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Poster Sessions"Build It and They Will Come," But Will They?Thursday, October 03, 2002 Abdul Shibli, Instructional Technologies Specialist, Harvard University Harvard's Graduate School of Education (HGSE) has built a Web site for each course using homegrown course management software. This presentation will examine the conventional wisdom that "if you build it, they will come" in light of the experience at HGSE and discuss some of the issues relating to building and maintaining pedagogically effective sites. A Collaborative Development Model for Online CoursesThursday, October 03, 2002 Shary L. Karlin, Director, Instructional Design & Development, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Marie Lasseter, Project Manager-Advanced Learning Technologies, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Michael S. Rogers, Project Manager - Advanced Learning Technologies, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia The University System of Georgia's eCore project focuses on developing the undergraduate core curriculum entirely online. The project's success is dependent on extensive collaboration among project teams comprised of faculty, instructional and multimedia/ graphic designers, project managers, and programmers. Project participants will discuss the successes and challenges of this process. A Project Management Office CookbookThursday, October 03, 2002 Tina Meier, Director, Server Administration, Oklahoma State University As information technology projects become more cross-functional in nature, Oklahoma State University's Computing and Information Services has looked to managing projects end-to end in a consistent manner. CIS implemented a Project Management Office (PMO) to help with this objective. This session will present a cookbook on organizing a PMO, including planning, templates, and training. A Self-Sustaining IS Consulting Unit: Client Services Project ConsultingThursday, October 03, 2002 Mary J. Syre, Senior Applications System Engineer, University of Washington Marcia Tufarolo, Senior Technology Manager, University of Washington The Client Services Project Consulting group offers computer-related consulting to the University of Washington community. Projects are addressed on a "for-fee" basis for both academic and administrative areas. The typical project includes an initial user meeting, a project proposal, time and cost estimates, and the actual project work. A Web-Based Application for Software Information, Distribution, and License ControlThursday, October 03, 2002 Joanne Agostinelli, Director of User Services, Wesleyan University Jolee A. West, Director of Academic Computing and Digital Library Projects, Wesleyan University Wesleyan University is developing a Web-based system that will be the primary source of information for all university-owned software. It provides students, faculty, and staff with easy access to installation software and documentation while providing ITS staff with a tool for license control and software distribution. A Whole New Approach to Implementing Student Systems: Management PerspectiveThursday, October 03, 2002 Neil R. Bowers, Manager Education Practice, Infosys Technologies Peter Quan, Vice President/CTO Info Technology Services, California State University, Los Angeles An alternative implementation approach for packaged software is required for higher education. Using a unique and innovative implementation approach fills that identified void. It not only provides a more robust approach to overall institutional success but also delivers it within an affordable fixed price while providing compelling, timely benefits to the institution periodically throughout the implementation. Academic Network Vulnerabilities: Two Views of the ElephantThursday, October 03, 2002 Ellen R. Cohn, Assistant Dean for Instruction, University of Pittsburgh James L. Dominick, CIO & Associate Provost, University of North Carolina Charlotte George E. Klinzing, Vice Provost for Research, University of Pittsburgh Two complementary approaches for identifying the potential effects of network failures on academic functions are described. Wake Forest University's process, a derivative of Y2K efforts, is a system-based "auditor-driven" approach. University of Pittsburgh added an "academically driven" process to enrich the traditional approach. An Open-Code, Java-Based Learning Management SystemWednesday, October 02, 2002 Thomas E. Malloy, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Utah As part of the movement to share knowledge and resources for creating online learning, the University of Utah's Open Learning Management System is open code, meant to be freely shared, and in accord with the architectural philosophy of the Open Knowledge Initiative (OKI). Charting a Smooth Course for Portal Development Requires Beginning with the End (User) in MindThursday, October 03, 2002 James P. Frazee, Director, Instructional Technology Services, San Diego State University This poster session will describe the portal planning process at San Diego State University, including participative decision-making strategies to facilitate a successful rollout. The session will present a vision of the ideal portal solution in terms of features, user interface, and functionality, with recommendations for ways to address user concerns: early involvement in the process, strong direction and leadership, segmented rollout, communication of potential benefits, and broad organizational support. Winner: 2002 EDUCAUSE Quarterly Contribution of the Year Award. Award sponsored by SCT, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner. Collaborating to Provide Library Services for Distant LearnersWednesday, October 02, 2002 Linda Crabtree, Director, Professional Development & Instructional Support, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Administrative Center This session will explore how collaborations can effectively advance library collections and services. Strategies and issues in purchasing and licensing electronic books, journals, and databases by distance learning consortiums will be discussed. KC REACHE's Library Subcommittee (library directors from 10 Kansas City higher education institutions) is collaborating to build a digital collection. Collaboration