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Breakfast for Tuesday Speakers and Conveners

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Registration Desk Open
Sponsored by HP and Jenzabar Inc., EDUCAUSE Gold Partners

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Speaker Staging Room Open
Sponsored by Gateway, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner

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Uncovering the Science in Computer Science: Challenges for the 21st Century

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• Vinton G. Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google

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Progress on the hardware side of computer engineering has been impressive, but software has lagged behind. Security continues to be troublesome at the operating system level, network level, and various application levels in computer networks. Some collections of computers (called "bots" or "bot armies") are used in abusive ways to send spam by launching distributed denial-of-service attacks. We may not be configuring the hardware of our basic computing platforms to assist in improving security. Where should we be spending time, money, and brainpower to significantly enhance our ability to provide deeper roots for computer, system, and network designs for the future?

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Exhibit Hall Open

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Explore technology solutions offered by more than 200 companies. The exhibit hall is also the place for refreshment breaks, lunch, and corporate drawings, plus our massage area, the "Relaxation Station", sponsored by Rave Wireless.

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by TouchNet Information Systems, An EDUCAUSE Bronze Partner

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Meet EDUCAUSE President Brian L. Hawkins

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Brian L. Hawkins has been president of EDUCAUSE since its inception in 1998 with the merger of CAUSE and Educom. He is responsible for all aspects of the association's mission to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. He is the principal architect of the EDUCAUSE Core Data Service. He has co-edited Technology Everywhere: A Campus Agenda for Educating and Managing Workers in the Digital Age and co-authored Distributed Education and Its Challenges: An Overview.

SAC Board (board members only)

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Time, Space, and History

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• Edward L. Ayers, President, University of Richmond
• William G. Thomas, III, John and Catherine Angle Professor in the Humanities, Department of History, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
• Session convener: William H. Pritchard, Adjunct Professor, Business and Computer Science, De Anza College

Abstract

In everything from stock market reports to brain scans, we increasingly use computers to see patterns that would otherwise remain invisible. But history, and the humanities in general, have been little touched by this widespread change in perception--and are the poorer for it. This lecture will suggest how we might begin to change that situation.

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Automated Classroom Video Streaming Pilot at the University of Minnesota

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• James R. Gregory, Manager, Classroom Technical Services, University of Minnesota
• Session convener: Mark Nichols, Manager of Computer Labs, University of Richmond

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Rich media is seen as value-added visual support for teaching. An operator-less class capture model is the only affordable way to achieve ubiquitous video streaming or podcasting of classes. This pilot project develops an advanced control system that allows an instructor to teach without having to focus attention on video production.

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Enterprise Directory Design: Facing the Initial Challenges

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• Brendan Bellina, Identity Services Architect, University of Southern California
• Session convener: Troy Boroughs, Director of Systems & Networks, University of Richmond

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As vendor products become increasingly capable of integration with institutional directory services, an enterprise directory service is no longer a matter of "if" but "when." The presenter, and identity services architect at the University of Southern California, will explain the unique challenges that higher education directory design teams face.

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Breaking All the Rules: Ten Independent ERP Implementations in One System

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• Prasad Doddanna, Director of Information Systems, Coppin State University
• Stan Jakubik, Assistant Vice Chancellor, University System of Maryland
• Beth L. Kenney, Director, Academic Computing, Frostburg State University
• Jerome F. Waldron, Chief Information Officer, Salisbury University
• Session convener: Michel Nguessan, Head, Technology & Digital Resources, Governors State University

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The University System of Maryland broke all the "rules" of efficiency and effectiveness by allowing each of 10 institutions to implement ERP in their own environments without attempting to lock-step these projects. The panel will discuss how this approach yielded on-time and on-budget results.

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Welcome to My Fiefdom: IT Asset Management in a Decentralized Organization and the Creation of OpenITAM

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Speaker(s)

• Scott Lemm, IT Asset Management Coordinator, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Session convener: Denise Hutchinson, Director, User Support, Berry College

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Visit feudal IT. Explore how the successes and failures of a five-year software asset management (SAM) project have given birth to a university-wide collaborative project creating a higher education open-source IT asset management (ITAM) solution: OpenITAM. Prepare for crumbling political walls, lengthened asset life cycles, and collaborative management.

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Measuring the Soup: The MISO Survey

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Speaker(s)

• David Consiglio, Statistics & Research Methods Support Specialist, Bryn Mawr College
• Pattie Orr, VP for IT/Dean of University Libraries, Baylor University
• Carol Peddie, Associate Dean, LIS, Middlebury College
• Patricia A. Schoknecht, Chief Information Officer, Rollins College
• Doug West, Director of Telecommunications & Multimedia Support Services, University of Richmond
• Andrew White, Director of User Services, Bates College
• Session convener: Carol Peddie, Associate Dean, LIS, Middlebury College

Abstract

Join the Merged Information Services Organizations (MISO) Survey Team to discuss results, trends, and best practices that emerged from the 2006 survey of 19 liberal arts colleges and universities. This quantitative survey measures the use and effectiveness of the services and resources of merged library and computing organizations.

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The 2006 Campus Computing Survey

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Speaker(s)

• Kenneth C. Green, Founding Director, The Campus Computing Project
• Session convener: Mary Jane Casto, Director of IS&T Coordinators, Georgia State University

Abstract

The Campus Computing Project will present new data from the 2006 survey on the role of information technology in U.S. higher education. Topics include user support, campus portals, wireless networks, strategic and financial planning for IT, instructional integration of IT, campus IT standards, course management systems, Web site services, and IT security issues.

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Server Consolidation: A Case Study in Success

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• Timothy Antonowicz, Senior Systems Engineer, Mosaic Technology
• Session convener: Catherine M. Gynn, Adjunct Associate Professor, Industrial Design, The Ohio State University

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This session will present a case study in IT server consolidation that is occurring at Bowdoin College. Using HP Blades and VMWare, we have saved nearly $300,000 in hardware costs. This number has impacted our IT budget dramatically, allowing us to provide services that would not otherwise have been realized due to fiscal restraints.

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Who Are You (Today)?: Integrating Identity Life Cycles with Information Services

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• Joel Fletcher, Director, Systems & Operations, OIT, Western Michigan University
• Gregory B. Lozeau, Director, Planning and Policy, Western Michigan University
• Session convener: Donald Z. Spicer, Assoc. Vice Chancellor, University System of Maryland

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Implementing an enterprise identity management solution and establishing well-defined life cycles for each member of the university community were keys to the successful deployment of a new student information system and portal. The presenters will share challenges and lessons learned from a project that has impacted every corner of the institution.

Your Papers, Please: The Government Discovers Identity Management

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Speaker(s)

• Steven Worona, Director of Policy & Networking Programs, EDUCAUSE
• Session convener: Mary Dunker, Director, Secure Enterprise Technology Initiatives, Virginia Tech

Abstract

Governments at all levels are getting into identity management, from drivers' licenses to standardized smart-card identity tokens, including biometrics and PKI certificates. Congress and law enforcement are considering increased authentication requirements for network use in general and campus networks in particular. This session will review noteworthy government activities in identity management and discuss how they will impact campus options and decisions.

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Getting from Illegal P2P File Sharing to Good Digital Citizenship

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Speaker(s)

• Warren S. Arbogast, Founder & President, Boulder Management Group, LLC
• Cheryl Asper Elzy, Dean, University Libraries, Illinois State University
• David Greenfield, Director, Student Technology, Illinois State University
• Mark S. Walbert, Chief Technology Officer / Deputy CIO, Illinois State University
• Session convener: Carol Miles, Director, Learning Technologies and Teaching Support, Carleton University

Abstract

Illinois State University is embarking on a multifaceted comparative study of what works and what doesn't regarding P2P, media, and copyright on campus. Hear the early results of their work and their plans for the future after 15 months of working with the RIAA, MPAA, top executives at the leading network monitoring and content service companies, and peers in higher education.

Stay Out of the News: Encrypt Your Files

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Speaker(s)

• Timothy J. Foley, Director, client Computing & Library Services, Lehigh University
• Gale Fritsche, Team Leader, Desktop and Scientific Computing, Lehigh University
• Session convener: Dawn Melnek, Data Systems Manager, ITS, Bowling Green State University

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Lehigh University has recently embarked on the development of policies and procedures designed to increase end-user awareness of the importance of data encryption. This session will discuss methods used to increase end-user awareness and also discuss how HIPAA and FERPA requirements were addressed for specific university applications.

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Designing Learning Spaces That Promote Engagement

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• Homero Lopez, Higher Education Consultant, Design of Learning Spaces
• Richard Marmon, Director, Information Technology, Estrella Mountain Community College
• Roger Yohe, Faculty Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Estrella Mountain Community College
• Session convener: Diane Butler, Assistant University Librarian for IT, Rice University

Abstract

This presentation will provide a look at how a higher education institution undertook a major project to promote engagement and maximize learning opportunities through innovative learning spaces. The project provided faculty and learners with an opportunity to experiment with radical flexibility in space, furnishings, and technology. Results are being assessed for future institutional direction.

Student Evaluations: A Comparison of Online vs. Paper Data Collection

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• David Ernst, Director of Academic and Info Tech., College of Education & Human Development, University of Minnesota
• Session convener: Kelvin Bentley, Director of Online Learning, Northampton Community College

Abstract

Student evaluations of teaching are high-stakes measures at many institutions. When these evaluations move from paper to online surveys, instructors are often concerned that their ratings could change. This presentation will describe a quantitative and qualitative study of the differences between these two processes of collecting evaluation data.

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Transitioning Academic Technologies from Experimentation to Institutional Support

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• Yvonne M. Belanger, Head, Program Evauation, Center for Instructional Technology, Duke University
• Samantha Earp, Director, Academic Services, Duke University
• Lynne M. O'Brien, Director, Academic Technology and Instructional Services, Perkins Library, Duke University
• Session convener: Stewart Mader, Wiki Evangelist, Atlassian Software Systems

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Using the Duke Digital Initiative and its predecessor, the Duke iPod First-Year Experience, presenters will describe an assessment-driven model for the implementation and adoption of emerging technologies and describe implications of the process and model for other institutions.

