Professional Development: Gartner Membership

Partnering with Gartner

The Office of Information Technology has partnered with Gartner to provide faculty, staff, and students access to a wealth of resources, including research, white papers, webinars, and more. Gartner is a leading research firm that provides valuable insights and expert advice on technology trends and innovations to help businesses and organizations make informed decisions.

The Gartner Portal
Rice community members can get free, unlimited access to Gartner’s comprehensive library of resources through the Gartner Portal, including:

  • Complimentary Research: Regular updates from Gartner analysts on cutting-edge topics provide a continuous stream of fresh perspectives and helpful advice.
  • Special Reports and White Papers: Dive deep into specific challenges and opportunities with detailed documents that provide timely, issue-focused insights.
  • Connect with Peers: Collaborate with and gain insights from peers through the online community through 1:1 or small group discussions.

Benefits to the Rice Community
From building new skills with professional development resources to leveraging best practices to improve service delivery or programming, the Rice community is sure to find relevant resources to inform their teaching, research, learning, and work.

Students

  • Enhance Academic Projects: Leverage research to support class assignments, presentations, and papers.
  • Industry Insight: Deepen understanding of business and technology trends within specific industries.
  • Career Preparation: Research potential employers and industry demands to better prepare for job interviews and career fairs, enhancing employability and market knowledge.

Faculty

  • Enhance Classroom Teaching: Incorporate the latest real-world examples and content into the curriculum.
  • Support Academic Research: Utilize findings and insights for scholarly papers.
  • Technology Integration: Discover new ways to infuse cutting-edge technology into teaching practices.

Staff

  • Decision Making: Validate technology choices with research.
  • Trend Analysis: Stay ahead with industry trends and best practices.
  • Continuous Learning: Take advantage of upcoming and on-demand webinars covering a variety of topics.

How to Access the Gartner Portal
All Rice students, faculty, and staff can enter the Gartner Campus Access program by logging in with their netID and password. Simply visit the Gartner Portal to start exploring the resources available.