and Innovation: The Creation of a New Media SpaceThursday, October 03, 2002 Virginia C. Jones, Instructional Design Analyst, Georgetown University Opened in Fall 2000, the Vassar College Media Cloisters is the outcome of a collaborative campus vision for a public sphere for networked interaction. This session will provide an overview of the vision for this space and how it was practically and realistically implemented through the Cloisters and also address the lessons learned and successes experienced. Collaborative Strategies to Achieve Campus-Wide Web AccessibilityThursday, October 03, 2002 Ashli Molinero, Systems Analyst, University of Pittsburgh U.S. institutions of higher education are increasingly Web dependent, yet most are not Web accessible as required by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendment of 1998. This presentation offers "best practices" and proposes an integrative campus-wide model to achieve information dissemination, training, assessment, remediation, and enforcement. Collaborative Virtual Reference Services: The Tri-College Libraries ExperienceWednesday, October 02, 2002 Megan Adams, Social Sciences Librarian, Swarthmore College Mark Colvson, Coordinator of Curriculum and Research Support, Bryn Mawr College The Tri-College Libraries began planning for a collaborative virtual reference service in 2001. This presentation addresses the challenges inherent in the process of developing this service across three libraries. Issues of buy-in, overhead costs, and institutional differences will be highlighted. Comprehensive Evaluation of a Staff/Faculty Professional Development ProgramThursday, October 03, 2002 Kelvin Thompson, Ass't Director, Course Development & Web Services, University of Central Florida Rather than relying on "smile sheets" only, the University of Central Florida has established a comprehensive evaluation process for professional development courses offered to faculty and staff. Satisfaction, quality of service, and "learning" measures have been established. Methodology and instruments used will be displayed. Data and conclusions will be shared. Converging Voice and Data to Streamline Campus CommunicationsThursday, October 03, 2002 Lindsay Hiebert, Marketing Manager, Cisco Systems, Inc. The Cisco Integrated Communications System (ICS) 7750 is a IP telephony and services solution that helps universities harness the power of the Internet through converged applications, thus enabling them to anticipate and respond to customer needs more efficiently. It also gives customers the flexibility to choose the optimal configuration for their university environment. Course Management Systems Evaluation: Teaching, Learning, and AdministrationWednesday, October 02, 2002 Eric E. Fredericksen, Associate Vice Provost, University of Rochester Craig Lending, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, SUNY College at Brockport Peter J. Shea, Professor, University at Albany, SUNY Course management systems experts in the State University of New York system evaluated the teaching and learning tool sets as well as the administrative side of five popular CMS packages. Attend this presentation and learn more about the evaluation's surprising results, high scorers, and essential criteria from both a faculty and a CMS administrator's perspective. Creating a Sustainable Faculty Learning Community: Teaching and Learning with TechnologyWednesday, October 02, 2002 Autumn Grubb, Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning, Georgia College & State University A university representative will discuss how Georgia's public liberal arts university has developed, funded, and grown a sustainable faculty learning community involved with teaching and learning with technology. After five years, the community boasts more than 100 faculty participants and trainers. CyberTower: A Model for Scalable, Sustainable Distributed LearningThursday, October 03, 2002 Diane Kubarek, Director, Office of Web Communications, Cornell University What do gardens, engines, mastodons, and wine have in common? They're all study rooms in CyberTower. Visitors to CyberTower explore topics with Cornell faculty experts through multimedia Web-based lectures. This presentation describes the instructional design model, content production process, roles of the development team members, technical infrastructure, user support structures, and university-wide collaborations that make CyberTower successful. Dancing with the Devil: Departments Happy in Exchange for Your Campus Infrastructure?Wednesday, October 02, 2002 Daniel J. Oberst, Director, OIT Enterprise Infrastructure Services, Princeton University Donna E. Tatro, Director, Enterprise Infrastructure Services, Princeton University A funny thing happened on the way to the Windows 2000 and Active Directory Server deployment: The central IT organization, under pressure from departments, offered to deploy a pilot Exchange Mail Server to meet their "collaboration" needs. The implications of Exchange for your AD and general campus computing infrastructure will be discussed, along with the results of our pilot Exchange server. Data Administration in an Academic EnvironmentThursday, October 03, 2002 Mark Drauszewski, Manager, Data Warehouse, UIS, Georgetown University Mini Kanwal, Data Administrator, Georgetown University Charles F. Leonhardt, Principal Technologist, Georgetown University University data is an institutional asset and provides key support for its educational, research, and public service missions. The Georgetown University presenters will highlight their efforts to educate, empower, and inform the faculty and staff of the university about the value of the integrity, quality, and security of their data. Data Leaks Found on the NetWednesday, October 02, 2002 John T. Kristoff, Network Architect, NeuStar, Inc. Through accident, misconfiguration, or carelessness, one can find a greatdeal of information on the net that perhaps should not be publicly accessible. Furthermore, with the growth in caching, mirrors, and archival projects,this data can persist for an indefinite amount of time. This session will examine a small handful of examples as they relate to network security and personal privacy. Deploying Desktops and Servers Without Leaving Your OfficeThursday, October 03, 2002 Art