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Data Warehousing

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• Betsy Blythe, Director, General Enterprise Applications, Virginia Tech
• Ora Fish, Senior Director, New York University

Abstract

Does your campus have a mature data warehouse delivering value to campus users, or are you in the planning stages? Is your data warehouse considered a strategic asset? Are you sufficiently funded, or are your budgets shrinking? What challenges do you face? What are the benefits to the campus? Discuss major factors behind successful data warehouse implementation, share experiences, and learn from your colleagues.

IT/Library Partnerships

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• Susan L. Perry, Senior Advisor, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

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Changes in scholarly communication, teaching, and research mean that information technologists and librarians must often collaborate to assure that both faculty and students can do their work. This discussion will explore successful collaborations and emerging organizational structures. Please bring either your questions or your success stories to add to the discussion.

HP, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - HP Helps Customers Create a Managed Learning Environment

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• David E. Edmondson, Associate Provost, Technology Resources, Texas Christian University
• Gregg Peters, Market Development, HP
• Session convener: Lori Sundal, Director, Georgia Institute of Technology

Abstract

Join HP as we showcase our partnership to revitalize a customer's IT into an adaptive infrastructure, providing cost savings and increased productivity. HP has one of the broadest ranges of technology solutions and services available to the education community. HP Managed Learning Solutions make learning environments more personalized, innovative, and engaging.

SunGard Higher Education, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Performance Management Strategies: Best Practices from the Battlefield

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• William H. Graves, Senior VP for Academic Strategy, SunGard Higher Education
• William A. Ihlenfeldt, President, Chippewa Valley Technical College
• Brian Madocks, Chief Executive Officer, SunGard Higher Education
• Thomas L. Maier, Sr. Director, Special Projects-Information Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Session convener: Vinette Ashford, Director in Admin Systems/NSIT, University of Chicago

Abstract

Higher education IT managers come under fire when asked to help design and support initiatives for performance management, reporting, and business intelligence. How do you shift from collecting and housing data to making it useful in daily decision making? How do people, process, and technology come together in a successful performance management strategy? Hear from veterans about best practices-based approaches to this challenge.

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Apple Computer, Inc. - Engaging Learners Through Podcasting

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• Jason Ediger, Director, iTunes U and Mobility, Apple Inc.

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Creating and distributing your own podcast is easy, thanks to Apple. Understand how universities use podcasting to fit learning into the mobile and media-rich lifestyles of today's students. In this session, you will also learn how to create high-quality podcasts that will enhance your iTunes U implementation.

Datatel, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Opening the Portal • A Look Inside Datatel’s New User

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• Rich Lee, Product Manager, Datatel, Inc.
• Dave Marney, Software Development Architect, Datatel, Inc.

Abstract

Envision a new world of collaboration and social networking in higher education. The dawning of a new generation of portals is upon us. See how Datatel’s next-generation portal based on Microsoft SharePoint technology provides a unified application for all services across campus. Witness the beginning of a revolution in institutional productivity and open the window to the ActiveCampus Experience—powered by Datatel.

Jenzabar Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Creating Community Through the Campus Portal

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An effective online presence can be a powerful retention solution. This workshop will focus on the effective implementation of an institution’s online community with a particular focus on creating a site that engages students. This workshop will also explore how to add value to the community through the use of advanced solutions such as constituent relationship management and advanced tools such as e-portfolios.

Microsoft Corporation, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Discover the Next Version of Microsoft Office OneNote

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See a preview of the next version of Microsoft Office OneNote. Learn how to manage unstructured data and use this amazing tool coupled with a projector to become a virtual white board with audio and video integration capabilities. You will capture information in many different formats, search and retrieve stored information, and easily share that information with other instructors, staff, and students.

Oracle, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Business Intelligence: Transforming Insight into Action

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• Marc Delorimier, Senior Solution Architect, Oracle
• Tracey Hull, Principal Sales Consultant, Oracle
• Robert Zeolla, Principal Account Sales Consultant, Oracle

Abstract

Business intelligence offers universities the promise of transforming insight into action, of solving problems quickly and capitalizing on opportunity more fully. Oracle Business Intelligence reduces the cost and complexity of delivering accurate and timely information. Additionally, the Oracle Database is analysis ready, with embedded online analytical processing and data-mining capabilities. Come experience, hands on, how information empowers the enterprise.

SunGard Higher Education, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - EA for Higher Education: Build Your Case, Powered by HP

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• Michelle Johnston, General Manager, Strategic and Enterprise Consulting, SunGard Higher Education

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Enterprise architecture (EA) is a proven framework that can help your institution leverage and align existing technology investments to support educational and business goals. The challenge is actually getting it started on campus. The major focus of this session will be realistic approaches to establishing EA in higher education. Participants will begin creating a business case for their own campus EA.

SAC 2007 Program Committee (committee members only)

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Still Crazy After Two Years

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• Bruce K. Alexander, Director, Enterprise Business Systems Projects, Michigan State University
• Leonard Belarmino, Vice President of Information Technology, San Joaquin Delta College
• Sally Jackson, Professor of Communication and CIO, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• David Lassner, Vice President for IT & Chief Information Officer, University of Hawaii
• John F. Walsh, Associate Vice President, Enterprise Software, Indiana University
• Session convener: Nadine Stern, Vice President, Information Technology and Enrollment Services, The College of New Jersey

Abstract

Two years ago, "The Kuali Crazies" decided to partner on a community source initiative to develop an ERP module. They wrestled with various technical, functional, and organizational issues that could be loosely described as "kindergarten activities"! Share their perspectives after two years on the trials and joys of such community initiatives.

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Modeling the 21st Century Student Experience: Ubiquitous Computing in Higher Education

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• Mike Conway, Systems Specialist, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• John L. Oberlin, Associate Vice Chancellor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Session convener: Donald J. Vogel, Technology Support Specialist, ITS, Bowling Green State University

Abstract

Pervasive networking, shrinking devices, and an explosion of information and services are combining to create a wave of change. Learn how Information Technology Services at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill is researching and prototyping new services that take advantage of these emerging technologies and trends.

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Cat Herding in the Green Mountains: An Enterprise Information System for the Vermont State Colleges

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• Linda Hilton, CIO, Vermont State Colleges
• Eric Sakai, Director of Learning Technologies, Community College of Vermont
• Session convener: Therese Nelson, Sr. Director of Client Relations, University of Chicago

Abstract

When the Vermont State Colleges decided to replace a 20-year-old legacy information system, the "loose confederation" of five colleges needed to become a highly collaborative organization to exploit the functionality of an enterprise information system. This presentation will review the technical and organizational challenges faced during the implementation process.

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True Single Signon: From Vision to Reality

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• Lavon R. Frazier, CRM / LMS / ERP Consultant, LL Consulting Group
• Session convener: John L. Gohsman, Director, Business Intelligence, Student Administration, and HRMS, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Abstract

Washington State University's vision for information technology is a seamless, integrated, intuitive information environment. This presentation will describe the technologies we are using to make this vision a reality across our legacy enterprise environment, legacy Web applications, new Web applications, Oracle portal, and Microsoft Sharepoint sites, all with single-user authentication.

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From Labs to Collaborative Spaces: Development of Temple University's TECH Center

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• Gerald D. Hinkle, Executive Director, Computer Services, Temple University
• Timothy C. O'Rourke, Vice President, CIO, Temple University
• Sheri Stahler, Associate Vice President, Computer Services, Temple University
• Session convener: Andrew J. Milne, CEO, Tidebreak, Inc.

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In January 2006, Temple University opened the TECH Center, the largest facility of its kind in the nation. Designed to meet student technology needs and encourage collaborative work, the 24-hour center features 640-plus student workstations, multimedia breakout rooms, specialized labs, extensive wireless lounge space, a help desk, faculty resources, and a cybercafé.

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Building Effective Relationships Between Central and Decentralized IT Units on Campus

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• Shawn F. Clouse, Director of Technology, School of Business, The University of Montana
• Andrew Covell, Executive Director, IT, Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University
• Steve Fleagle, CIO and Associate Vice President, The University of Iowa
• Ray Ford, Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO), The University of Montana
• Paul B. Gandel, Professor of Information Studies, Syracuse University
• Maggie Jesse, Instructional Services Manager, The University of Iowa
• Session convener: Dan Gilbert, Academic Technology Specialist, Stanford University

Abstract

The complexity of information technology necessitates both central and decentralized support organizations at universities. Centrally supported enterprise systems offer efficiencies, whereas decentralized local support fosters rapid adoption and innovation. How can institutions effectively leverage central and decentralized IT units? This panel will explore how several universities are approaching this problem.

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Higher Education IT Readiness for Business Continuity

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Speaker(s)

• Ronald Yanosky, ECAR Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, EDUCAUSE
• Session convener: Timothy A. Farnham, Chief Information Officer, Berry College

Abstract

How ready are higher education IT units to maintain or restore institutional services in the face of a major disruption? Using preliminary results from a new ECAR study, we'll look at business continuity planning, policy, and infrastructure. This presentation will also cover disaster recovery planning, emergency management, and post-discontinuity stabilization of services and infrastructure.

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IT Policy in Higher Education: Now a Presidential Concern

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Speaker(s)

• Terry W. Hartle, Senior Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, American Council on Education (ACE)
• Session convener: Greg Anderson, Sr. Director, NSIT General Services, University of Chicago

Abstract

IT policy issues, once the province of the campus IT leaders, now demand an increasing share of attention across the entire campus executive leadership. As IT becomes a critical, core service of campus operations and a central feature of strategic plans, it must rise to the level of boardroom discussions. Hear how the American Council on Education, EDUCAUSE, and other higher education associations work together to create and share a "higher education position" on pressing issues such as network neutrality, CALEA, and P2P file sharing with campus and government leaders.

