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Sponsored by Gateway, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner

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Breakfast

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E-Portfolios in Action

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• Anne Pugliese, Director, Administrative Systems, Bentley University
• Session convener: Laura Seraichick, Chief Information Officer, Keene State College

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Bentley is using the OSPI (open source) e-portfolio in a variety of academic programs to track noncurricular required work. Its implementation is integral to our liberal studies major, which requires student to make connections across their courses.

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Leading Leaders to Lead

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• Margaret Ann Gray, Director, Organization & Employee Development, MIT
• Amitava Mitra, Associate Director, Office of Educational Innovation & Technology, MIT
• Session convener: Joann Trottier, Associate Director for Information Technology, Saint Michael's College

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This session will examine the components of a best-practice model of leadership development used to nurture strong leaders who work at a major research university, explore the lessons learned from the implementation of this model, and help you determine which aspects of this model might best fit your organization.

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Communication, Collaboration, and Transformation: Building Organic Connections Between the Library and IT Divisions at Bowdoin

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• Karl Maria Fattig, Systems and Digital Initiatives Librarian, Bowdoin College
• Christina M. Finneran, Manager of Education & Research Consulting, Bowdoin College
• Judith R. Montgomery, Associate Librarian, Bowdoin College
• Rebecca Sandlin, Deputy CIO, Bowdoin College
• Session convener: Beatrice Pulliam, Library Commons Librarian for Technology and Access, Providence College

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Many colleges have merged Library and Information Technology divisions, resulting in culture clashes and resentment. Instead, Bowdoin College developed collaboration organically through a four-person library and IT group. Initiatives were developed that increased communication, understanding, and collaboration at the operations and strategic levels to ensure quality services to the community.

Business Continuity Partnership for Cooperative Disaster Recovery Planning

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• Eileen Cooley, Information Technology Manager, University of New Hampshire
• John F. Leydon, Vice President for Information Resources and CIO, University of North Carolina General Administration
• Ted Wisniewski, Systems Group Manager, Plymouth State University
• This session does not yet have a convener. If you are interested in convening this session, please use the volunteer form.

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The public institutions of New Hampshire have a long history of technological cooperation. As disaster/recovery (D/R) planning and execution are conducive to cooperative arrangements, the four institutions have prepared a comprehensive and integrated approach to respond to a disaster event. The D/R plan is flexible, allowing any combination of the four campuses to respond.

Universal Design for Online Learning: A Work in Progress

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• Annesa Hartman, Manager of Technology Learning Services, Landmark College
• Session convener: Kevin Bell, Director of Academic Programs, Marlboro College

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This session will provide practical examples of how the principles of universal design for instruction (UDI) have been directly applied to Landmark College's online courses and an overview of the process for evaluating the usability and accessibility of these designs.

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Sun Microsystems, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner, and Dartmouth College - Open Source Is About Sharing Ideas, Code, and Innovation

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• Sean W. Smith, Associate Professor, Dept of Computer Science, Dartmouth College
• Jeff Victor, Open Source Ambassador, Sr. Technical Specialist, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Session convener: Trent Batson, Director, Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning

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In the two-year history of the OpenSolaris open source operating system dozens of user communities have developed. This presentation will review the diversity of these communities and the role they’ve played in the success of OpenSolaris.

Innovation: A 21st-Century Imperative

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• Charles M. Vest, Professor of Mechanical Engr & President Emeritus, MIT

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The future success of companies, nations, and individuals depends on their ability to innovate. In our dynamic world, no organization or person can stand still and be successful. Nations spawn innovation by generating new knowledge and technologies through research, and by educating their citizens to understand this new knowledge and to move it to the markets as new products, processes, and services. The universal essentials are a strong base of talent, along with research and development coupled with a vibrant free market economy. Rising Above the Gathering Storm, a report from the National Academies, and the National Innovation Initiative from the Council on Competitiveness provide guidelines for maintaining the nation’s capacity for innovation, yet scholars sense that the best models for successful innovation are changing due to globalization and the relentless progress of science and technology.

