Detailed Program Information
CNI
Session Details
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom C-Two
Session Type: Organizational Update
Speaker(s)
- Clifford Lynch, Executive Director, Coalition for Networked Information
Abstract
In 2005-2006 the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) played an essential role in shaping, articulating, and advancing the networked information agenda. Working with partner organizations and our members, we continued to explore issues as diverse as institutional repositories and learning spaces. We are engaged in new work on the cyberinfrastructure needs for scholarship, particularly in regard to data curation and archiving. In this session, open to both members and nonmembers, we will highlight CNI's program and current developments in networked information.
EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI)
Session Details
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom C-One
Session Type: Organizational Update
Speaker(s)
- Diana G. Oblinger, President and CEO, EDUCAUSE
Abstract
The EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative’s mission is advancing learning through IT innovation. Learn about ELI’s current directions, programs and products—and share your thoughts with us.
EDUCAUSE Policy Program
Session Details
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Room C144/145
Session Type: Organizational Update
Speaker(s)
- Garret Sern, Government Relations Officer, EDUCAUSE
- Wendy Wigen, Government Relations Officer, EDUCAUSE
Abstract
This session will provide an overview of EDUCAUSE policy program resources and how they can help your campus. This session is designed to be a dialogue between the staff and participants and is an excellent opportunity to ensure that your policy concerns are being addressed by EDUCAUSE.
Who Should Attend: Any higher education IT practitioner -- CIO's, administration, legal counsel, librarian, faculty, student -- that uses their institution's IT network and is impacted by new IT-related regulations.
What Attendees will Learn: A thorough understanding of EDUCAUSE policy program functions and how you can utilize its resources to your full advantage.
IMS: Fostering Learning Impact
Session Details
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom C-Three
Session Type: Organizational Update
Speaker(s)
- Rob Abel, CEO, IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc.
Abstract
The IMS Global Learning Consortium has centered new activities around recognizing and promoting the impact that technology can have on addressing the challenges that higher education faces today. The new program, "Learning Impact," is a global competition for institutions and product organizations of all types to demonstrate impact on institutional performance, faculty satisfaction, and student achievement. Come learn about it in this session.
Internet2/Quilt
Session Details
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom C-Four
Session Type: Organizational Update
Speaker(s)
- Jill B. Arnold, Consultant, Internet2
- Hudnall R. Croasdale, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Virginia Tech
- Renee Woodten Frost, Director, Technology Transfer and Outreach, Internet2
Abstract
This session will provide an update on the activities of the Internet2 community, including recent developments in optical networking, federated authorization, end-to-end networking performance, and network security. It will also cover current Internet2 working group activities and help attendees understand the implications of these efforts for their campuses.
This session will also discuss the mission, organizational structure, and current activities of The Quilt, which is a coalition of the major advanced regional R&E network organizations. The Quilt provides a dynamic forum where leaders from throughout the advanced research and education network community build on the intellectual capital and best practices of network service providers worldwide. Additionally, the Quilt aims to influence the national agenda on information technology infrastructure, with particular emphasis on networking. Within the organization, the Quilt promotes delivery of networking services at lower cost, higher performance, and greater reliability and security. It has recently been involved in developing a series of workshops that discuss, promote, and develop skills in optical networking and fiber optics.