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Milking the Model: Getting the Most Out of Integration and Centralization

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• Geoffrey Robert Dengate, Director of Information Technology Services, University of Hong Kong
• Janice Rickards, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Information Services), Griffith University
• Session convener: Chip Shaw, Vice President Information Technology & CIO, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Abstract

Griffith University has a very mature, integrated, converged, and centralized model for the delivery of information services (library, IT, and e-learning). This presentation will describe the Griffith model, highlighting the benefits it provides and factors facilitating its success, and will conclude with speculation on further development of the model in the future.

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Policy and Process for Security of Institutional Data

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• Tracy Mitrano, Director of IT Policy, Cornell University
• Steven Schuster, Interim Executive Director, Cornell University
• Session convener: Krizi Trivisani, Chief Security Officer, The George Washington University

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In this session we will discuss both the substance and process of developing an information security program for institutional data.

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Advancing Scientific Discovery through TeraGrid

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• Scott Lathrop, TeraGrid Director of Education, Outreach, and Training, University of Chicago
• Session convener: DP Harris, Vice President for Information Systems, Loma Linda University

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This talk highlights the impact TeraGrid is having on scientific discovery. Participants will learn about the resources and services that are benefiting research and education, as well as the many opportunities for the community to use TeraGrid resources to enhance their research and education.

The Power of the Core Service Catalog

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Speaker(s)

• Michele Morrison, Senior Systems Analyst, Client Services, British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Judy Shandler, Business Analyst, British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Session convener: Edward J. Jakubas, Director, Open Systems Engineering & Architecture, University of Chicago

Abstract

Often referred to as the "default service-level agreement" for an organization, the core service catalog is the starting point for clearly defining service levels for both clients and IT service providers. Learn how the core service catalog has become one of BCIT's most powerful service management tools. This is an update on our presentation from the 2005 conference.

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NSF Middleware Initiative: Managing Identity on Campus

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• Thomas J. Barton, Senior Director for Integration, University of Chicago
• Michael R. Gettes, Senior Consulting Technical Architect, MIT
• Session convener: Alan Sill, Senior Scientist, Texas Tech University

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Identity and access management, a critical component for security and service provisioning architectures, requires substantial management of identity data. What are the functional pieces of that infrastructure and what tools are available to help campuses manage them? This session, sponsored by the NMI-EDIT Consortium of Internet2 and EDUCAUSE, will address these questions.

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Gaming as Pedagogy: Teaching College Economics via a Video Game

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• Robert M. Brown, Dean of Continuing Learning, University of North Carolina Greensboro
• Nora Reynolds, Assistant Dean, University of North Carolina Greensboro
• Session convener: Sharon Collins, Project Manager, East Carolina University

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Videogames are highly effective for teaching complex concepts and keeping students engaged. Our presentation will feature ECON100, an online game for college credit now under development at UNCG. ECON100 not only teaches economic principles, it incorporates multidisciplinary content, online chat tools for student collaboration, and built-in assessment to evaluate learning.

Understanding and Improving Learning in the Online Environment

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• Catherine Finnegan, Director of Online Instructional Services & Assessment, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
• Session convener: Katherine Wigley, Instructional Design & Technology Specialist, Indiana University Southeast

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Accompanying the rapid growth in online education is concern over the effectiveness and quality of teaching and learning. This presentation will share the results of four studies of "eCore,'' fully online undergraduate core courses. Collectively, these studies provide empirical-based findings to guide faculty engagement and student learning in the online environment.

Career Development for IT Professional Staff

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• Tracey Leger-Hornby, Assistant Vice President for Library Services, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Abstract

One veteran CIO recently described his professional path as "my accidental career." There's no doubt that the road to IT leadership often includes unexpected twists and turns, but there are some specific strategies that you can employ to broaden and strengthen your preparation for career opportunities. Please join us for a lively and productive discussion.

Convergence (Voice, Data, Video) and Mobility

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Speaker(s)

• James A. Jokl, Director of Communications & Systems, University of Virginia

Abstract

The convergence of video, data, and voice on a single network provides opportunities for new services, improved service models, and the ability to better meet the needs of mobile users. With these opportunities come technical, financial, and even organizational challenges that may complicate obtaining the full benefits of network convergence. Come discuss your views on the opportunities and challenges of operating converged campus networks.

Datatel, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - The ActiveCampus Experience: Activate the Dream

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Speaker(s)

• Elizabeth A. Murphy, Chief Client Officer, Datatel, Inc.
• Session convener: Paul E. Fisher, Jr., Director, Teaching, Learning & Technology Center, Seton Hall University

Abstract

Awaken to a world where information flows easily, productivity climbs, and job satisfaction soars. "Activate the dream" by providing your academic community fingertip access to data, technology, and business tools. Discover how Datatel teams with SAS, Microsoft, and other partners to engage constituents in the ActiveCampus Experience--the definitive state of personal productivity, collaboration, and institutional effectiveness in higher education.

IBM Corporation, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Leveraging Open Technologies for Administrative and Academic IT

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Speaker(s)

• Michael D. King, Vice President, Global Education Industry, IBM Corporation
• Session convener: John W. McGuthry, Chief Information Officer, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Abstract

Open standards, community source software, and services-oriented architecture are converging in a new paradigm for IT, learning, and administration on campus. Harness the power of "open" to enable interoperability of data and applications, streamline business processes, and enhance the learning experience. Learn about a new suite of offerings from IBM, based on open technologies, that address key administrative and academic pain points.

Apple Computer, Inc. - iTunes U: Click, Sync, Learn

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• Jason Ediger, Director, iTunes U and Mobility, Apple Inc.

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iTunes U is a free, hosted service that provides easy access to educational content. It offers a powerful way to manage audio or video content and make it mobile throughout your entire institution. In this session, you will learn how to plan for your implementation, integrate authentication, and upload content into iTunes U.

Jenzabar Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Engaging a Nontraditional Student Population

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This workshop will focus on serving the needs of so-called nontraditional students, including the effective management of continuing education, degree completion, and non-term-based programs; providing distance education and online courses; and building a strong campus community with a disparate student population.

Microsoft Corporation, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Experience the New Microsoft Windows Vista

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Get a preview of the next version of Microsoft Windows Vista and see how it will help you stay connected and confident with your course-related work, make it clear where to find your information, and much, much more.

Oracle, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Student Life-Cycle Management: More than Recruiting

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• Chris Boulet, Principal Sales Consultant, Oracle
• Cheryl Crawford, Principal Sales Consultant, Oracle

Abstract

Schools gather information about those who apply, accept, and graduate. With this knowledge, institutions can disseminate information and target potential students. Institutions leverage CRM and intelligence tools to manage massive amounts of information. Attend this workshop for a hands-on look at recruiting and retaining students. Talk to experts about CRM as the core of student life-cycle management.

SunGard Higher Education, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Business Intelligence for the Campus Community, Powered by HP

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• Tom Chaves, Product Manager Business Intelligence, SunGard Higher Education

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Excellence is achieved by empowering your campus with information. SunGard Higher Education's Information Access and Business Intelligence Solutions-- necessary components for your unified digital campus--provide capabilities for accessing and reporting on institutional data, analyzing data to assist with performance measurement and decision support, and putting knowledge tools in the hands of managers and decision makers to increase productivity and performance.

ACTL (committee members only)

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Lunch will be served in the meeting room.

Birds of a Feather

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Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by SAP Public Services, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner

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Kuali Foundation: Developing and Sustaining Software for Higher Ed

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Speaker(s)

• John F. Walsh, Associate Vice President, Enterprise Software, Indiana University

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Incorporated in May 2006 as a nonprofit entity, the Kuali Foundation directs initiatives in the higher education enterprise software space. Kuali Financial Systems has released its first version, and initiatives in Research Administration and Endowment are underway. Come meet and engage the current leadership at this open discussion session of current projects, work processes, and what’s next.

Net@EDU Lunch (for Net@EDU members and invited guests only)

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Lunch will be served in the meeting room.

TLT Group Gathering (for Subscribers and Friends of the TLT Group)

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• Stephen C. Ehrmann, Vice President & Director, The Flashlight Program, The TLT Group
• Steven W. Gilbert, President, The TLT Group

Abstract

The president and vice president of the TLT Group will lead a discussion among subscribers and friends of the group on current topics related to teaching, learning, and technology.

Administrative Systems Management

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Eric Bird, Associate VP for Technology/CIO, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
• Kevin Shalla, Associate Director of IT, Admissions and Records, University of Illinois at Chicago

Abstract

The ASM Constituent Group meeting will center on topics of interest to those working with administrative systems (ERP and best of breed). Discussion includes selection procedures and product reviews, funding, implementation, use of consultants, retraining staff, and required features, plus ongoing issues confronting systems managers and models for providing support and Web access for students. To facilitate open discussion among users, no corporate representatives, please.

Please bring your box lunch from the exhibit hall for this meeting.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/groups/asm

Community Colleges

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Joseph C. Miragliotta, Manager, Planning & Emerging Technology, College of DuPage
• Gary E. Wenger, Vice President, Information Technology, College of DuPage

Abstract

What are the top 10 issues impacting community colleges today? This Constituent Group meeting will focus on how to manage technology-based information resources in the community college environment, with specific discussion topics shaped by the interests of attendees.

Please bring your box lunch from the exhibit hall for this meeting.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/groups/cc

Distributed Technology Support

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• AJ Kelton, Director, Emerging Instructional Tech, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Montclair State University

Abstract

Main Session: This session will discuss distributed technology support from a results-oriented perspective. Discussion will take into consideration both central and distributed issues, as well as institutional and local issues, with the goal of identifying best practices for a variety of distributed structures. This session is the second of two sessions. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to attend both sessions.

