The Source for Open Source in HigherEd
The Apereo Foundation is a global non-profit advancing open source software in service of higher education. Since its founding in 2012, Apereo has empowered colleges and universities to build, use, and sustain innovative software for teaching, learning, research, and campus operations.
At the heart of Apereo is a vibrant, collaborative community—institutions, educators, developers, and technologists—working together to solve common challenges and shape the future of education technology. Through shared development, open governance, and a culture of transparency, members co-create solutions that are cost-effective, adaptable, and aligned with academic values.
Apereo offers more than software—it provides a trusted platform for collaboration, long-term support, and strategic insight. Member institutions gain access to shared resources, expert communities, and a voice in shaping tools that serve real educational needs.
Join us in building a more open, sustainable future for higher education.
People.
- Campus faculty, researchers, and staff are committed to extending education through open source software.
- Developers, technologists, and administrators dedicated to delivering quality software.
- Community managers and advocates dedicated to promoting software freedom and excellence in education.
- Institutional and commercial leaders driving adoption through enterprise innovation.
Projects.
- Open source software initiatives delivering state-of-the-art technologies for academia by academia.
- Communities of interest are dedicated to the advancement of open source–and openness–throughout educational institutions, governments, and industries.
Practices.
- Resources for those just discovering the value and quality of open source and those already committed to open communities of practice.
- References to peer communities and partners.
- Activities and events building and extending networks.
- Professional development opportunities providing mentors and mentorship, co-creation, and career advancement.
- Services to support the broad range of needs for sustainable open source software development, implementation, and management.
Principles.
- Accessible: transparent communication with diverse and inclusive stakeholders.
- Collaborative: self-organizing, self-organized, and self-directed groups.
- Authentic: honest participation and reflection in behavior and practice.
- Agile: evidence-based decision-making, emergent, incremental, and iterative development.