Blended learning offers a ray of hope. It enabled the reopening of schools safely during the pandemic and has the potential to make a college education more accessible, equitable, engaging, and effective over the long term. It is obliging administrators and IT leaders to buy in to diversify revenue, retain and graduate students, and open enrollment to different types and groups of students. Rather than view online learning as a replacement for in-person study, we see its value in giving students of all backgrounds and ages greater flexibility and control over their educational experience. But for schools to successfully unlock the value technology can provide in achieving their vision and goals, IT leaders must unlock the time necessary to think strategically and innovate. As operational challenges mount and short-staffed organizations manage through employee burnout, focusing on high-value initiatives remains elusive. The critical question is this: what can you do to align your IT resources toward your institution’s strategy for success?