DeArmond, User Services Team Leader, Agriculture Information Technology, Purdue University Patrick Smoker, Dept Hd, Agriculture Information Technology, Purdue University Agricultural Information Systems deploys both system and software upgrades on campus and at 96 off-campus sites. AgIS has been successful at deploying these upgrades without site visits. This presentation will provide a remote deployment outline and an overview of the software and tools used in these endeavors. Designing for Multimedia Services in the Library Learning EnvironmentWednesday, October 02, 2002 Janette S. Blackburn, Principal, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott Carole Wedge, President, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott Demand is growing for a broader range of information technology and multimedia platforms in libraries. Led by experienced library designers, this session will use case studies of libraries and media centers to identify the most effective approaches for creating flexible, robust multimedia support in libraries. Developing a Partnership in Global LearningWednesday, October 02, 2002 Sue M. Legg, Director, Partnership in Global Learning, Center for Latin American Studies, University of Florida The Partnership in Global Learning is an international university/corporate alliance to promote and share e-learning in the areas of K-12 teacher training, university teaching and research, and corporate training. Five universities in Brazil, Mexico, and Florida plus Lucent Technologies, IBM, and Avaya University are the founding members. Organizational and sustainability challenges will be addressed. Developing E-Learning Programs: Retrofit or Ground-Up Design?Thursday, October 03, 2002 Kathy Schmidt, Director, Faculty Innovation Center, University of Texas at Austin Carolyn Stark, Director, University of Texas at Austin Emerging instructional models for e-learning programs vary widely. The University of Texas at Austin has developed and implemented two different models for e-learning, each with pros and cons. This presentation will review these models, discuss design and development processes and costs, lessons learned, and share plans for ongoing development. Digital Signatures: Virginia Tech's Pilot Project ResultsThursday, October 03, 2002 Mark Raby, Associate Director, Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning, Virginia Tech Gary Whitt, Assistant Professor in Education, Virginia Tech During the past two spring semesters, the Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning (IDDL) and Information Resource Management department have partnered to study the uses of digital signature technologies. This poster session will present the results of the pilot projects that studied the feasibility of using three emerging technologies: digital certificates, smart cards, and XML forms. Does the American Approach to Information Technology Apply to Europe? The Cultural ParadigmWednesday, October 02, 2002 Yves Paul Epelboin, Director IT for Teaching and Learning, Universite Pierre Et Marie Curie The economical model of European universities strongly differs from the business-oriented American model. In Europe the state is the main provider of funds and gives strong guidelines to the university to fulfil its mission. At the same time, there is much less competition among universities. This means that the driving force toward the use of new technologies strongly differs. We will show through examples from different countries how this situation influences the approach in the use of new technologies. Evaluation of Student Perceptions of the Impact of Mobile Computing at Seton Hall University on General Satisfaction, Learning Outcomes, and Technology UseThursday, October 03, 2002 Don Carter, Director, TLT Center, Seton Hall University Heather Stewart, Director, Academic Technology Services, New York University Andrew Tatusko, Program Activity Director, Mount Aloysius College This presentation reports on the analysis of assessment data collected on Seton Hall University's Mobile Computing Program. Also reported will be student perceptions of their satisfaction with the program, how they use technology, and how they perceive technology's impact on education. Differences based on race, gender, and housing status are also discussed. Examples of Peer Collaboration Exercises Within Postsecondary Online Learning Communities in the University System of GeorgiaWednesday, October 02, 2002 Teshia Roby, Assistant Professor, Educational Multimedia, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona This presentation will provide examples of peer collaboration exercises within online learning communities as reported by instructors within the University System of Georgia. Included in the presentation are descriptive and interpretive accounts provided by participants and a set of heuristics for successfully including peer collaboration exercises within online courses. Exemplary Practices In Course Management System Selection, Implementation, and SupportThursday, October 03, 2002 Stephen R. Acker, Research Director, Collective Action, The Ohio State University John T. Harwood, Senior Director, Teaching and Learning with Technology, The Pennsylvania State University Louis E. King, Digital Information Architect, Yale University The 13 institutions of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) shared information and expertise through a survey and subsequent conference. Members of the CIC will present case descriptions of exemplary practices within a template that captures the critical issues, feature requirements, and campus characteristics that led to successful teaching and learning environments. Facilitating Effective Peer Mentoring in Online CoursesThursday, October 03, 2002 Greg C. Elvers, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Dayton Ken Graetz, Director, Teaching, Learning, and Technology Services, Winona State University Donald J. Polzella, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Dayton Supporting meaningful collaboration in distance learning courses is challenging. Peer mentoring programs can reduce costs, increase student satisfaction, and expand collaborative learning opportunities. This presentation will provide a demonstration of a peer mentoring application for an introductory