Please bring your box lunch from the exhibit hall for this meeting.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/groups/dts

Library/IT Partnerships

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Malcolm B. Brown, Director of ELI, EDUCAUSE
• Daniel Keith Marmion, Associate Director for Information Systems & Digital Access, University of Notre Dame

Abstract

This Constituent Group meeting will provide a forum for discussing management issues unique to the collaborative efforts now required of librarians and IT managers. This will be an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas regarding potential partnerships such as training, working with information providers, delivering services, providing support for instructional technology and multimedia, and supporting campus-wide information systems.

Please bring your box lunch from the exhibit hall for this meeting.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/groups/libit

Network Management

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Charles Wayne Hollingsworth, IT Architect, Georgia State University
• Garret T. Yoshimi

Abstract

Since its inception in 1997, the Network Management Constituent Group has discussed a wide variety of topics pertinent to network managers including such topics as network convergence, bandwidth management, management systems, security, wireless technologies, and support. This gathering will allow network managers to share ideas about their current professional challenges and new or emerging technologies with other networking experts from a wide variety of institutional backgrounds.

Please bring your box lunch from the exhibit hall for this meeting.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/groups/netman

Project Management

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Deborah A. Lauriano, Director, IET Application Development, University of California, Davis

Abstract

This Constituent Group will discuss issues faced by technical project managers within higher education. Participant-driven discussions may include best practices and tools, promotion of a project management culture within IT organizations, management of cross-functional groups, training of project managers, strategies for terminating failing projects, and how to meet client expectations.

Please bring your box lunch from the exhibit hall for this meeting.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/groups/project

State Systems

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Linda Hilton, CIO, Vermont State Colleges
• Warren J. Wilson, Chief Information Officer, Black Hills State University

Abstract

This Constituent Group meeting will focus on planning, coordinating, facilitating, and/or providing technology services for state higher education systems. Identification and exploration of areas in which collaboration adds value, reduces costs, and encourages cooperation will be central to the discussion. Directors or managers of IT for state systems or coalitions of colleges, coordinators of statewide networks, and system-level IT users such as directors of distance learning coalitions should plan to participate.

Please bring your box lunch from the exhibit hall for this meeting.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/groups/statesys

Users of PeopleSoft Applications

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Mike Robinson, IT Specialist, Auburn University

Abstract

This Constituent Group session will cover top issues faced by users of PeopleSoft applications. It will provide an excellent opportunity to share ideas and challenges about upgrades, ongoing support, implementation, customizations, new products, resources, and other hot topics. Come with questions and suggestions for solutions; leave with new ideas and contacts.

Please bring your box lunch from the exhibit hall for this meeting.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/groups/psedu-l

ECAR Information Session

Session Details

Abstract

Please join the EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) Director and Fellows to discuss ECAR initiatives and research development opportunities. Please bring your box lunch from the exhibit hall for this meeting.

Meet the Editors of EDUCAUSE Quarterly and EDUCAUSE Review

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• D. Teddy Diggs, Publisher/Editor, EDUCAUSE Review, EDUCAUSE
• Nancy Hays, Manager, Publishing Operations, EQ Editor, EDUCAUSE

Abstract

Stop by the EDUCAUSE booth (#227) for informal opportunities to speak with Teddy Diggs and Nancy Hays, editors of the association's publications, EDUCAUSE Review and EDUCAUSE Quarterly (EQ), about authoring opportunities and topics of current interest.

EDUCAUSE Learning Technology Leadership Institute Faculty (faculty members only)

Session Details

Abstract

Please bring your box lunch from the exhibit hall for this meeting.

Career Development for IT Professionals

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Marilu Goodyear, ECAR Fellow and Chair, Department of Public Administration, University of Kansas
• Susan E. Metros, Associate Vice Provost/Deputy CIO/Professor, University of Southern California
• Eugene L. Spencer, Consultant, Gene Spencer Consulting
• Session moderator: Cynthia Golden, Director, CIDDE, University of Pittsburgh

Abstract

A panel of leaders from within the higher education community who contributed to the new book "Cultivating Careers: Professional Development for Campus IT" will address some of the issues that IT professionals face as they advance in their careers. The panel will also discuss strategies that can be used at both the organizational and personal levels to promote one's own career and to advocate for the profession.

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GroupSpaces for Laptop Collaboration: From Research Lab to Informal Learning Spaces

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Surajit A. Bose, Technical Operations Manager, Stanford University
• Allan B. Chen, Assistant Dean for Law Technology & Academic Computing, Santa Clara University
• Richard Holeton, Director, Academic Computing Services, Stanford University
• Session convener: Emily K. Baker, Director, Learning Environments, University of Chicago

Abstract

The history and ongoing evaluation of the GroupSpace/TeamSpot project at Stanford University will be discussed. The goals of the project are to develop and evaluate the usefulness of software and physical space design solutions for group collaboration by laptop users.

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"Spiffing Up" Your Enterprise Systems

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Rebecca L. King, Associate Vice President for Information Technology, Baylor University
• Session convener: Michael Fary, Enterprise Data Architect, University of Chicago

Abstract

No ERP system does everything in just the way each school requires. Yet customization of delivered code should be avoided. Baylor has approached this challenge by augmenting purchased systems with Web-based applications that greatly enhance campus services and meet needs but do not affect future software upgrades. Come hear about these applications.

Choices and Changes: How Four Public Universities Are Coping with the LMS Market Consolidation

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Catheryn Cheal, Assistant Vice President, Oakland University
• Randal Cummings, Director, Online Instruction, California State University, Northridge
• Kathy Fernandes, Director of CSU LMS Initiatives, California State University, Chico
• Michael Penney, Managing Director, Humboldt State University
• Session convener: Michael G. Carr, Director, Security & Quality Assurance (CISO), University of New Mexico

Abstract

The buyout of WebCT by Blackboard and consolidation of the LMS market requires universities to look once again at their LMS options. Leaders of instructional technology from California State University, Northridge, Humboldt, and Chico, and Oakland University, Michigan, will discuss their institutions' solutions amid rising prices and evolving software.

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Community Source Procurement System

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Jennifer L. Foutty, Executive Director, Kuali Foundation, Indiana University System
• John F. Walsh, Associate Vice President, Enterprise Software, Indiana University
• Session convener: Trevor Garland, Manager, e-Business Systems, McGill University

Abstract

This presentation focuses on the unique aspects of the implementation of the first module of a collaborative, community source financial system being developed by a partnership of U.S. higher education institutions. This session will focus on the project itself, its key successes and challenges, and what it means to be the first implementation of a groundbreaking community source initiative.

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My Academic Plan: Helping Students Map Their Future

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Jim Gaston, Associate Director, IT, Academic Systems & Special Projects, South Orange County Community College District
• Session convener: John L. Gohsman, Director, Business Intelligence, Student Administration, and HRMS, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Abstract

What more important problem could we solve than helping students make intelligent decisions about their course selections? The South Orange County CCD created a new system dedicated to helping students define, refine, and implement their personal educational goals. Learn how we developed this system using a service-oriented architecture and the latest technology.

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Project Builder: Building Rich, Contextualized Web Presentations from a Digital Archive

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Michael Fegan, Chief Technical Officer, Matrix, Michigan State University
• Dean Rehberger, Associate Director, MATRIX, Michigan State University
• Session convener: Ronald L. Larsen, Dean and Professor, University of Pittsburgh

Abstract

The Project Builder CMS helps faculty members and cultural institutions create rich, multimedia digital archives and Web sites that are easily maintained and augmented. The system encourages best practices in metadata and allows for the development of complex, multimedia learning objects. Digital objects in the repository can be easily repurposed for other projects.

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Start with a Great Information Security Plan!

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Tammy L. Clark, Chief Information Security Officer, Georgia State University
• William Charles Monahan, Lead Information Security Administrator
• Session convener: Elizabeth Shannon, IT Security Officer, Pittsburg State University

Abstract

Rather than "jump starting" your information security program through purchasing technology solutions or focusing on a specific area, begin by developing a comprehensive information security plan. In this session, we will discuss how to design a plan that takes a risk-based approach and provides you with a prioritized action plan.

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CampusEAI IP Television Service on Campus

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Rich Griffin, Executive Vice President, CampusEAI Consortium
• Randy Winchester, Team Leader, MIT Cable Television, IS&T, MIT
• Session convener: James W. Trietsch, Chief Operations Planning Officer, Abilene Christian University

Abstract

CampusEAI's IP Television focuses on delivering premium, compelling entertainment and academic content to PCs via the campus local-area network. CampusEAI offers high-quality and easily accessible media through personal computers because it is delivered through a closed-circuit, high-speed network that bypasses the public Internet.

Net@EDU ICS Working Group Survey on Convergent Services in Higher Education

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• James A. Jokl, Director of Communications & Systems, University of Virginia
• E. Michael Staman, Peyton Anderson Professor for IT, Macon State College
• Session convener: Michael R. McPherson, Associate VP and Deputy CIO, University of Virginia

Abstract

The Net@EDU Integrated Communications Strategies (ICS) Working Group continues to track convergent services in higher education. Results of several surveys of institutions engaged in convergent communications efforts suggest that we are witnessing an evolutionary rather than revolutionary phenomenon. The results of the 2006 survey and several longitudinal implications will be presented in this session.

Voyage of the U.K. JISC Federation: Shibbolizing the U.K.'s Research, Higher, and Further Education

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Nicole Harris, Services Manager, JISC - Joint Information Systems Committee
• Ross MacIntyre, Senior Project Manager (MIMAS), University of Manchester
• John Paschoud, Information Systems Engineer, London School of Economics and Political Science
• Session convener: John Bruggeman, Director of Information Systems, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

Abstract

The U.K. education and research sectors are adopting Shibboleth software for federated access management. This panel will describe the voyage thus far from the perspectives of the strategic funding body, a high-profile university pioneer, and a national academic data center. Approaches and issues will be discussed.

