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Sponsored by Dell, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner

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Breakfast
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Vexed in the City: Changing Partners and Relationships to Provide New Information Services

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• Kimberly Armstrong, Center for Library Initiatives Assistant Director, Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC)
• Jay Starratt, Dean of Libraries, Washington State University
• Session convener: Esther L. Davies, Regional Sales Manager-Central, Epsilen, LLC

Abstract

Library and IT organizations have support roles for research and learning but have to redefine their services to meet expectations of campus clients. Libraries are centers of expertise in knowledge management and organization, but that activity now centers on the network and not print collections. IT enables information sharing, but the need to support large-scale data and long-term storage requires new strategies. Through partnerships that draw on the skills of IT/libraries and that reach out to external organizations, new partnership models are being formed to keep pace with emerging forms of scholarship and teaching.

Centralized and Decentralized Aspects of Support Environments: A Comparison of Two Universities

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• Robert Jackson, Director, Academic Affairs Technology, The University of Memphis
• Justin Smith, Help Desk, Illinois State University
• Session convener: Cathy O'Bryan, Director of User Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract

Illinois State University and the University of Memphis use centralized help desks and decentralized support units as part of their technical support infrastructures. The presenters, who represent the centralized help desk at Illinois State University and a decentralized support unit at the University of Memphis, will compare and contrast their support organizations, identify strengths and weaknesses of the decentralized support model from their perspectives, and note lessons learned from their experiences.

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Is 7 or 8 Out of 10 Good Enough? Commercial ERP and the Kuali Software

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Speaker(s)

• Eric Jansson, Director, NITLE Labs, National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education
• Session convener: Danney R. Hayden, Assistant Vice President, Administrative Information Systems, Illinois State University

Abstract

NITLE has been facilitating conversations among smaller independent colleges and universities about ERP systems and the Kuali open-source software. In this session, we will report on these conversations, which describe the opportunities and challenges faced by smaller colleges in adopting open-source ERP, and facilitate a discussion of session attendees. This report will include summaries of two recent meetings hosted by NITLE, which concluded that the current state of ERP on smaller campuses is ripe for improvement, as the current services implementations are resulting in forced upgrades, tightly coupled systems, and high licensing costs and are not supporting directions (such as business analytics) important to campuses.

Transforming the University: Teaching and Learning in Emerging Learning Environments

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• Amy Garrett Dikkers, Coordinator/Lecturer in OLPD, University of Minnesota
• Bernadette Longo, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
• Anne Minenko, Faculty, University of Minnesota
• Catherine A. Solheim, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
• Kimerly Wilcox, Senior Instructional Multimedia Consultant, University of Minnesota
• Session convener: Jude A. Rathburn, Lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Abstract

More higher education institutions are embracing opportunities to encourage faculty to teach in emerging learning environments, and faculty are beginning to explore how they might utilize them to enhance student learning. This presentation will focus on four faculty projects and the common themes emerging from collaborating on scholarship of teaching and learning and grounding technology-enhanced learning in pedagogy and learner outcomes. These common themes include best practices in an active learning classroom, team-based learning, and web-based delivery of interactive cases. These faculty members are collaborating to identify common struggles, unexpected challenges, and rewards in the realization of their projects.

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Refreshment Break

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The WSU Digital Learning and Development Sandbox

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• Anne-Marie Armstrong, Instructional Designer, Wayne State University
• Jonathan W. McGlone, Web Librarian, Wayne State University
• Julie Thompson Klein, Professor of Humanities, Wayne State University
• Session convener: Dorette R. Kerian, Director, ITSS, University of North Dakota

Abstract

The convergence of learning objects, media, and new technology in both the virtual and real worlds impacts the content, delivery, and design of instruction, assignments, and assessments. New tools for aggregating, mixing, and presenting media objects allow faculty to interact with students and produce presentations and assignments that are flexible and creative. The important elements of instructional design (using learning objectives, assessments, and matched strategies) are applied to increase the effectiveness and relevance of the "instructed" material when embedded within new technologies. The presentation will present the prototype that is being developed for a systematic approach to digital learning using image repositories.

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Defining an IT Workflow, from Request to Support

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• David Schaefer, Systems Coordinator, Miami University
• Session convener: Victor Ponelis, Change Manager, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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A large IT department composed of many units has inherent challenges in communication and coordination as customer requests are handled. This presentation will describe the process used by Miami University in attempting to define the proper steps as well as include a review of the resulting "IT workflow" steps.

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Got the Compliance Blues? How to More Effectively Influence Your Policy Landscape

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Speaker(s)

• Rodney J. Petersen, Government Relations Officer and Director of Cybersecurity Initiative, EDUCAUSE
• Session convener: Charles R. Williams, Senior Director of Information Technology (CIO), Benedictine University

Abstract

Legal and policy issues are increasingly a part of the IT leader's portfolio as colleges and universities strive to bring their institutions into compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Enterprise compliance, however, is one of the last stages of the life cycle for policy issues that often begins when critical incidents or issues come to the attention of politicians and government officials. This session will describe how IT leaders can be more involved at each stage of the policy process life cycle, including the role of policy analysis and advocacy, and will propose strategies and approaches for proactively addressing issues before they become legal mandates.

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Tech- and Teach-able Faculty: Can We Build Them? Yes, We Can!

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• John Closen, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, Western Illinois University
• Jim LaPrad, Associate Professor, Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies, Western Illinois University
• Melissa Stinnett, Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Western Illinois University
• Dawn Sweet, Manager, Instructional Development Services, Western Illinois University
• Session convener: Michael R. Hoadley, Assistant VP for Academic Affairs for Technology, Eastern Illinois University

Abstract

In our sequel appearance to last year's poster presentation, "Preparing Today's Faculty to Meet the Technology Needs of Tomorrow's Students," the Faculty Innovators Program returns with five key individuals ready to discuss their roles and success stories with the program. By providing in-depth program information and specific technology integration samples, we seek to inform fellow institutions that a homegrown professional development program like Faculty Innovators can enable faculty, and ultimately students, to harmoniously blend technology with pedagogy.

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Community Dialogue: Best Practices, Emerging Trends, and Views of the Future
Sponsored by S1 IT Solutions

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• Dennis J. Cromwell, Associate Vice President, Enterprise Infrastructure, Indiana University
• Kathy J. Lang, Chief Information Officer, Marquette University
• Andrea Lisa Nixon, Director of Curricular and Research Support, Carleton College
• Edward V. Van Gemert, Deputy Director of Libraries, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Session moderator: Bruce Maas, Chief Information Officer, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Abstract

Our closing session will bring together four panelists, each focusing on one of the four track topics. They will summarize key takeaways from the sessions presented throughout the conference and what these mean for our profession and the community. They will bring out what is emerging and what has become best or commonly accepted practice. What is occurring at the edges is central to our institutions. Join us to actively engage with the panelists for this closing dialogue.

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