psychology online course. Assessment results, best practices, and lessons learned will be provided. Factors Affecting the Scalability of Online ProgrammingWednesday, October 02, 2002 Glen A. Holmes, CIO, Winston-Salem State University Barbara B. Lockee, Associate Professor, Virginia Tech Ken Potter, Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech Determining the scalability of distance-delivered courses and programs is an important step before resources are invested in attempting to do so. This poster session will identify the various factors that can impact the ability to grow and manage distance education offerings. Faculty Online Grade Submission Made Simple and SecureThursday, October 03, 2002 Lindsay Boatner, Systems Analyst, University of Miami Jackie Zucker, Project Manager, Information Technology, University of Miami Grade input and administration is a key function in managing the academic infrastructure. University of Miami has deployed a versatile Web-based system that allows instructors to enter grades, and appropriate supervisors to monitor the process, in a secure and controlled environment. Issues of PIN distribution, security, and system implementation will be addressed. Framework for Teaching Thinking Processes Online with Examples and HeuristicsThursday, October 03, 2002 Thomas E. Malloy, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Utah In a rapidly changing world where the half-life of useful information is short, it is critical to teach students how to think and how to discover their own information. This presentation will focus on how online software can allow students to learn cognitive processes as well as content information. Getting Engaged: Renewing the IT Organization and Its Management in Large UniversitiesWednesday, October 02, 2002 Neil Thelander, Director, Information Technology Services, Queensland University of Technology This presentation will describe the radical internal reform process that commenced in 1998 and continues through the present to bring about governance and resourcing changes at Queensland University of Technology, one of Australia's largest universities. Green Eggs and Spam, or How the Worm Stole ChristmasThursday, October 03, 2002 Gerald Gordon, Director for Planning and Compliance, Washington State University Computing platforms and network infrastructure are integral elements in the operations of the university and are vital to the university's mission. Computer viruses, worms, and trojans constitute a major threat to the integrity and performance of the computing operations on campus. Policies, procedures, budget, organization, and training are needed to protect the integrity of these assets. Helping Faculty Help Each Other: Mentors for Technology and DevelopmentThursday, October 03, 2002 Celeste Beck, Provost, Palm Beach Community College TinaGayle Osborn, Associate Professor, Palm Beach Community College Faculty-driven but institutionally supported initiatives are enabling faculty to support each other with distance learning and technological skill development. At Palm Beach Community College, the use of mentors for technology and development is an example of institutional and faculty support necessary to maintain the momentum and growth of distance learning. I Want to Hold Your HandheldThursday, October 03, 2002 Glenda Sims, Senior Systems Analyst, University of Texas at Austin Was this song a foretelling of mobile device use in higher education? Last year, the University of Texas at Austin seeded the campus with wireless handheld devices. See how staff developed applications and content, including rich media and e-books, and discover the potential and limitations of these devices on campus. Impact of Deploying an Enterprise Nerve CenterThursday, October 03, 2002 Stephen Adamczyk, Director, Computer Centre Services, Wayne State University As institutions of higher education expand the role of information technology to provide instruction, research, and administrative services, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that the infrastructure is rock solid and effective.This presentation will examine how Wayne State University has met this challenge through the creation of an Enterprise Nerve Center. Implementing Wireless Technology in the Classroom: The iPAQ ProjectWednesday, October 02, 2002 Susana Juniu, Assistant Professor, Montclair State University Montclair State University has implemented a new pilot project using wireless iPAQ devices in the classroom. This presentation will demonstrate the instructional uses of personal digital assistants including data collection, writing assignments, performing on-the-spot statistical analysis, beaming or e-mailing assignments, accessing e-mail, browsing the Web to download course material, take a quiz, and chat using an instant messaging program. Improving the Web Without Breaking the BankThursday, October 03, 2002 Jake Kupiec, Graduate Student, University of Nevada, Reno Arizona State University has taken an eclectic approach to training its diverse population of Web content developers. Traditional user groups are augmented by peer-facilitated training, online communities, Web-based tools and information, and a Web governance structure that facilitates values-driven Web development and the dissemination of information in a decentralized environment. Incorporating IT Standards into the Planning Process: A Collaborative ModelWednesday, October 02, 2002 Bobby Miller, Associate Vice Chancellor, Information Technology, University of North Carolina Wilmington Beverly Vagnerini, Director of Technology Needs Assessment & Consulting Services, University of North Carolina Wilmington Establishing campus standards for IT is widely recognized as an essential step in providing excellent technical and support solutions that are efficient and sustainable. This presentation will describe how UNC Wilmington successfully adopted institutional IT standards through a collaborative process focusing on the benefits of such standards to university constituencies. Integrated Systems: People, Process, TechnologyThursday, October 03, 2002 Robyn East, Deputy CIO, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kerry J. Washburn, Director, Administrative Applications, ISS, The George Washington University The George Washington University