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Building a Distributed Knowledge Network: National and International Perspectives

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Toru Iiyoshi, Senior Strategist, OEIT, MIT
• Session convener: Stewart Mader, Wiki Evangelist, Atlassian Software Systems

Abstract

During the past seven years, in partnership with various organizations and institutions, the Carnegie Foundation has helped document and share knowledge in effective educational practices at many levels. This presentation will discuss what it takes to create a large-scale distributed knowledge network to further expand and advance this collective effort.

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E-Learning Tools and Didactics Increase Science Student Numbers in the Netherlands

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Bart van de Laar, Project Manager, University of Groningen
• Session convener: Greg Anderson, Sr. Director, NSIT General Services, University of Chicago

Abstract

The SURF Foundation, the Dutch sister organization of EDUCAUSE, funds a number of initiatives that aim to increase science and technology student numbers in the Netherlands in accordance with EU policy. The presentation critically discusses competency-based assessment tools and didactics of remedial education in science and technology studies.

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The Changing Place of Space

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Alan R. Cattier, Director, Academic Technologies, Emory University
• Carole Meyers, Sr Director, Facilities and IT, Emory College, Emory University
• Session convener: Carolyn Argentati, Associate Vice Provost and Deputy Director of Libraries, North Carolina State University

Abstract

Changes in technology are stimulating IT and facilities professionals to rediscover spaces that previously received little attention. This presentation will discuss Emory’s experiences with learning space design, including the award-winning Cox Computing Center. We will present the methods we used to apply lessons learned to projects small and large and relate the challenges and opportunities in bringing the IT and facilities worlds together.

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Verbal Immediacy: Effective Online Interactions

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Credence Baker, Director of Instructional Technology & Distance Learning, Tarleton State University
• Kimberly Rynearson, Associate Professor of Psychology, Tarleton State University
• Session convener: Patricia Greer, Dean/COO, Berkeley College

Abstract

This session will describe the results of a study investigating the effect of visual and verbal immediacy cues on interaction, motivation, and learning in an undergraduate course delivered completely online. Implications for instructional design and teaching in a technology-mediated learning environment will be described.

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Identity Management

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Barry R. Ribbeck, Director, Systems Architecture & Infrastructure, Rice University
• William A. Weems, Assistant VP For Academic Computing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• Steven Worona, Director of Policy & Networking Programs, EDUCAUSE

Abstract

The Net@EDU Identity Management Working Group was formerly the PKI Working Group. The renaming recognizes that PKI is just one of the many technologies and services that campuses need to appropriately implement identity management. In this session, the co-chairs will review the group's activities, recruit volunteers for upcoming projects, and develop a list of topic areas for future focus. This meeting is open to all and subscribers to the Identity Management Discussion Group, established earlier this year, are encouraged to participate.

More Information

For more information, see:

www.educause.edu.groups/idm

Administrative/Enterprise Information Systems

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Nadine Stern, Vice President, Information Technology and Enrollment Services, The College of New Jersey

Abstract

Do any of these issues keep you up at night? Retraining application programmers, keeping up with ERP upgrades, whether course management systems are academic or administrative applications, SOA, business continuity for mission-critical systems, and identity management. If so, attend our current issues roundtable and share your successes, failures, and project plans with your peers. Feel free to raise other topics in the administrative/enterprise information systems field.

IT Funding

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Laurie G. Antolovic, Deputy Chief Information Officer and Finance Officer, Indiana University

Abstract

New technologies, new legislation, and new expectations pressure IT organization leaders as they make funding decisions subject to their institutions’ priorities and budget realities. We will discuss new ideas and invite colleagues to share their views and experiences with budget realignment, budget reallocations, creating budget transparency, forming new partnerships, creating fiscal flexibility to fund innovation, and governance structure.

Net@EDU Identity Management Working Group (open meeting)

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Barry R. Ribbeck, Director, Systems Architecture & Infrastructure, Rice University
• William A. Weems, Assistant VP For Academic Computing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• Steven Worona, Director of Policy & Networking Programs, EDUCAUSE

Abstract

The Net@EDU Identity Management Working Group was formerly the PKI Working Group. The renaming recognizes that PKI is just one of the many technologies and services that campuses need to appropriately implement identity management. In this session, the co-chairs will review the group's activities, recruit volunteers for upcoming projects, and develop a list of topic areas for future focus.

Blackboard Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Blackboard Update and Town Hall Meeting

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Michael L. Chasen, President & CEO, Blackboard Inc.
• Peter Segall, President, North America Higher Ed, Blackboard Inc.
• Matthew Small, Chief Business Officer, Blackboard Inc.
• Session convener: David Graf, Program Professor, Nova Southeastern University

Abstract

Join Blackboard CEO Michael Chasen for an update on Blackboard's latest products and initiatives, followed by a town hall session on Blackboard's patent led by Blackboard's President of U.S. Higher Education Peter Segal and General Counsel and SVP Matthew Small.

Jenzabar Inc., AN EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Engaging Your Students in the Age of Facebook

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Robert A. Maginn, Chairman and CEO, Jenzabar Inc.
• Andrew Shelffo, Industry Consultant, Jenzabar Inc.
• Session convener: Randy Hinds, Vice President for Operations & CIO/CBO, Kennesaw State University

Abstract

The battle for student mind share has become more challenging for institutions that find themselves competing with social networks and other virtual communities as they seek to deliver a quality educational experience. Jenzabar and its client partners will discuss how institutions can leverage enterprise technology solutions to build community and create strong affinity.

Apple Computer, Inc. - Enabling Digital Expression with iLife '06

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Dave Morin, Manager, Creation & Collaboration, Apple Inc.

Abstract

Bring the power of digital expression to your campus with iLife '06. iLife applications-iMovie HD, iPhoto, iDVD, GarageBand, and iWeb-work together seamlessly. In this session, experience iLife and learn how you can empower students and faculty to become creators, as well as consumers, of content.

Datatel, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Predictive Analytics • Activating the Potential of Your Enterprise Data

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Mark David Milliron, President and CEO, Catalyze Learning International
• John Van Weeren, Product Manager, Datatel, Inc.

Abstract

Information is your institution’s most powerful management tool. See how Datatel and SAS are helping institutions implement innovative approaches to reporting and business analytics. Learn how to tap the full potential of your enterprise data and uncover the secrets to maximizing your constituents’ efficiency and awareness. This workshop will demonstrate how you can get answers to questions you did not even know to ask.

Jenzabar Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Finding, Attracting and Enrolling Your Ideal Student

Session Details

Abstract

In an age of heightened competition between institutions of higher education and increased student mobility between institutions, marketing and recruiting have commensurately become more important to the achievement of institutional goals. This workshop will focus on the coupling of tools and strategies to profile, solicit, engage and acquire the candidates most likely to enroll, succeed and graduate at your institution.

Microsoft Corporation, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Engaging Students and Improving Learning with the Tablet PC

Session Details

Abstract

Discover unique methods for integrating the Tablet PC into your curriculum while accommodating visual, aural, and kinesthetic learners. We will focus on experiential learning and curriculum delivery methods with features, functions, and applications available on this platform. We will also discover ways to simply preserve class content for review and potentially enrich online content of course materials.

Oracle, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Business Process Orchestration, SOA, and ESB: Changing the Rules of Integration

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Ji-Feng Cheng, Senior Solution Architect, Oracle
• Dennis Foley, Senior Sales Consultant, Oracle
• Job Miller, Solution Architect, Oracle

Abstract

BPEL enables organizations to automate their business processes by orchestrating services within and across firewalls. ESBs make it possible to leverage existing assets and deploy and manage Web services. Together, ESB and BPEL make it easier and faster to develop and deploy Web services and make the promise of SOA possible. Attendees will experience firsthand how they can benefit from these technologies.

SunGard Higher Education, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - People, Process, and Technology in a Unified Digital Campus

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Christine McCormick, General Manager, Student & FA Consulting, SunGard Higher Education

Abstract

Learn how SunGard Higher Education and partner systems seamlessly integrate to increase efficiency, improve service delivery, and provide personalized experiences for your constituents. Go hands-on inside a unified digital campus to see how it addresses your business challenges with constituent services and institutional competitiveness. You will also experience SunGard Higher Education premiere applications such as Banner 7 and Luminis Platform.

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Hyland Software

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EDUCAUSE Leadership Institute Faculty (faculty members only)

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The EDUCAUSE “Grand Challenges” Initiative

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Brian L. Hawkins
• Session convener: Robyn R. Render, Vice Chancellor for IT & iNtegrate Project Director, Nevada System of Higher Education

Abstract

This session will present the EDUCAUSE “Grand Challenges” initiative, which will be the major focus of the association's initiatives in 2007 and beyond. Higher education faces major issues of access, affordability, and accountability; how IT can make a difference in these arenas needs to be demonstrated. This session will highlight EDUCAUSE's ongoing process of evaluating and identifying IT's role in these issues and the initial projects that will contribute to this linkage.

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Community Source Development of a Next-Generation Student System

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Leo Fernig, Project Manager/Lead Architect, The University of British Columbia
• Richard Spencer, Executive Director - Information Technology, The University of British Columbia
• Session convener: Catherine Evans, Director of Information Technology, Randolph College

Abstract

The University of British Columbia is working with other institutions to develop a community source, next-generation student system that will use a service-oriented architecture. We will describe our approach to community source projects; a standards-based, service-oriented architecture; and the goals and design concepts for a new, open-source, student services system.

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Creating a Podcast System That Is RSS (Really Simple and Stress Free, Not to Mention Cheap)

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Jay Burrell, Manager, System Services, Mississippi State University
• Timothy Griffin, Director, Information Technology Infrastructure, Mississippi State University
• Kathleen C. Olivieri, Lead IT Consultant, IT Infrastructure, Mississippi State University
• Session convener: Gail Scanlon, Director of Access and Technical Services, Mount Holyoke College

Abstract

The podcasting project at MSU created an environment where faculty can walk into a classroom, record their lecture directly to a Web server-accessible location, bring no additional equipment, and have that lecture published automatically. This technical presentation will highlight the development of the Web-based system, the programming involved, and the hardware needed.

