Corporate Presentations

3Com Corporation, An EDUCAUSE Silver Partner - Expanding Connectivity for Secure, Converged Networks

Thursday, November 06, 2003
3:55 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. CORP16

Rob Karnbach, Engineer, Extreme Networks

Students, teachers, and administrators are demanding more access to the network, but the current budget environment constrains expenses for networking infrastructures. Attendees will learn about new technologies involving wired, wireless, VoIP, and security to enable current network infrastructures to expand while increasing QOS and significantly reducing the cost, disruption, and time required to make this happen.

Apple Computer, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Empowering Expression in the Digital Age

Thursday, November 06, 2003
11:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. CORP11

Frances Himes, Senior Director, Higher Education, Apple Inc.

As one of the world's most innovative technology companies, Apple leads the way in making powerful technology accessible to everyone. Hear Apple's vision for the use of technology in higher education, and how our best of class mobile solutions, digital media tools, and enterprise-class hardware and software support your campus's mission.

BearingPoint, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Sprinting Up the Learning Curve: An Approach to Rapid Implementation

Wednesday, November 05, 2003
11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CORP08

David L. Hemingson, Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

James R. Henderson, ERP Executive Director, Florida State University

Florida State University (FSU) adopted a rapid approach to software configuration through the transfer of knowledge from BearingPoint consultants to FSU's project team. Come learn how FSU is implementing PeopleSoft HR, Financials, EPM and Portal applications in an accelerated timeframe

Postconference Resource

Blackboard Inc., An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - The Networked Learning Environment

Wednesday, November 05, 2003
2:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. CORP05

Matthew Pittinsky, Chairman, Blackboard Inc.

Today, course management and portal systems serve many of the academic computing needs of the global higher education market. Yet, the market demands constant product innovation and new product offerings to effectively meet evolving requirements. Join Blackboard for an introduction to the Networked Learning Environment and future product innovations and offerings from Blackboard Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Silver Partner - Using Strategic Partnerships and Technology Deployments to Balance Opportunities, Expectations, and Resources

Thursday, November 06, 2003
8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. CORP10

Aurelia Crews, Partner Engagement Manager-FL, MS, AL, Microsoft Corporation

Building strategic partnerships with your technology vendors is critical. With Cisco Systems, Inc., advanced networking solutions, colleges and universities can turn their network infrastructure into their most strategic asset, increasing operational efficiencies and opening new revenue-generating opportunities to strengthen their competitive differentiation. Learn how some universities have partnered with Cisco Systems to deploy advanced networking solutions that balance opportunities, expectations, and resources.

CollegeNET, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Bronze Partner - From Campus Admissions to Campus-Wide Scheduling: The World's Best Technology for the World's Best Managed Campuses

Friday, November 07, 2003
8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. CORP18

Steven B. Fulmer, Associate VP, Implementation Services, CollegeNET, Inc.

Whether we are helping you to provide world-class service to your campus constituents, recruit the most stellar applicants, or manage the myriad of classes, events and activities taking place daily on campus, the Internet is CollegeNET's tool of choice. It's not just a click here, and a Web site there, it is a great deal more. Come see what CollegeNET can help you do with the web.

Dell Inc., An EDUCAUSE Silver Partner - Princeton 2003 Student Computing Initiative

Thursday, November 06, 2003
3:55 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. CORP15

Steven M. Sather, Associate CIO, Princeton University

Princeton University makes computers available to incoming students, 90% of whom participate, through the Dell University Program. Dell University promotes a standard computing infrastructure that reduces institutional support costs. Session highlights include discussions of university-specified hardware, software, and support, and automated transactions between Princeton students and Dell.

Gateway, An EDUCAUSE Silver Partner - Redefining Education Through the Gateway Alpha Campus

Wednesday, November 05, 2003
3:50 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. CORP21

Tom M. Fitzgerald, Vice President, Education, MPC

The Gateway Alpha Campus represents the extension of the three R's to the three A's--access, analysis, and application--critical skills as our world becomes digital. Join us as we outline these education technology solutions that create time and space efficiencies while heightening security, broadening outreach, improving instructor quality, and growing student services to new levels of excellence.

HP, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Zen and the Art of Information Security

Thursday, November 06, 2003
8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. CORP09

Ira Winkler, Author of Spies Among Us, and President, Internet Security Advisors Group

With more than 4,100 campuses in the U.S.--public and private colleges, universities, and community colleges--educating some 14 million students, higher education faces many challenges and increasingly turns to technology to help provide solutions. A trusted advisor and IT consultant, HP’s Higher Education line of business works closely with those institutions to design the solutions that are right for them.