used a multiple-pronged functional/organizational approach to solve system integration and system quality issues. This presentation will describe how various organizational, procedural and cultural changes enabled major improvements to our application architecture, and how we plan to further evolve and improve the IT organization and its products. Integration Within a University's Information SystemsThursday, October 03, 2002 Matthew A. Christian, Director, Center for Instructional Technology, Marshall University Bradley F. Morgan, Assistant Director, Faculty Support, OIT, Western Michigan University Strong teamwork and an alliance within Marshall University introduced a new level of service and efficiencies for information systems. The administration of online classes and the back-end support of data sharing among university systems were in need of enhancements. This presentation will discuss how Campus Pipeline is used to facilitate the integration of Marshall's e-mail, SCT, and WebCT services. Is Reorganizing the Answer?Wednesday, October 02, 2002 Julie Nuter, Strategic Change Consultant, Information Services, DePaul University DePaul University's Information Services division restructured two departments to meet business goals: one change followed an ERP implementation; the other anticipates the future convergence of voice and data. By comparing their unique qualities and shared elements, we will explore the answers to these questions: "What is right for an organization? Is reorganizing the answer?" Journal Finder: Getting to the Full Text Regardless of the DatabaseWednesday, October 02, 2002 Terry W. Brandsma, IT Librarian, University of North Carolina Greensboro Journal Finder, a locally developed electronic resource, provides a single search interface for journals from aggregators, publishers, free and pay-per-view sources, other vendor types, and local holdings. Additionally, through the use of an OpenURL and locally developed scripts, users can connect citations in one database to full text in another. Keys to Successful Large-Scale Deployment of Multimedia Course ModulesThursday, October 03, 2002 David M. Hart, CCBIT Executive Director, University of Massachusetts Amherst Eight CD-based multimedia modules have been developed for an art history survey course, but initial evaluation has shown they are difficult for students to access and not very engaging. By subsequently embedding them in a Web-based assessment system and interweaving interactive, multimedia learning activities, we have redeployed them very successfully. Knowledge Community: Developing a One-Stop Shop for Faculty Scholarly Output and Teaching Best PracticesWednesday, October 02, 2002 Catherine Gihlstorf, Curriculum Resources Manager, SAS Institute Inc. Our Knowledge Community is an environment for faculty to exchange and post their scholarly publications, working papers, teaching resources, and teaching best practices. Come see how we get faculty to share information and how we coordinate the staff and student communities in resource collection and submission. We'll discuss how one database provides information via Web views for six (and growing) different constituent groups. Platform choices, faculty motivation, search methodologies, and planned expansion will be covered. LDAP-Enabled Privacy at the University of Notre DameThursday, October 03, 2002 Brendan Bellina, Identity Services Architect, University of Southern California Managing privacy requirements while satisfying the needs of electronic information services can prove difficult. This session describes how Notre Dame's recently implemented LDAP Enterprise Directory has provided privacy protection with reduced latency, reduced administrative maintenance, and increased system compatibility, and put it all in the hands of the students. Librarians and Technologists: Using Collaboration to Support Undergraduate ResearchWednesday, October 02, 2002 Fran White, Director, Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, Goucher College This session will focus on the results of collaboration between academic technologists, university librarians, and faculty as they have worked to improve undergraduate research skills. Attendees will learn what has worked, what has not, and future strategies. Making Collaboration Count: Establishing and Integrating an Information and Instructional Technology Strategic VisionThursday, October 03, 2002 Thomas L. Maier, Sr. Director, Special Projects-Information Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology Kay H. Roman, Vice President of Project Management, Collegiate Project Services Information and instructional technology are recognized strategic resources in higher education. Establishing an IIT vision and prioritizing resulting goals requires a high degree of collaboration. The University System of Georgia will share a four-step process used to develop a system-wide IIT strategic plan and the methods used to ensure its success. Making Instructional Portals Work: The Challenges of Courseware Support and Records ManagementThursday, October 03, 2002 Samuel A. DiGangi, Associate Vice President, Arizona State University Angel Jannasch-Pennell, Assistant Vice President, Applied Learning Technologies Institute, Arizona State University Jeremy Rowe, Executive Associate Director, School of Computing and Informatics, Arizona State University Once the decision to develop and implement a portal has been made, a number of important design issues must be addressed. Many presentations address business strategies and technical design, but this session will address the rarely treated issues of user training and support and the impact of portals and database design on university records. Marketing Distance Education: Identifying and Implementing a StrategyWednesday, October 02, 2002 Sherri Guilliams Turner, Graduate Program Review, Virginia Tech A marketing plan is a necessary element of any e-business strategy. Virginia Tech has successfully developed and executed marketing plans for both credit and noncredit course and program offerings. This presentation will identify seven marketing approaches, outlines a systematic method for harnessing collaborative university efforts, and provide resources and examples. Meeting the Challenges of Presenting Faculty Information on the