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Offshoring: Bringing Business Value to Stanford University

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Robert O'Leary, Senior Manager, BearingPoint, Inc.
• Nick Pavlakos, Director of Student and HR Systems, Stanford University
• Session convener: Colin Currie, Executive Director, Administrative Information Services, Princeton University

Abstract

Stanford University has entered into a strategic partnership with an offshore vendor to bring predictability and lower costs to its administrative systems development and support functions. This presentation will explore the background, goals, issues, results, and lessons learned associated with this initiative.

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Self-Help Clinics: A Pragmatic Approach to Student Support

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Kimberly Brookes
• Susan Lees, Assistant Director, User Services & Manager of the Help Desk, Simmons College
• Session convener: Michael S. Good, Technology Support Specialist, ITS, Bowling Green State University

Abstract

The Self-Help Clinic is a way to educate and enable Simmons students in the management of their own technology. Attendees sign a release acknowledging that help desk staff will provide guidance, but that they are responsible for their own computers and for the work done during the clinic.

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The Perils of Putting in a Portal: Rocks and Hard Places

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Kevin Schlag, Director, Enterprise Information Systems, Brigham Young University Hawaii
• Session convener: Sharon E. Blanton, CIO, Portland State University

Abstract

Learn about what went well and what could have gone better as we implemented a Web portal at our small institution. We made the mistakes so you won't have to!

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The Embedded Librarian Program: Librarians and Faculty Partnering to Serve Online Students

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Victoria Matthew, Director of Winter & Summer Sessions, University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Session convener: Terry W. Brandsma, IT Librarian, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Abstract

Each semester, Community College of Vermont faculty members and librarians work together to "embed" personalized, meaningful library assistance into online classes. This presentation will track the genesis and rapid growth of the program, as well as the benefits and challenges. Future directions such as RSS feeds, video conferencing, and NetMeeting will be discussed.

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Campus Perspectives on IT Accessibility

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Sara Clark, Director of Web and New Media, Missouri State University
• David J. Cook, Director of Applications, Information Technology Services, University of Texas at Austin
• Craig E. Jackson, Director, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Susan M. Lewis, Special Assistant to the Dean, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Tracy Mitrano, Director of IT Policy, Cornell University
• Terrill Thompson, Technology Accessibility Specialist, University of Washington
• Session convener: Tracy Mitrano, Director of IT Policy, Cornell University

Abstract

Educational entities by law must make programs and services accessible to students with disabilities. What does this mean for information technology groups? Representatives from the University of Texas at Austin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Washington, Missouri State University, and Cornell University will share their accessibility strategies.

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Developing Collaborative Project Managers in IT

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Jane Bachand, PMO Analyst, University of Connecticut
• Amy Baker, Chief Technology Officer, West Virginia University
• Pamela Heath-Johnston, Organization & Staff Development Consultant, Office of the VP, Info Services, University of Connecticut
• Deborah A. Lauriano, Director, IET Application Development, University of California, Davis
• Session convener: Sidney Morrison, Associate Provost/CIO, West Virginia University

Abstract

Hosted by UConn's IT PM Office and at least one other institution, we will share how to develop collaborative IT project managers. We will focus on changing from a traditional organization of technical project managers to an organization with well-rounded project managers who have additional leadership, administrative, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

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What's Your ETA? Assessments of Emerging Technologies for E-Learning

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Speaker(s)

• Joanne Dehoney, Senior Director, Learning Technology, Office of the CIO, The Ohio State University
• Victoria Getis, Director, Digital Union, The Ohio State University
• Session convener: Kris A. Biesinger, Associate Vice Chancellor, IIT Services, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

Abstract

Clickers. Podcasting. Pachyderm. How does a university choose which emerging technologies to pursue? This session will share Ohio State University's structured process for evaluating e-learning projects and includes our rationale, toolkit, and examples of the four-stage process in action.

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Letting Go of ResNet

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Speaker(s)

• Edwin W. Fuller, Jr., Associate Vice President for Information Technology Services, Ithaca College
• Anthony Hambey, Vice President for Information Technology, Birmingham-Southern College
• Robert C. Paver, Associate VP, Information Technology Services, Southwestern University
• Session convener: Karen Sturgeon, Assistant VP for Information Technology, Carlow University

Abstract

Presenters from three schools, Southwestern University, Ithaca College, and Birmingham-Southern College, will discuss how their ResNets had become a drain on money, staff, and bandwidth. By outsourcing their ResNets, they are able to control the costs of managing a ResNet and to reclaim valuable IT resources.

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When Account Management Is Not Enough: Identity at RIT

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Speaker(s)

• Matt Campbell, Sr. Infrastructure Engineer, Rochester Institute of Technology
• Session convener: Craig Rosenberger, Team Leader, Student Systems, Michigan State University

Abstract

RIT successfully developed an extensive set of tools to unify all accounts and directories on campus. The desire to change the student identifier from a Social Security number to a unique ID proved that account unity was not quite enough. This presentation will discuss how existing tools were expanded to include identity management.

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Who Owns These Data Anyway? Corralling Data Stewardship

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Speaker(s)

• Cathy Hubbs, Chief Information Security Officer, American University
• Robert Nakles, Executive Director, ITU Security and Project Management Office, George Mason University
• Session convener: Catherine M. Gynn, Adjunct Associate Professor, Industrial Design, The Ohio State University

Abstract

How can you build a strong security program if users do not understand their roles and responsibilities in handling the university's data assets? We will talk about the importance of defining ownership, stewardship, and classification of university assets as one of the first steps toward building an effective security program.

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Examining Best Practices in Online Course Design and Teaching

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Speaker(s)

• Husein Abdul-Hamid, Ex. Dir., Evaluations, Research, and Grants, University of Maryland University College
• Session convener: Kelvin Bentley, Director of Online Learning, Northampton Community College

Abstract

This session will present research findings on online course pedagogy and design based on a multiple-phase study conducted at the University of Maryland University College. The study was informed by data from student course evaluations, as well as faculty survey responses and interviews.

Faculty Conceptions and Misconceptions of Hybrid Education Courses

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Speaker(s)

• Thomas Kelly, Associate Professor, Dowling College
• Elsa Sofia Morote, Associate Professor, Dowling College
• Helen C. Wittmann, Director Instructional Support Services, Suffolk County Community College Eastern Campus
• Session convener: Alan Foley, Learning Technology Liaison, University of Wisconsin System Administration

Abstract

This study identified faculty conceptions and misconceptions that influence the adoption of hybrid (online plus face-to-face) courses. The results of a survey of 128 faculty in four private colleges and universities in New York will be presented. We also compared misconceptions between faculty experienced in teaching with faculty not experienced teaching hybrid courses.

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Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Brian D. Voss, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology & CIO, Louisiana State University

Abstract

Disaster recovery and business continuity planning are key issues for IT in higher education. Do you have a plan to address traditional scenarios, broader impacts, or the aspect of being a refuge in response to nearby disasters? This session will focus on these aspects and more to successfully address this critical topic.

Faculty Development, Support, and Incentives

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• W. Gardner Campbell, Director, Academy for Teaching and Learning, Baylor University

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They may be excuses, but unfortunately they’re also true: No time. No money. No incentives. No way to keep up with rapid change. No use relying on technology that breaks. Do you have any no’s to add? Have you been able to move from “no” to “yes” in your environment? Come meet your colleagues, share experiences, and learn from each other.

BearingPoint - Enhancing Your Institution's Information Security

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• Brian Fuller, Senior Manager - Security, BearingPoint, Inc.
• John Voloudakis, ECAR Fellow, EDUCAUSE
• Session convener: Kevin Bailey, Director of Customer Service & Support, University of Missouri

Abstract

Join BearingPoint and several guests for an interactive discussion on enhancing your institution's information security through development of a standards-based enterprise security program. Topics include benefits of a programmatic approach, sources of standards, components of an effective program, and strategies to apply them to a higher education environment.

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Oracle, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Security Breaches--Make Sure Your Campus Isn’t Next

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• Jeremiah J. Hanley, Senior Advisor to Oracle, Oracle
• Session convener: Ted Simpson, Director of Administrative Systems, Maryland Institute College of Art

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Learn positive and actionable strategies you can use to develop and deliver a secure, robust, and scalable infrastructure coupled with comprehensive and integrated ERP solutions to address the complex challenges that all colleges and universities face today.

Apple Computer, Inc. - An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 5

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• Don Henderson, Senior Manager, Creative Expression, Apple Inc.

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Find out why colleges and universities across the nation are choosing Final Cut Pro to prepare their students for real-world jobs. Explore the basic editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user interface in this hands-on workshop.

Datatel, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Datatel e-Marketing Solutions • Bringing the Dream to Life

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• Graham Tracey, Director of Education Services, ASR Analytics, LLC

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Every college and university dreams of transforming its Web site into an awe-inspiring online experience for visitors. Datatel’s dynamic e-marketing solution combines the best of Web content management, Web site personalization, and award-winning departmental solutions to transform the way your institution manages admissions and institutional advancement. Participate in this action-packed workshop to see how Datatel can help you make the dream come true.

Jenzabar Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Enabling More Effective Campus Management

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This workshop will focus on Dashboards, Data Marts and other tools (document management? reporting?) that can assist staff and administrators in isolating and analyzing key performance metrics to better understand and serve the needs of the campus community.

Microsoft Corporation, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Explore Interactive Learning with Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services and Groove

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Discover what the new Windows SharePoint Services can do for you at no additional cost. Discover how you can make the most of these tools in a disconnected environment with Microsoft Groove. We will examine how the new and existing features of WSS and Groove encourage collaboration, provide for distance learning, and serve as a connection point for faculty, staff, and students.

