academic institutions. | Institutional membership; some free content | Link |
| IEEE Computer Society | Professional & Academic Orgs | Technical society offering resources for computing professionals. | Academic journals, curriculum resources, and student competitions. | Membership-based | Link |
| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Ed Media | Online publication offering news, opinion, and resources for higher education professionals. | Policy analysis, instructional technology coverage, job board. | Some Free Content/Paywall | Link |
| ITEEA | Professional & Academic Orgs | Organization supporting educators in technological literacy and engineering education. | STEM integration, standards-based teaching practices, PD opportunities. | $80/year | Link |
| NCyTE (National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center) | Industry Training | NSF ATE center supporting community colleges with cybersecurity education. | Curriculum, faculty PD, program development support. | Free (ATE grant-funded) | Link |
| Network World | Higher Ed Media | Tech publication focused on networking, security, cloud, and IT leadership. | Teaching materials for networking/security, staying current with enterprise trends. | Free | Link |
| NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) | Government / Workforce Policy | NIST-led partnership supporting national cybersecurity workforce framework. | Workforce alignment, employer engagement, curriculum guidance. | Free | Link |
| SIGITE (Special Interest Group for IT Education) | Professional & Academic Orgs | ACM subgroup focused on Information Technology education at all levels. | Networking, conferences, curriculum development, research dissemination. | Included with ACM membership | Link |
| SkillsCommons | Open Educational Resources | NSF-funded repository of workforce-aligned curriculum and learning objects. | Free IT course materials, modules, and assessments for reuse or adaptation. | Free | Link |
| Teaching in Higher Ed | Podcast | Hosted by Bonni Stachowiak, focused on effective teaching and professional growth. | Pedagogy strategies, faculty development, tech in teaching. | Free | Link |
| TechRepublic | Higher Ed Media | Online resource for IT professionals providing articles, tutorials, and best practices. | IT trends, cybersecurity, enterprise tools analysis. | Some Free Content/Paywall | Link |
| The Chronicle of Higher Education | Higher Ed Media | Weekly publication covering news, trends, and issues in higher education. | Staying updated on policy, administration, and IT in higher ed. | Subscription-based | Link |
| The EdSurge Podcast | Podcast | Weekly episodes on edtech trends, faculty innovation, and higher ed news. | Covers digital learning, AI in the classroom, workforce alignment. | Free | Link |
| The EvoLLLution | Higher Ed Media | Focuses on non-traditional learners, workforce-aligned programs, and innovation in higher ed. | Thought leadership on tech pathways, employer partnerships, and digital learning. | Some Free Content/Paywall | Link |
| The Idea Spark | Podcast | EdSurge Solutions Studio collaborates with organizations in the edtech sector, crafting custom content that illuminates new paths in learning and explores the evolving landscape of education. | Explores innovative ideas in education, particularly around Career and Technical Education (CTE), dual enrollment, and career readiness. | Free | Link |
| The Key (by Inside Higher Ed) | Podcast | Weekly episodes on major issues in higher ed from a policy and leadership lens. | Community college coverage, policy shifts, funding. | Free | Link |
Content in our Faculty Resource Catalog
The resources listed here are shared based on input from NITIC leadership and network members. They are provided for informational purposes only and do not represent official endorsements by NITIC or the National Science Foundation. Users should evaluate each resource independently to determine its relevance and suitability.