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Preconference Seminars

Seminar 1A - Practical Project Management: Creating an Environment for Successful IT Projects
PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration and fee are required to attend this seminar.

Monday, June 17, 2002
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SEM01A

James I. Penrod, Professor Emeritus, Leadership, The University of Memphis

John S. Wasileski, Associate VP for Information Technology, The University of Memphis

Most major IT projects fail. Some pitfalls can be avoided with good project management skills. This seminar will lead you from the inception of a project through the plans required for successful termination. We will provide practical advice and distribute useful tools, and show how project management fits naturally into a learning organization environment for IT. All discussions will rely on real project management experience.

Seminar 1F -The Critical Role of Leadership in Successful IT Management
PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration and fee are required to attend this seminar.

Monday, June 17, 2002
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. SEM01F

David W. Dodd, Vice President for Information Resources and CIO, Xavier University

Leadership is more essential to the success of IT professionals than ever. The ability to build and lead strong organizations capable of meeting goals and managing change will be the prime determinant of success for today's IT managers. Attendees will learn skills and strategies to help meet those challenges.

Seminar 1P - Middleware Planning and Deployment 101: Setting the Stage
PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration and fee are required to attend this seminar.

Monday, June 17, 2002
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. SEM01P

Thomas J. Barton, Senior Director for Integration, University of Chicago

Louise Finn, CIO/Assistant VP Technology Services, Loyola University Maryland

Renee Woodten Frost, Director, Technology Transfer and Outreach, Internet2

Middleware is a layer of software services that manages electronic personal identity, security, access, and information exchange. Deploying these services is a critical component of expanding technology offerings and electronic communities at higher education institutions. This session will give attendees a basic understanding of middleware and related concepts.
 
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