IBM Corporation, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Campus Cellular Networks: Recovering the Loss of Long-Distance Revenues

Wednesday, November 05, 2003
11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CORP03

Rudi Jetzelsperger, Market Development Executive, IBM Corporation

Universities have historically depended on telecommunications contracts to fund a large portion of their campus infrastructure. With the increased use of cellular phones, the revenue from long-distance services has declined dramatically. Learn how IBM can help you create a campus cellular network and recover these lost campus revenues.

Jenzabar Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - The Best of Times

Thursday, November 06, 2003
11:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. CORP12

Robert A. Maginn, Chairman and CEO, Jenzabar Inc.

Higher education is witnessing a phenomenon never seen in our lifetime: it is the best of times and the worst of times! Join us to hear what Jenzabar is doing to help separate those who are thriving from those who are just surviving! Hear how Jenzabar's solutions manage all facets of your campus community, addressing declining budgets and broader expectations of traditional and lifelong learners.

Macromedia - Creating InterACTION Experiences

Friday, November 07, 2003
9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. CORP20

Ellen Wagner, Sr. Analyst, Sage Road Solutions, LLC

This session offers outcomes-based models--strategies and tactics for creating interactive online learning experiences that greatly improve the quality and results of online learning course design and content development efforts. Models of interaction (teacher-student, student-student, and student-content) that have shaped online instruction design practice for the past decade will be revisited to illustrate the value of focusing on outcomes rather than transactions.

Microsoft Corporation, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Agility: Managing Change in Students and Technology

Thursday, November 06, 2003
2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. CORP14

Diana G. Oblinger, President and CEO, EDUCAUSE

Students change. Technology changes. But how agile are institutions in managing this change? This presentation will look at students, learning, and alternative models as well a set of steps that institutions can take to improve their ability to sense and respond to change.

Oracle Corporation, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Streamlining the Business of Higher Education

Wednesday, November 05, 2003
2:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. CORP06

Timothy G. Hoechst, Senior Vice President, Technology, Oracle

Financial realities, rising student expectations, and competitive pressures are compelling institutions to find more effective ways to provide services while maintaining a high standard of quality. Oracle enables institutions to move from fragmented, internally focused systems requiring heavy administration costs to an integrated suite delivering superior education, research, and service to the community.

PeopleSoft, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - PeopleSoft And Higher Education

Wednesday, November 05, 2003
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. CORP02

Ronald L. Danielson, Vice Provost for Information Services and Chief Information Officer, Santa Clara University

Doug Merritt, General Manager and Vice President, Global HRMS, PeopleSoft, Inc.

This session will present a strategic overview of PeopleSoft and the higher education industry, including innovative solutions to help educational institutions achieve a new level in total ownership experience. Gain insight into PeopleSoft's new organizational structure and upcoming products and technology. Also hear a customer perspective on moving traditional business operations to an Internet-based, enterprise management system.

SCT, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Unifying the Digital Campus with the SCT e-Education Infrastructure

Wednesday, November 05, 2003
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. CORP01

Andy Cooley, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Product Management, SunGard Higher Education

Fostering excellence at individual, institutional, and community levels, SCT offers solutions that create a flexible and robust framework for the digital campus--a framework that grows with institutions and their evolving needs. Learn how SCT helps clients master both education and e-education with the challenges and opportunities this evolution affords.

Sun Microsystems, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Silver Partner - Infrastructure Middleware for Web Services in Higher Education

Wednesday, November 05, 2003
3:50 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. CORP07

John S. Camp, IT Leadership Consultant

John C. Fowler, Global Manager, Infrastructure, Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Join Sun Microsystems, Inc., for a presentation and discussion on the key technologies necessary to support current and next-generation applications on campus. Included is a review of what one university is doing to support the growing demand on campus.

WebCT, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Driving Strategic Outcomes with E-Learning: Your Roadmap to Success

Thursday, November 06, 2003
2:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. CORP13

Carol A. Vallone, CEO, Wimba, Inc.

Many institutions facing budget and human resource constraints must also support more students with high expectations for quality. Institutions worldwide are leveraging WebCT Campus Edition, a course management system, and WebCT Vista, an academic enterprise system, to meet these challenges. Hear real-world examples of how institutions are incorporating innovative learning technologies, supporting diverse student populations, and addressing their unique goals with WebCT.