WebWednesday, October 02, 2002 Weston Thompson, Former Associate Director of IST, Claremont McKenna College Claremont McKenna College, Yale University School of Management, and the University of Tennessee will discuss the successful presentation of faculty information on the Web. This session will examine solutions that move beyond plain directories or "my home page" faculty sites with approaches that are based in positive working relationships among faculty, administration, PR, and IT. One-Stop Shopping for Reporting and Analysis on the WebThursday, October 03, 2002 Dana C. Voss, ERA Manager, Louisiana State University Indiana University implemented a fast, robust, and easy-to-use information environment on the Web. IUIE is designed to be a personal reporting environment that keeps users informed about all university-wide published reports. Attend this presentation and learn how to create the same environment at your institution. Pilgrim's Progress: The University of Plymouth Student PortalWednesday, October 02, 2002 Geoff Bouch, Head of Information & Communication Technology, University of Plymouth Sally Wilks, Senior Learning Support Advisor, University of Plymouth The University of Plymouth Student Portal provides a virtual learning environment and associated collaboration tools for 27,000 students, based on an enterprise-wide deployment of the Microsoft Exchange 2000 server. The poster session highlights the benefits of developing a simple-to-use industrial-quality course management system when compared to commercial VLE packages. Practice Makes Perfect: Using a Web-Based Instructional Tool to Solve Both Real-World and Simulated ProblemsWednesday, October 02, 2002 David Barber, Management Information Specialist, University of Georgia Edward Brown, Plant Pathologist (Retired), University of Georgia Don Hamilton, Director, Office of Information Technology, University of Georgia Brian T. Watson, Associate Director, Office of Information Technology, University of Georgia The University of Georgia has evolved its highly successful system for diagnosing agricultural pest problems into a flexible learning environment. Students gain experience addressing a wide range of problems that are accurately and consistently represented by a combination of textual information and images or other digital media files. Providing Library Instruction Utilizing Library, IT, and Faculty Collaboration: Posting Hot-Linked Handouts to Blackboard Online CoursewareWednesday, October 02, 2002 Barbara Costello, Documents Librarian, Stetson University Robert Lenholt, Electronic Services Librarian - Assistant Professor, Stetson University Judson Stryker, Associate Dean and Lynn Professor of Accounting, Stetson University The presentation will examine collaborative efforts by classroom faculty in the Stetson University business school and library faculty in using a course management system to facilitate subject-specific research. Handouts for library instruction sessions are posted to BlackBoard; students can readily access the Library's accounting databases and relevant websites through hot-links provided on the handouts. Red River College's Virtual Computer LabWednesday, October 02, 2002 Mary McIntosh, Program Coordinator, Red River College Red River College's Virtual Computer Lab provides students access to applications and data from any Internet-accessible computer. Applications run on a centralized server with client computers running only a small piece of software and their Internet browser. This session will present some of the challenges and successes in implementing this project. Redefining the Educational Experience: E-Learning to M-LearningThursday, October 03, 2002 Randolph H. Manning, College Assoc Dean for Bus & Tech & the Div of Professional Programming and Dev, Suffolk County Community College Today many institutions in the business of higher education find themselves in a "new competitive landscape." If these institutions are to be successful they must redefine themselves and seek student/college congruence. This presentation will discuss the opportunities for institutions to move from e-learning to m-learning (mobile learning). Redesigning Freshmen Courses for the WebWednesday, October 02, 2002 Timothy J. Foley, Director, client Computing & Library Services, Lehigh University Sherri Yerk-Zwickl, Team Leader, Learning Technology, Lehigh University Lehigh's Clipper Project provides students with the opportunity to take Web-based freshman courses before they arrive on campus. A university-wide, team-based approach to redesigning and delivering these courses has been employed. The project studied the effectiveness of providing these courses to pre-admitted high school students. Save Money, Lower Risk: A Joint ERP ProjectWednesday, October 02, 2002 Daniel J. Miller, President, Advantiv Solutions, LLC Larry Toy, President/CEO, Foundation for California Community Colleges Patrick Tyrell-Smith, ERP Projects Director, Foundation for California Community Colleges The California Community Colleges has created a joint electronic RFP for ERP systems for more than 20 colleges. Advantiv's DecisionDirector tool scores vendor responses and saves them for future use. Its use over 10 years should save more that $1 million per college. This system is available to all interested institutions across the country. Scaling CyberCamp: An Example of Open Source Software DevelopmentWednesday, October 02, 2002 Ronald Roeber, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Nebraska - Lincoln The Children, Youth, and Family Education and Research Network (CYFERnet)--a national network supporting community-based educational programs--was required to expand a successful Web-based youth educational resource named CyberCamp. An open source strategy was used to address application requirements of workflow and content management. Zope Corporation provided software development. Security with HIPAAThursday, October 03, 2002 John Piazza, Data Security & HIPAA Compliance Officer, University of Alabama at Birmingham The security provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act require a security architecture worthy of most educational institutions. A primary thrust of the law is confidentiality of information. This confidentiality is created through best practices by marrying