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Exhibit Hall Open

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Visit the exhibit hall and view product demonstrations from more than 45 corporations offering technology solutions for higher education. Events held in this area include refreshment breaks, Wednesday's continental breakfast, and a drawing for giveaways from corporate exhibitors and NERCOMP. Enter the drawing for a free NERCOMP 2008 registration by visiting at least 15 exhibitors and collecting stickers on your floor-plan card (included in the tote bag you received at registration.) Drop off your completed card at the EDUCAUSE booth before 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. The drawing for the corporate giveaways and the free NERCOMP 2008 registration will follow immediately.

Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner

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Implementing Web Content Management in a Multicampus, Geographically Dispersed Environment

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• Richard Coons, Director, The Pennsylvania State University
• Daniel Mroz, Director of Information Technology, The Pennsylvania State University
• Session convener: Carrie M. Macfarlane, Reference and Instruction Librarian for the Sciences, Middlebury College

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The Commonwealth Campuses of the Pennsylvania State University implemented a content management system to uniquely represent and manage the Web content of 12 Penn State campuses geographically dispersed throughout the Commonwealth. The presentation will cover the techniques and technologies used to ensure success.

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IT Strategy and Leadership in Higher Education: Two Case Studies

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• Gard Meserve, Chief Information Officer, Clarkson University
• Pradeep Saxena, Chief Information Officer, Roberts Wesleyan College
• Session convener: Deborah Gelch, CIO, Lasell College

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This session consists of two case studies in leadership. Roberts Wesleyan College deploys technology through a defined technology plan, a strategy that has enabled an increase in technology while keeping the budget fundable. Clarkson University focuses on clear, inspiring, values-based leadership as the single most important factor in the success of an IT organization. Leadership transformed OIT at Clarkson.

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Paved Path: Integrating IT and Library for a Learning Commons

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• Elaine Allard, Coord. of Technical Services & E-Resources, Plymouth State University
• Dwight Fischer, Assistant Vice President & CIO, Information Technology Services, Dalhousie University
• Session convener: Thomas L. Franke, Chief Information Officer, University System of New Hampshire

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In what is a uniquely crafted integrated organization and governance structure, PSU's Learning Commons has library and IT people working side-by-side, along with academic support services and a café. This session will highlight what worked, what didn't, and organizational transition issues. (Note: This presentation is a follow-up to last year's presentation by Allard and Fischer.)

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Information Security Standards: A Developmental Approach

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• Debora Romano-Connors, Assoc Executive Officer for IT Project Planning, Connecticut State University System Office
• Session convener: Cora Clukey, Director, Personal Computer Support Services, Colby College

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The approach used to develop information security standards is key to the success of your security program. See how a cross-university, cross-functional collaborative approach worked for the Connecticut State University System in the development of their security standards document.

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Storytelling in the Age of the Internet

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• Gail Matthews-DeNatale, Interim Director, Academic Technology, Simmons College
• Jamie Traynor, Production Specialist, Simmons College
• Lesley Weiman, Senior Application Support Specialist, Simmons College
• Session convener: Marianne Kingston, Director of Computing Services, IT, Gettysburg College

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Digital storytelling merges leading-edge technology with age-old storytelling processes. Digital stories are typically in video format but can also include Web pages, digital maps, and other emerging technology mashups. This case study of digital storytelling includes examples, sample assignments, assessment strategies/rubrics, lessons learned, and strategies for awareness building and support.

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Microsoft, An EDUCAUSE Gold Parner - Satisfying the Growing Digital Appetite on Campus

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• Matt Hickey, Sr Account Technology Specialist, Microsoft Corporation
• Session convener: Kelly Andolina, Computer Information Analyst, Union College

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The NERCOMP board and local Microsoft teams are working to create a cost-effective, integrated, and end-user-friendly voluntary option to the existing Microsoft Campus Agreement for NERCOMP members. Microsoft and NERCOMP members will discuss how they're looking to satisfy the growing digital appetite on campus for unified messaging, secure instant messaging, SPAM filtering, virtual meetings and presentations, client workstation monitoring, digital rights management, antivirus strategies, and more.

