Technology leaders must participate in strategy creation as well as operational delivery within higher education institutions. The future of higher education--the view to tomorrow--is irrevocably integrated and intertwined with evolving technologies. This article focuses on two specific evolving technologies: (1) alternative IT sourcing; and (2) mobility. These technologies are having a significant effect on higher education institutions, both as administrative organizations and as centers for learning and research. The article reflects many discussions among members of the EDUCAUSE Evolving Technologies Committee. (Contains 1 table and 24 notes.)