Oracle, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner - Self-Service for Your Students, Faculty, and Staff

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• Brent Kelley, Master Principal Sales Consultant, Oracle
• Chris Lane, Applications Sales Manager, Oracle

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Attend this workshop to experience the interactions your students, faculty, and staff will have as they conduct daily transactions with your system. Users can enroll in classes, view their accounts, pay their bills, grade and advise students, and manage the student system.

SunGard Higher Education, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner - Moving Beyond "Point to Pain" Integration and Toward a Unified Digital Campus, Powered by HP

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• Thomas Chamberlin, Team Manager, Integration Services, SunGard Higher Education
• Jaime Chambron, General Manager, Systems Integration Consulting Services, SunGard Higher Education

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Discover SunGard Higher Education expertise in implementing and integrating with an ERP system and experience our depth of knowledge in higher education business processes and systems integration. We can help you improve integration across your campus and untangle the spiderweb of system information and process sharing to achieve a manageable unified digital campus. The session will offer general systems integration practices and technologies, demonstrations of today's integration technologies available with Banner, and steps you can take to obtain the next level in integration maturity specific to your campus.

EDUCAUSE Management Institute Faculty (faculty members only)

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Enterprise Electronic Content Management

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• Karin Steinbrenner, CIO, Salem State College

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This Constituent Group session will focus discussions on assessing the scope of information management issues, identify resources and initiatives, and develop an understanding of best practices on how to approach a campus-wide electronic content management project. Universities are creating electronic content at an ever-accelerating pace and vastness of information can overwhelm users. Inaccurate information can cause inefficiency, propagate misinformation, degrade brand value, and place organizations in the path of regulatory and legal risk.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/groups/eecm

Instructional Technologies

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• Cyprien P. Lomas, Associate Professor and Director of Research, CEIT, The University of Queensland

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This Constituent Group session will provide a forum for the discussion of key issues relating to information technologies. Topics will range from learner-centered principles to technology selection, and the use of information technology to enhance teaching and learning. Instructional technology combines an understanding of pedagogy and technology, and instructional technologists are a diverse group encompassing faculty, staff, and even students, whose professional backgrounds include technologists and subject experts, as well as education and learning theorists.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.educause.edu/groups/insttech

Data Warehousing: A Proven Solution to Sustaining a Vibrant Business

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• Arthur B. Brooks, Adjunct Professor, Missouri University of Science and Technology
• Jerry Hammons, Manager, Information Technology, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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As important as data are to an organization, the business will fail if its reporting is not sustainable. Learn how University of Missouri-Rolla developed its data warehouse as the melding unit and the flexing entity for corporate data, allowing the business to remain vibrant through innumerable changes in systems and business processes.

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Doing More Desktop Management with Fewer Resources

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• Mark Askren, Chief Information Officer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
• Kazuto Okayasu, Manager, Desktop & Server Support, University of California, Irvine

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The challenge: to provide improved desktop support and file and print services for a rapidly growing administrative user base during continued budget cuts. This session will focus on the reengineering of the support structure and describe the technical and service model innovations that resulted in higher quality service and increased security.

E-Waste: What Is It and Where Do I Put It?

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• Malcolm Wolski, Associate Director, Scholarly Information and Research, Griffith University

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It has been projected that electronic waste (e-waste) is now increasing at more than three times the growth rate of general city waste. Electronic equipment has some components that are highly toxic and environmentally damaging. As a major user of electronic equipment, Griffith University has responded with an e-waste program.

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If You Can't Measure It, How Can You Manage It?: Griffith University's Student Computer MIS

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• Claire Beck, Manager, Learning Environment Services, Griffith University

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With student computer needs growing, universities need to make sure they are deploying their resources where they are most needed--but how can you manage it if you cannot measure it? The innovative and unique Student Computing Environment Management System developed in house has delivered an answer.

Outreach and Marketing Efforts to Support Digital Content Repositories

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• Linda Detterman, Marketing & Membership Director, ICPSR, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• Paula Lackie, Academic Technologist - Social Sciences & Humanities, Carleton College

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To be successful, digital content repositories must establish outreach activities across at least three audiences: (1) content providers, (2) content users, and (3) funders (donors/institution budget decision makers). As the largest digital archive of social science data, ICPSR will share its marketing outreach efforts and strategies for persuading these audiences to participate.

Project Portfolio Management: Prioritization to Implementation Tools for Success

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• Joanne Hallisey, Sr. Project Manager, MIT
• Laxmi Rao, IT Energy Coordinator, MIT
• Steven Winig, Internal Management Consultant and Special Assistant to the VP, MIT

Abstract

MIT launched a portfolio selection and project management methodology that addresses the full life cycle of a project from inception through implementation. This poster session will present data from our administrative computing portfolio evaluation and selection process and will also share information about the central IT project management methodology.

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So You Want to Switch Course Management Systems? We Have! Come Find Out What We Have Learned

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• Aaron Bighorse, Project Manager, University of Oklahoma
• Michele McDonald, Project Manager, University of Oklahoma
• Anita Tom, Instructional Services Team Lead/CMS Applications Mgr, University of Oklahoma

Abstract

The University of Oklahoma recently implemented Desire2Learn as a replacement for the Blackboard learning system as its primary course management system. The project was a successful collaboration among the CIO, provost, various college representatives, and the IT department. The goal to implement the new system over the summer months was attained.

What Educational Institutions Should Know About ERP Today

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• Elaine Reber, Director of Business Systems Operations, California Institute of Technology

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Making an investment in an ERP that services all aspects of an institution is a major undertaking. To do it properly, one needs a budget, commitment from the institution, hardware and software expertise, business process reengineering, minimal customizations, ongoing funding, business continuity planning, change management policies, and a seasoned project manager.

A Visual Display Guild: Moving a University Beyond Words

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• Jeff Grann, Manager of Assessment, Capella University

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Communicating multidimensional information well is difficult and requires a variety of technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities. The Visual Display Guild brings together professionals committed to improving visual displays by synthesizing each professional's competencies into supportive tools, services, and educational experiences.

Case Study: The UNC Classroom Budget Model

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• Joe Schuch, Sr. Assoc., New Learning Environments, Thorburn Associates Inc.

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Too often, investment in instructional technology is treated as a one-time capital improvement. In this presentation, we will deconstruct the classroom support budget model approved at University of North Carolina; <> discover metrics that identify the real, ongoing costs of operating high-tech facilities; and learn about project life-cycle costs and how to qualify/quantify customer support needs.

IT Support for Successful Accreditation

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• David Stack, Deputy CIO, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Major institutional accreditations may be as infrequent as once per decade, but the stakes are high. IT has important roles to play in collecting, analyzing, and reporting the self-assessment data as well as enhancing the reviewers' site visit.

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Multidisciplinary Approach to Web Site Development, Organization, and Management

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• Chip Shaw, Vice President Information Technology & CIO, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Abstract

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center redesigned its Web site using a multidisciplinary approach to development, organization, and management. This presentation will outline a strategy to establish and maintain an effective Web presence through faculty, staff, and student content experts working in collaboration with IT staff from conception and development to maintenance and oversight.

NTIC: Supporting Innovation with a New Technology Team

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• Joseph LoPiccolo, Exec Director, IT & Communcation Services, Naval Postgraduate School
• John Pierson, IT Specialist, Naval Postgraduate School
• Jonathan Russell, Director of Educational Technologies, Naval Postgraduate School

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By actively supporting innovation, IT departments are better equipped to support the unfunded mandates resulting from the adoption of new technologies. Learn how the Naval Postgraduate School is putting this theory to the test by creating a team dedicated to the evaluation and implementation of new technology.

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Tailoring Professional Development to IT Staff

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• Lisa V. Trubitt, Assistant CIO for Policy & Communications, University at Albany, SUNY

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Information Technology Services at the University at Albany is engaged in an organization-wide professional development initiative. Examining current opportunities and future job assessments and evaluating best practices at other institutions contributed to a flexible individual development plan that can be altered to fit all levels of IT staff.

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Building New Mexico's Public Fiber Network Under the Radar

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• Michael Hites, Associate Vice President of AITS, University of Illinois Central Administration

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A new partnership in information technology between higher education and state government has brought together New Mexico's public organizations on a common network. The project has broken barriers to funding and staffing, and it has provided ample bandwidth for the state, higher education, K-12, laboratories, and National LambdaRail.

Dealing with Printing Services

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• Blanca Ivonne Castro Lopez, Computer Services Director, Tecnologico de Monterrey
• Francisco José Camargo Santacruz, CIO, Tecnologico de Monterrey
• Alejandra Ocariz Villasenor, Service Engineering Director, Tecnologico de Monterrey

Abstract

Share the outsourcing selection experience in order to implement an integrated, effective, and efficient printing service for more than 3 million pages per year. Avoid the hard way to change administrative paradigms of the implementation process.

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Finding Scholarship: Google Scholar on College and University Library Web Sites

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• Barbara I. Dewey, Dean of Libraries, The University of Tennessee

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This study examined the incidence and visibility of Google Scholar on ARL and Oberlin Group college library Web sites to see if, where, and how it appeared. Results will reveal the level of integration of Google Scholar in university and college library Web sites, including any differences between them and effective representations.

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Leveraging SAN Technology for Disaster Recovery, Server Consolidation, and Information Life-Cycle Management

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• Brent Zimmer, Assistant Director of IT Services, Enterprise Storage, East Carolina University

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Would you like to decrease disaster recovery time from weeks to hours? What is the value of shrinking your server hardware, cooling, and power by 50%? Are you backing up old data? East Carolina University will show you how they are leveraging SAN technology to solve today's exploding data challenges.