Lunch and Birds-of-a-Feather Tables
Sponsored by Identity Engines

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We invite you to join colleagues for a lunchtime birds-of-a-feather discussion. At this discussion, you can network with those who share similar interests or responsibilities and discuss topics of particular interest to you. If you don’t find a topic of interest, you can also sign up at registration on Monday or Tuesday for an impromptu discussion while onsite. These sessions are designed to encourage you to exchange experiences and insights with colleagues; additional lunch tables are available if you would like to eat and network informally.

CALEA

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• Wilson Dillaway, Infrastructure Planning, Tufts University

Content Management

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Disaster Planning

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Educational Technology

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• Peter Hess, Instructional Designer, Emerson College

Faculty Development

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Idea Exchange/New Trends

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• Thomas L. Franke, Chief Information Officer, University System of New Hampshire

Implementing Enterprise Applications

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Learning Outcomes Assessment

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Learning Space Design

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Library and Faculty Collaborations

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Microsoft Vista

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• Jon Bartelson, Director of Computing Services, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

NERCOMP Licensing and Vendor Relations Issues

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• Andrew White, Director of User Services, Bates College

Online Learning and Teaching

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Open Content

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• Trent Batson, Director, Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning

Security

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STEM

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Tablet PCs

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• Mary Beth Harrity, Director, Academic Technology Center, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Web 2.0

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• Beatrice Pulliam, Library Commons Librarian for Technology and Access, Providence College

Women, Leadership, and Technology

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• Mary Parlett-Sweeney, Director of Academic Computing, Union College

Exhibit Hall Open

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Coffee and Dessert in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Aegis Associates, Inc.

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While enjoying coffee and dessert in the exhibit hall, view product demonstrations from more than 45 corporations offering technology solutions for higher education. Visit 15 booths and you will be eligible Wednesday's drawing for a free registration to NERCOMP 2008, as well as other great giveaways from our corporate exhibitors.

Managing Campus Affiliates

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• Criss Laidlaw, Director of Administrative Information Systems, Williams College
• Session convener: Thomas L. Franke, Chief Information Officer, University System of New Hampshire

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As part of our identity management implementation, Williams College developed a system and policies to keep track of people affiliated with the college, the nature of the affiliation, and the services associated with the affiliation. Types of affiliates include students, employees, emeritus faculty, contractors, and alumni.

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Understanding the Business and Financial Side of IT

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• Carolyn Livingston, Director, Financial Information Systems, Tufts University
• Paul J. Luppino, Managing Director, Strategic Alliances, Partnerships, and Engineering, Iron Mountain Inc.
• Deborah Nanni, Manager, IT Special Projects, Tufts University
• Lesley Tolman, Director, University IT Infrastructure, Tufts University
• Session convener: Mary Parlett-Sweeney, Director of Academic Computing, Union College

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As information technology staff aspire to higher levels including supervisory or management positions within their institutions, a fundamental understanding of the business and finance side of IT and in higher education is a much-needed skill. Methods to obtain these skills and understand why the business of IT is important to the mission of the institution will be explored.

How Suite It Is! Collaborative Tech Suites in an Academic Library

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• Matt Hall, Associate Director of Library Services, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Amy Ricci, Director of Online Learning, Johnson & Wales University
• Session convener: Jon Bartelson, Director of Computing Services, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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In response to student demand for collaborative, networked group workspaces, the Gordon Library and Academic Technology Center at WPI joined up to install tech suites in the library, which allow small groups to use cutting-edge technology to collaborate with each other and remote participants.

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iPods + iTunes + Faculty = iTunes U at Fairfield University

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• Jeff Potocki, Software Support Specialist and Training Coordinator, Fairfield University
• Jay Rozgonyi, Assistant Director, Computing & Network Services, Fairfield University
• Session convener: Kate Beverage, Manager, Technology for Teaching & Learning Support Services, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Fairfield University has helped faculty incorporate audio and video technology into their curricula to make their content available to students in a digital format. Teaming up with Apple Computer to use iTunes University has made the digitizing process simple for the faculty and the content completely portable for the students.

