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Being Responsible and Creative in Financially Challenging Times

Session Details

Wednesday, February 25, 2009
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Hidalgo Ballroom C

Session Type: Discussion Session
Focus Area: Evolving Role of IT and Leadership

Speaker(s)

Edward Kelty, Vice President/CIO of Information Services, Rio Salado College
Diane G. Saphire, Associate VP for Information Resources, Trinity University

Abstract

There’s no contesting that the economy isn’t good and higher education is seeing budget cuts, hiring freezes, and travel bans. As responsible IT professionals we must act strategically, and with creativity, to continue to provide exemplary services with fewer resources. How do we assess our service portfolio? What data do we need to make the business case for critical services? What collaborations are needed to make our services affordable and sustainable? How do we keep staff engaged in finding innovative solutions? How do we turn this financially troubled time into an opportunity? What are you doing on your campus? Bring your ideas and strategies to this timely conversation and engage in creating a list of solutions.

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