An Overview of FERS & Different Types of RetirementTypes of service used for determining eligibility to retire under FERSEmployee and agency contributions to FERSMilitary service and temporary timeThe FERS annuity computationMinimum age and service requirementsEarly retirementDeferred retirement and “postponed” retirementUnderstanding the Annuity ComputationAmount of an annuityLength of service and unused sick leaveHigh-3 avera...

In the ever-changing landscape of higher education, mentoring plays a crucial role in career and industry success. An EDUCAUSE mentorship can help you navigate higher ed challenges, career development, networking, and personal growth. The EDUCAUSE Mentoring Program is open to all EDUCAUSE members and offers a supportive environment to engage in difficult conversations, offer unique perspectives, and engage with higher ed peers outside your ins...

In an era where digital footprints expand faster than security teams can track, managing the attack surface is no longer a reactive task, it’s a continuous battle. Organizations face an evolving threat landscape driven by shadow IT, cloud sprawl, third-party risks, and zero-day vulnerabilities. Yet, many security teams struggle to gain full visibility into their external exposure, let alone remediate risks before adversaries exploit them...

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: LEARN HOW TO BE THE HERO IN YOUR OWN RETIREMENT STORY & RETIRE WITH CONFIDENCE The ProFeds FedImpact Retirement Workshop gives federal employees a no-nonsense approach to evaluating the financial impact of benefits decisions made as they near retirement. Our goal is to help them avoid the red tape and to retire from federal service with confidence! IMPORTANT INFORMATION Attendance is free-of-charge Class size limited to...

Join us on October 22nd in DC to discover how Bringing AI to Your Data – Anywhere can transform your business, unleashing the full potential of enterprise and agentic AI without compromise. From the cloud to the edge, Cloudera’s unified, hybrid data platform lets you harness the power of AI where your data lives. At EVOLVE25 you’ll: Dive into real-world use cases and breakthrough innovations Gain actionable strategies in the...

What if the answer to your agency’s security workload isn’t in another RFP, but already training at a university just miles away? Across the country, forward-looking institutions are launching student-run security operations centers where undergrads train on live systems and handle real-world threats. These aren’t classroom simulations — students are triaging active alerts and working with the same tools your team uses...

As artificial intelligence transforms everything from academic research to administrative operations, higher education institutions are being challenged to rethink their infrastructure strategies — balancing cost, performance and scalability. How can campuses support the growing demand for AI at scale, securely and with agility? This webinar, presented by the Center for Digital Education, HP Z and NVIDIA, will explore how colleges and un...

The SEI contributed its expertise to the development of the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP), which the Department of Defense (DoD) issued in 2020 as DoD Instruction 5000.87. Since the SWP’s issuance, SEI researchers have collaborated with DoD program teams and policy owners to effectively implement the pathway in different program contexts, identify barriers and challenges, and monitor outcomes. Throughout that work, we’ve ident...

Join us at one or multiple virtual workshops to build your Splunk skills. Learn, connect & interact with Splunk subject matter experts, colleagues and industry peers, and have some fun along the way! All virtual workshops are held primarily on Wednesdays at 12PM ET / 9AM PT and will last about 3 hours. Register for your preferred session from the upcoming dates available in the dropdown list. After registration, you will receive a confirma...

We’re thrilled to have you join us at the upcoming NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025! Registration is free and open to everyone. We look forward to hosting a full day of professional development keynotes and breakout sessions. Stay tuned for schedule and speaker announcements!