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Screaming Streaming Success

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• Cheryl Turner Elwell, Director, Academic Technology Services, Clark University
• Anthony Helm, Director, Arts & Humanities Resource Center, Dartmouth College
• David Kulik, Head Coach, Men's Soccer, Clark University
• Session convener: Cheryl Turner Elwell, Director, Academic Technology Services, Clark University

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Streaming video has increased visibility by inviting the community, alumni, and public at large to partake in events on campus in nontraditional ways. This session will highlight our implementation of free streaming media tools in support of the Clark athletic programs, curriculum, and special initiatives on campus.

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Jenzabar Inc., An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner, and Charter Oak State College - Disaster Recovery for Small Schools

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• George F. Claffey, Jr., Chief Information Officer, Charter Oak State College
• Session convener: Bonnie Baranowski, IT Project Coordinator, Wells College

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Disaster recovery and business continuity (DR/BC) are at the forefront of campus IT environments. Information has centered on large institutions with multiple data centers, dedicated CSOs, and six-figure budgets. This presentation will focus on provisioning DR/BC services at small schools and will cover executive buy-in, planning, budgets, staffing, consultants, reciprocal agreements, and other ways to provide or greatly enhance existing DR/BC plans.

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Using a User Centered Approach to a CMS Adoption: Planning, Process, and Implementation

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• Lori Dembowitz, Director, Academic Systems and Technology, Brandeis University
• Joshua Wilson, Director for Integrated Services, Brandeis University
• Chris Wirth, Project Leader, Content Management System, Library and Technology Services, Brandeis University
• David Wisniewski, Senior Web Architect, Brandeis University
• Session convener: Colleen Wheeler, Assistant Director for Web Strategy, Wheaton College

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Brandeis University's Web and Library Application Services will present a case study on its content management process, where they applied principles of the user-centered design approach to the selection, adoption, and implementation of a CMS at Brandeis.

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Proving Better Service Through Innovation and Partnerships

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• Leigh Gaspar, Director of Events and Volunteer Leadership, Bentley University
• Patricia Patria, Chief Information Security Administrator, Bentley University
• Session convener: Maureen H. Scoones, Training Coordinator, Hamilton College

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By leveraging partnerships, Bentley College designed a new alumni community though collective decision making and high-performance team building. This presentation will focus on the strategic planning, relationship building, process, and tools that allowed us to reach our vision and the benchmarks to gauge future success.

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Cyberethics: A Values-Based Approach

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• Kevin P. Lynch, CIO, Clarkson University
• Session convener: Molly D. Ruggles, Educational Technology Consultant, MIT

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Whether they're downloading music, videos, and software or updating their profile on social networking sites, students are bombarded by a host of online ethical issues. Clarkson has created an education program that reaches out to students to approach ethical behavior online from the perspective of the Clarkson Values.

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E-Outcomes Assessment Project: Technology Linking Assessment and Learning

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• Luvai Motiwalla, Professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell
• Steven F. Tello, Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell
• Session convener: Robin S. Robinson, Director Distance Education, Framingham State College

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The University of Massachusetts Lowell is exploring the use of course management systems for assessing student progress towards program-level learning outcomes. This two-year project will discuss progress made in integrating AACSB and general education accreditation assessment activities into on-campus courses using WebCT Vista.

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The Student Systems Administrator Internship Program

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• Alex Lanstein, Assistant Systems/Network Administrator, Connecticut College
• John Schaeffer, Systems & Server Administrator, Connecticut College
• Session convener: Cora Clukey, Director, Personal Computer Support Services, Colby College

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The Connecticut College Department of Information Services created a pilot project for students with advanced technology skills to assist our Networking staff. The Student System Administrator Program gives student interns a chance to work with large complex networks and allows them to become an integral part of the technology support structure.

