IMS Serves Higher Education Institutions
Leading higher education institutions of all kinds participate in IMS GLC because of the leverage achieved in collaborating with like-minded parties in establishing best practice in the use of technology to improve academic achievement. In addition, IMS institutional members interact closely with IMS supplier members on establishing priorities and key requirements for technology and standards in progress.
The higher education institutional members of IMS GLC from around the world are distinguished by the strategic use of technology to enable superior performance in meeting their unique institutional goals. Current higher education members include: 
- Individual institutions from all categories and sizes of colleges and universities
- Leading online, distance, and open education providers
- Leading state or national systems
- Leading associations, government organizations, and foundations that invest in higher education research and technology
Leaders in setting strategy and implementation of technology to support and enhance learning typically initiate membership. In some cases, a single department within an institution or system may join.
IMS GLC members are leveraging this unique collaboration to implement solutions that address the following key areas:
- Digital Learning Content, eBooks, and Web Learning Applications
- Evolving Learning Management & Virtual Learning Environments
- Learning Technology Enterprise & Web Integration
- Applying Learning Outcomes, Curriculum Standards, and ePortfolio
- E-Learning Best Practice
- Effective Learning Technology Procurement
- Assessment, including Institutional & District Performance
- Targeted Retention and Institutional Analytics
- E-Learning & Library Integration
- Assistive Technologies for Learning
Learn more about higher education affiliations with IMS GLC