Preconference Seminars

Preconference Seminar 1A - IT Strategic Planning in Higher Education

Wednesday, June 27, 2001
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SEM01A

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

PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration and fee is required to attend this seminar.

Some have questioned the very concept of strategic planning, while others suggest that technology is actually unmanageable. The value of strategic planning may be in question in higher education, but certainly not elsewhere. As higher education enters an era of increased competition, resource constraints, and accountability, strategic planning will be vital to successful future positioning and mission realization. Effective strategic planning will be a major determinant of success for the next generation of leaders. Please, then, pardon those of us who continue the practice while others discuss its merits.

Preconference Seminar 1F - How to Be Successful in Managing Projects

Wednesday, June 27, 2001
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. SEM01F

Emory L. Moore, Senior Vice President for Project Management, Collegiate Project Services

PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration and fee is required to attend this seminar.

Project management is both an art and a science. In this workshop, you will learn many of the technical aspects of project management--PERT, Gantt, Work Breakdown, Resource Management, Risk Management--but you will also be made aware of the human aspects that are so crucial to success in accomplishing project management goals. You will learn the importance of: putting in place a communication plan that focuses on who has a need to know and how much they need to know; follow-up and tracking; knowing how to recognize that the project is drifting out of control; and knowing when you need to escalate issues. You'll also get some tips about how to conclude the project effectively and keep it from continuing endlessly.

Preconference Seminar 1P - Web Technology Update for IT Managers

Wednesday, June 27, 2001
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. SEM01P

Kathryn F. Gates, Chief Information Officer, University of Mississippi

PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration and fee is required to attend this seminar.

Keeping abreast of new Web development techniques is a challenge for any IT manager. The focus of this workshop will be on several emerging Web programming tools that are fast becoming technology mainstays: Java Servlets, JSP, and XML. The workshop will provide introductory information, working examples, and usage guidelines for each tool. Participants will gain a better understanding of the role that each tool plays in the implementation of sophisticated Web sites. Target Audience: Technology managers who have experience with programming. HTML and CGI experience will be helpful.

Preconference Seminar 2P - Security 101 for CIOs

Wednesday, June 27, 2001
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. SEM02P

John J. Suess, Vice President of Information Technology/CIO, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration and fee is required to attend this seminar.

In the rush to provide ubiquitous network access and create new e-learning and e-business services, we have rendered our campuses more susceptible to online attacks. At the same time, our culture makes it difficult to implement strict standards such as those used in industry. As a result, higher education CIOs often feel as if they fighting a no-win battle when they try to secure their campuses. This session will be a case study on the work we have done at UMBC to secure our campus and will highlight the following areas: getting executive and faculty buy-in; developing a security team within your organization; identifying risks; and developing strategies and practices to minimize risks.