HP, An EDUCAUSE Silver Partner - HP ProCurve Unified Network Access Control

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• Ron Iannucci, System Architect, HP
• Session convener: Lisa Ann Wiecki, Assistant Director for Public Services and Outreach, Brandeis University

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HP ProCurve’s new mobility wireless and traditional wired network access products offer a secure, unified network with centrally managed access control policy for both wired and wireless users. With HP ProCurve, network administrators can easily deploy and centrally manage a secure, flexible, and multiservice network.

Exhibit Hall Open

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Refreshment Break
Sponsored by Verizon Business

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Data Center Makeover: Getting the Facility You Need

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• Fred Damiano, Chief Information Officer, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
• Derek Lustig, Network and Systems Infrastructure Team Leader, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
• Session convener: Anne Scrivener Agee, Vice-Provost for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, University of Massachusetts Boston

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Hobart and William Smith Colleges went live with a new state-of-the-art 1,600-square-foot Data Center in January 2006. This presentation will cover tips and techniques for developing a winning business case for such a project, designing and building the facility, and making it all come together on moving day.

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Practical Tools for Implementing Authentication and Managing Authorization

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• Andrea Beesing, Assistant Director, IT Security, Cornell University
• Session convener: Bryan P. Carson, Electronic Services Librarian, Middlebury College

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Identity management manages services around people rather than systems, but both users and managers struggle to coordinate credentials and access rights for multiple resources. This Cornell University case study shows how an institution can use available tools to help with this access management problem. Sponsored by the NMI-EDIT Consortium of EDUCAUSE and Internet2.

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How Will Technology Shape Our Future?

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• Thomas L. Franke, Chief Information Officer, University System of New Hampshire
• Session convener: Robert V. Ferrara, Director, FSILG Alumni Relations, MIT

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This session provides an opportunity to reflect on three expert contemporary but sharply diverging views of the future our technology may bring forth: technological utopia (Kurzweil's singularity), globalization (Friedman's flat world), and constraint/collapse (Heinberg's peak oil scenario).

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Pedagogical Use of XML/TEI Technologies in the Classroom

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• Shaoping Moss, Information Technology Consultant, Mount Holyoke College
• Nicole Vaget, Professor, Mount Holyoke College
• Session convener: Debbie Verhoff, Head Librarian, Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University

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This session demonstrates the pedagogical use of XML and Text Encoding Initiative technologies in teaching an advanced French literature course, in which students are assigned a collective term project to create a digital critical edition of an unpublished 18th-century French manuscript according to the TEI Guidelines, created by Text Encoding Initiative Consortium.

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Mashups Are Not Potatoes: Implementing Powerful Web 2.0 Tools

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• Elaine Garofoli, Academic Learning Technologist, Suffolk University
• Session convener: Kevin Bell, Director of Academic Programs, Marlboro College

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Web 2.0 and its read/write capabilities make it easy for Internet users to research, collaborate, and create authentic artifacts. Tools such as blogs, wikis, social bookmarking tools, online image sharing, and mashups easily facilitate learner-centered, active learning. You will discover these tools and how some are being used in classrooms to empower both faculty and students.

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Xythos Software, Inc., An EDUCAUSE Silver Partner, and Northeastern University - Enabling Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Across Campus

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• Rajiv Shridhar, Technology Manager, Northeastern University
• Session convener: Diane Keller, Director of Academic Computing, Union College

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This session will present Northeastern University’s strategic initiative to deliver Web-enabled file management services. It will review the challenges, drivers, and selection process that led to their Xythos-powered myNEU deployment and offer several examples of how students, faculty, and staff are currently using the system. Learn how myNEU is enabling the Northeastern community to securely share applications and data from any location.

Reception
Sponsored by SunGard Higher Education, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner

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Join us for a special celebration at the Boston Billiard Club, where you can connect with fellow attendees and relax over food and drink. The entire venue is reserved for us, so we will have full access--free of charge--to the pool tables. Expect lots of fun!

Planning to attend? Please wear your conference name badge for admittance. Appetizers, dinner, and a ticket for a free drink are included. The shuttle bus will depart from Door #1 of the DCU Center at 5:35 p.m. This shuttle will then make a continuous loop between the Boston Billiard Club and the Hilton Garden Inn between 5:45 and 8:30 p.m.