privacy and security policy and technical mechanisms. The presentation will examine HIPAA security issues. Self-Service Vulnerabilities: Scanning and Other Security ToolsWednesday, October 02, 2002 Mark S. Bruhn, AVP, Indiana University System This session will present, in a nontechnical manner, the Web-based application developed and deployed at Indiana University to facilitate one-time or automatic network security vulnerability scans in support of technical security responsibilities. Strategic Streaming Video for the Campus: Models, Training, and Accessibility for Award-Winning, Low-Cost ProjectsThursday, October 03, 2002 Dale Voorhees, Assistant Director, Course Development & Web Services, University of Central Florida Increasing demand for streaming video at the University of Central Florida has led to the development of a specialized video team, training curriculum and lab, instructional models for online courses, and an award-winning virtual campus tour. Come and learn how effective, affordable, scalable, and accessible (508 compliance) video services are possible at UCF through systematic collaboration. Streaming Media: An Opportunity That Is Now!Thursday, October 03, 2002 Barbara E. McMullen, Dean of Online Learning, Monroe College Streaming media is only one tool in a large technology kit. Costs associated with rolling out streaming media services ensure they are not widely deployed today. Marist College is exploring new opportunities for low-bandwidth standards-based streaming that overcomes barriers to using this valuable delivery technology for teaching, learning, communications, training, and more. Successful Partnerships: A Wireless Research and Development ExampleWednesday, October 02, 2002 James Wolfgang, Director of USG Center for Digital Innovation, Georgia College & State University With decreasing funding, a higher education/corporate partnership results in a win/win situation for all involved. Using details of Georgia College and State University's comprehensive wireless network research and development project and results of other affiliations as the basis, the establishment, benefits, and outcomes of a sound collaboration will be presented. Teaching, Technology, and Tenure: How Are They Valued?Wednesday, October 02, 2002 Dorita F. Bolger, Reference, Interlibrary Loan, and Information Literacy Librarian, Westminster College Richard L. Sprow, Professor of English, Westminster College How are colleges and universities addressing compensation, promotion, and tenure concerns when evaluating technology-based projects? The authors have examined technological capacity, promotion and tenure criteria, and technology-based projects among 20 liberal arts colleges. They will present their findings and generate recommendations for rewarding technology-based projects. Teaming Takes Time: A Trip Toward a True, Self-Directed Team EnvironmentWednesday, October 02, 2002 Ann F. Harbor, Director, Academic Affairs Administration, The University of Memphis John S. Wasileski, Associate VP for Information Technology, The University of Memphis Hear how the information systems division at a large, urban university is moving toward a fully authorized, self-directed, team-based environment in which project managers and assigned staff take true ownership of deliverables. Lessons learned, necessary organizational support structures, and successes to date will be discussed. Technology and Education: The Research on Where We Have Been: A Vision of Where We Are GoingThursday, October 03, 2002 Elizabeth G. Pryor, Director, Research Center for Educational Technology, Kent State University Learning should be as dynamic for the instructor as it is for the student. University faculty and K-12 staff development professionals have given positive reviews to the interactive CD-ROM, Technology & Education: The Research on Where We Have Been: A Vision of Where We Are Going. Technology for Dental Hygiene Therapy and Oral Health CareThursday, October 03, 2002 W. Gail Barnes, Program Director and Associate Professor, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Karen D. King, B.S. Completion Program Director, Department of Dental Hygiene, East Tennessee State University The objective of this Web-based course is to provide associate dental hygienists who were novices to technology with a means of increasing their technology skills in oral health care therapy and the research of dental hygiene therapy products before matriculating through the bachelor of science in the dental hygiene online completion program. Telemediated ArtThursday, October 03, 2002 Ellen Bromberg, Assistant Professor, Department of Modern Dance, University of Utah Julio C. Facelli, Director, CHPC, University of Utah Great opportunities exist for the use of emerging network technologies to develop "telemediated art," which we define as art created and/or performed across the network. Using our experience at Utah, this poster session describes how artists, technologists, and administrators work together in this emerging artistic field. The Challenges of a Collaborative Degree InitiativeThursday, October 03, 2002 Kate M. Carey, Executive Director, Ohio Learning Network, Ohio Learning Network Peggy Falkenstein, Dean, Distance Learning, Sinclair Community College Collaboration is today's buzzword when creating course content or delivering degrees at a distance. Four institutions have worked nearly two years on a cooperative applied arts associate's degree. Attendees of this session will learn how hard collaboration can be, where most of the barriers lie, and what strategies are required to be successful collaborators. The Evolution of Collaboration Between Administrative IT and University Business UnitsWednesday, October 02, 2002 Francene C. Mangham, Interim AVP, Acad & Admin IT, Emory University Laura Joyce Moriarty, Business Analyst, Emory University Heather Mugg, Associate Vice Provost, Emory University Collaboration between administrative IT and university business units has evolved far beyond finite project planning and group meetings. With the advent of ERP initiatives, management and responsibility lines have been blurred and new roles are emerging as the integration of evolving IT promises to deliver leading-edge services. The How-To of Establishing an Effective Instructional Technology