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Macquarie University Audiovisual Infrastructure Upgrade Project Poster

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• Andrew Burrell, Director, CFL, Macquarie University
• Terrence Collins, Manager, AVTS, Macquarie University

Abstract

Macquarie University has spent $AUS 10.6 million on its campus-wide AV infrastructure with state-of-the-art technologies and facilities including automated digital lecture recording for Web delivery. Sophisticated remote access and monitoring systems were developed with minimal physical presence required. Academics use a standard suite of teaching tools, accessed via a standard control interface.

No More Social Security Number

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• Robert E. Allen, Associate Director-Operations, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• Ellen Law, Associate Director, Enterprise Systems and Services, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Abstract

Rutgers University has taken today's privacy issues very seriously and recently completed the conversion of more than 1 million student records from using the Social Security number as the student identifier to a generated Rutgers University ID. This presentation will highlight the key components of the project and the three biggest challenges to the project's success.

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Provisioning IT Services via Self-Service Web Services and Metadata

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• Charles McCann, Director, Technology Support, Oklahoma State University
• Tina Meier, Director, Server Administration, Oklahoma State University

Abstract

Oklahoma State University has developed a Web-based self-service provisioning system to provide directory and e-mail services. These Web interface and metadirectory services have lowered the time required to provide services, minimized back-end system administration ID management, and improved help desk support. This presentation will review the system and discuss improvements.

Win/Win/Win: Scalable Cost Recovery Solutions for IT on Campus

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• Robert Howard, Jr., Assistant Vice President, Academic and Institutional Technology Support, Miami University

Abstract

An insourcing unit solves the problems of decentralized environments by allowing departments to avail themselves of a central IT department's economies of scale and depth while maintaining control of budget/priorities. Staff also have more opportunities for professional development and are managed by technology managers, and the institution's total cost of ownership is reduced while increasing efficiency and value.

Creating a Podcast System with Faculty and Student Input

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• Jay Burrell, Manager, System Services, Mississippi State University
• Timothy Griffin, Director, Information Technology Infrastructure, Mississippi State University
• Kathleen C. Olivieri, Lead IT Consultant, IT Infrastructure, Mississippi State University

Abstract

The podcasting project at Mississippi State University created an environment where faculty walk into a classroom, record the lecture, bring no additional equipment, and have that lecture published automatically. The podcasting system was created with faculty and student input during its pilot phase. This presentation will highlight the input provided, which includes impressions of podcasting in education.

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Developing a Web-Based Library Instruction Assessment Tool: A Collaborative Story

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• Gayla Byerly, Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian, University of North Texas
• Annie Downey, Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian, University of North Texas
• Frank Gosnell, Computer Programmer Analyst, University of North Texas

Abstract

This session will tell the story of how two reference librarians and a programmer analyst learned each other's languages and that of the university's students as they co-developed an innovative, online performance-based assessment tool. Attendees will also learn the results of the empirical study of one-shot library instruction that was the end result of this project.

Developing an Institutional Blended Learning Program

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• Gary Chinn, eLearning Initiative Project Manager, The Pennsylvania State University
• Kelly McMichael, Associate Director, Center for Teaching, Learning and Assessment, University of North Texas

Abstract

Two large state universities, the University of North Texas and Pennsylvania State University, share their experiences planning and implementing blended learning projects at their respective campuses. The participants provide a description of the projects and discuss issues, challenges, best practices, outcomes assessments, and plans for the future.

E-Portfolios, the Perfect Choice for Assessment in an Online Composition Class

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• Mary Jane Clerkin, Coordinator of Online Faculty Support, Berkeley College

Abstract

E-portfolios are the perfect choice for assessing online composition courses. Students have the opportunity to prewrite, draft, and revise their many writing assignments, reflect on their successes and challenges as they actively perfect the art of writing, and finally showcase their work by submitting it in their e-portfolios.

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Exquisite Corpse: A Distributed Multimedia Art Project

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• David Edward Levinson, Academic Technologist, Lake Forest College

Abstract

Students at several liberal arts colleges collaborate at a distance to create unique multimedia art on the model of the Surrealist game Exquisite Corpse. This presentation describes the system, learning goals, and application of distance technology into the liberal arts.

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Faculty Technology Institutes: Moving Beyond Pushing Buttons Toward Better Teaching

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• Susan Beattie, Director of Teaching, Learning & Technology, College of Charleston
• Marcia K. Moore, Director, IT Programming & Network Services, College of Charleston

Abstract

The Faculty Technology Institute program, developed to enhance faculty use of technology in a pedagogically sound manner, also creates beneficial learning communities. This session will describe the journey from simple application-based training to a rich program enabling faculty to successfully use technology and apply it appropriately in learning environments.

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FLASH to the Rescue: Automating Student WebCT Orientations with a Video Tutorial

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• Jason Adams, Graphic Designer, Auburn University
• Wiebke Kuhn, Information Technology Manager, Auburn University
• Stacey L. Powell, Director, Foreign Language Multimedia Center, Auburn University

Abstract

Conducting 39 WebCT orientation sessions at the start of the semester at Auburn University takes time. We developed an interactive, Flash-based tutorial. Our session will describe the development of the script, lessons learned in the authoring and implementation processes, and faculty and student responses with strategies for implementing similar projects.

How to Build Credibility for Your Web-Based Learning Tool

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• Stewart Mader, Wiki Evangelist, Atlassian Software Systems

Abstract

We will share techniques used with a successful chemistry education Web site, the Science of Spectroscopy, such as listing it in learning content repositories, publishing in journals, and showing users who else is currently using the site (with an RSS feed). This is widely applicable to authors of learning tools in any discipline.

More Information

For more information, see:

http://www.scienceofspectroscopy.info

iPeer: An Open-Source Peer and Self-Evaluation Tool

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• Sophie Spiridonoff, Educational Technology Consultant, The University of British Columbia

Abstract

iPeer (Online Peer Evaluation) is an open-source application that allows instructors to develop and deliver simple or rubric-based peer evaluations to students. It simplifies the work flow and logistics faced by instructors who are conducting peer evaluations in group and team environments. iPeer was developed by the Centre for Instructional Support at the University of British Columbia.

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Is There an OpenCourseWare Site in Your Future?

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• John Dehlin, Director, OpenCourseWare Consortium
• Shelley Henson, Research Scientist, Center for Open and Sustainable Learning, Utah State University
• David Wiley, Associate Professor of Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham Young University

Abstract

Do you want a site like MIT's OpenCourseWare site, but don't have millions of dollars to spend? Come learn how to start an OpenCourseWare project. Topics will include moving existing materials from closed learning management systems into an open-access format using eduCommons, gaining faculty and institutional support, and dealing with intellectual property.

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Managing the Adoption of Clickers: Experiences of Several Universities

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• Tanya Joosten, Acting Associate Director, Learning Technology Center, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• Mark McCallister, Assistant Director, Office of Academic Technology, University of Florida
• Tom Stone, Senior eLearning Consultant, The Ohio State University
• Susan M. Zvacek, Director, Instructional Dev & Support, University of Kansas

Abstract

A popular, interactive classroom technology, called "clickers" or student response systems, is posing significant challenges for successful introduction on campuses. Representatives from several institutions will present "lessons learned" from their experiences evaluating, selecting, and implementing clickers into the classroom and supporting teachers and students.

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Meeting Rural Library Workforce Needs in the Hills of West Virginia

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Speaker(s)

• Monica Garcia Brooks, MU Online, Director, Marshall University

Abstract

Due to West Virginia's rural terrain, our residents' demographic make-up, and retirement trends in librarianship, there is a critical need to deliver training to rural public library staff. At Marshall, we meet these needs by providing an innovative online program that trains the existing workforce while promoting careers in library science.

Nominate Them and They Will Come: "Bootcamp" Fellowships for Faculty Training

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• Ryan Paige Looney, Instructional Technologist, ScholarOne, Inc.

Abstract

Several key techniques were used to encourage busy faculty to attend "Multimedia Bootcamp" at the University of Virginia's Health Sciences Library. The bootcamp focused on the use of multimedia for instructional and professional development. Among other strategies, the library offered "fellowships" to faculty who chose to attend training.

Reflective Electronic Journaling for Teacher Candidates

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• Frederick J. Jenny, Instructional Technologist, Grove City College
• Geraldine C. Jenny, Assistant Professor of Education, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Abstract

A student teacher supervisor will share how assessment is used to improve learning through an innovative electronic journaling format that is driven by identified pedagogical domains. Recognizing that teaching poses continuous learning challenges and opportunities in technology, leadership, and diversity, candidates must demonstrate the necessary competencies within these domains.

Self-Regulation Strategies of Learners in an Emporium-Based Math Course

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Speaker(s)

• Charles B. Hodges, Instructor and Math Emporium Manager, Virginia Tech

Abstract

The emporium model is an increasingly popular framework used in the redesign of university-level mathematics courses. This poster session will present the results of a qualitative study designed to identify strategies students use to regulate their learning in an emporium-based undergraduate math course.

The Spoken Word Project: Integrating Sound into the Classroom

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• Jerry Goldman, Director, The OYEZ Project, Northwestern University
• Mark Kornbluh, Director, MATRIX, Michigan State University

Abstract

The Spoken Word project seeks to integrate the rich collections of online digital audio in the classroom. Applications and assessment tools facilitate the use of audio materials. Instructors and students can easily edit, segment, repurpose, and present streaming audio without the need for difficult and expensive software.

AGEISS (committee members only)

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CCCU Institutions

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Renew acquaintances, meet new colleagues and discuss the most pressing issues from the member campuses of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Hosted by the CCCU Commission on Technology.

Evolving Technologies Committee (committee members only)

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CNI

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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)

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• 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

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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

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• 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

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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.

EDUCAUSE Institute Alumni Reception (former participants only, please)

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Community Source Reception

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• John F. Walsh, Associate Vice President, Enterprise Software, Indiana University

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The Sakai Foundation, the Open Source Portfolio, and the Kuali Foundation are pleased to host a reception for their constituents.

NITLE Reception (by invitation only)

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