DepartmentWednesday, October 02, 2002 Shirley Waterhouse, Director, Educational Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University The increased demand for online course components and the implementation of technologies into the instructional environment require that most institutions establish, refine, or expand the functions of instructional technology personnel. This session will address important instructional technology functions. Numerous examples, guidelines, and checklists will be presented. The Information Literacy Toolkit: Fostering Critical Research Skills in the Online Learning EnvironmentWednesday, October 02, 2002 John T. Butler, Associate University Librarian for Information Technology, University of Minnesota More than ever, outcomes of a higher education must include a set of information competencies that gives graduates a competitive advantage in the professional workforce. This presentation will include technological and collaborative strategies for advancing "information literacy" among a large distributed learner population. The effectiveness of scalable Web-based tools on learning outcomes will also be discussed. The Right FACTS Can Save Money and Be InformativeThursday, October 03, 2002 Linda Thanasides, Director, Center for Advising/Academic Support, University of South Florida In times of tight budgets, institutions should look at implementing cost-saving, student-oriented solutions. FACTS (Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking System) is a statewide Web-based delivery system that links Florida educational institutions so they can deliver real-time information for student advising. Find out how statewide collaboration is saving money and changing policy. The University of Notre Dame Enterprise Directory: Engineering Order from ChaosWednesday, October 02, 2002 Brendan Bellina, Identity Services Architect, University of Southern California In October 2000 Notre Dame began deployment of an infrastructure based on an LDAP enterprise directory to service Web applications, e-mail services, and vendor applications. This action replaced a complex web of application-specific directories and datafeeds. This presentation relates the lessons learned and steps that have been taken to date. University of Washington B2C Credit Card InfrastructureWednesday, October 02, 2002 Joseph Frost, Senior Applications Systems Engineer, University of Washington Marcia Tufarolo, Senior Technology Manager, University of Washington The University of Washington offers a central application to provide Web-based credit card payment and processing to UW areas. Current uses include tuition, computer training classes, and conference registration. Planned expansions include generic applications for donations, subscriptions, memberships, and sale of goods. These systems are operated on a cost-recovery basis. Using Data Warehousing Technology to Meet Emerging Pressures in Higher EducationWednesday, October 02, 2002 Peter Barton, Director, Enterprise Data Management, The George Washington University Kerry J. Washburn, Director, Administrative Applications, ISS, The George Washington University The marketplace is challenging higher education with issues from reduced funding to expectations generated by external rankings. Institutions need to continually monitor performance from an academic perspective to meet these challenges. This presentation will illustrate how The George Washington University used data warehousing technology to measure its academic enterprise from recruitment to enrollment. Very Pretty, But Can They Fight?: Preparing Students and Institutions for the Real World Through Corporate PartnershipsWednesday, October 02, 2002 Dennis Gendron, Vice President of CIT, Tennessee State University John Thompson, Marketing Representative, IBM Corporation Tennessee State University has developed strategic IT partnerships with IBM, SUN, Howard Industries, and other corporations that have resulted in curriculum revision, faculty development, co-op placements, industry certifications, and new, high-paying positions. This session will describe the planning model and associated elements needed to build and maintain mutually beneficial dynamic change-agent relationships with corporate partners. What Types of Online Teaching Resources Do Students Prefer?Thursday, October 03, 2002 James R. Lackey, Director of Faculty Support, University of Texas at San Antonio Research will be presented that indicates most students prefer low bandwidth on-line course materials over more resource intensive applications with the older students having a greater preference for the more resource intensive applications. In addition, 88.7% of the students expected their instructors to update the electronic course material at least every week. Where Are All the Computers?Thursday, October 03, 2002 Jeff Henson, Systems Analyst, California State University, San Marcos Becky Hunt, Analyst/Programmer, California State University, San Marcos Margo Lopez, Director Systems Development, California State University, San Marcos Wayne A. Veres, Dean, IITS and Chief Information Officer, California State University, San Marcos California State University San Marcos is developing an electronic asset tracking system to locate CSUSM desktop computers needing replacement. The system uses standard network protocols to track devices connected to the campus network. This presentation will demonstrate the design of the tracking system and illustrate how to integrate software systems to provide a valuable information resource to the IT department. XML/XSLT as an E-Business EnablerWednesday, October 02, 2002 Jason Ferguson, Account Manager, SunGard Higher Education Kathryn F. Gates, Chief Information Officer, University of Mississippi Veena Mantena, Director of Enterprise Applications, University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi has embraced XML and XSLT as tools for bridging heterogeneous systems and presenting information on the Web. This presentation highlights four successful applications, each of which has as its foundation XML/XSLT technology. Application domains include financial aid, online catalogs, and directory services. Target platforms include legacy, client/server, and ERP systems. |
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