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Track 3A Study of the Academic Value-Added of Wireless ComputingTuesday, December 04, 2001 Janice Biros, Vice Provost, Drexel University Drexel's Office of Information Resources and Technology will survey faculty and students on the academic impact of wireless computing this fall term to determine how the wireless network is used, both at the MCP/Hahnemann Medical School and on Drexel's campus. The purpose of the study is to find out what academic benefits wireless computing brings to Drexel. A Profile of Information Security Training Needs on University CampusesTuesday, December 04, 2001 Melissa Dark, Associate Professor, Purdue University Information security is a prevalent, growing concern in many organizations. U.S. colleges and universities are ranked among the most poorly-protected systems because tightening security often means restricting access. Universities often cannot compete with industry salaries for skilled security professionals and, consequently, are forced to grow their own skills. This session will report on a university-wide needs assessment study conducted at Purdue University regarding the skills sets found to be most important and most needed. Federal Policy Implications for Campus IT Decision MakersMonday, December 03, 2001 Rodney J. Petersen, Government Relations Officer and Director of Cybersecurity Initiative, EDUCAUSE Garret Sern, Government Relations Officer, EDUCAUSE Increasingly, federal IT policy decisions impact how IT solutions are implemented on campus. Federal policy experts will explore this connection between federal and campus policy makers and how you can have an influence on the federal policy process. This session will discuss relevant policy issues, including privacy, intellectual property, security and network access. Implementing VOIP PBX Solutions on Campus IntranetMonday, December 03, 2001 Ahmed El-Haggan, Vice President of Information Technology & CIO, Coppin State University Using convergent network technologies, Coppin State College is implementing a VoIP PBX solution to replace the current PBX for on-campus voice services. This session presents the feasibility study, technologies used, strategic planning, policies, design considerations, and risk management for such implementation. MAX-imizing for SuccessMonday, December 03, 2001 Anthony D. Conto, Associate Director, Advanced IT Initiatives, University of Maryland Mary Lou Ingeholm, Biomedical Engineer, ISIS Center, Georgetown University Jeffrey Alan Smith, Manager, ESDIS Science Support Network (ESSnet), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center The Mid-Atlantic Crossroads formed to create a network that would bring high performance networking to the mid-Atlantic region that would nimbly adapt to the needs of its connectors. Two applications are discussed: (1) real-time diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of a rare neurological disease, adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD); (2) the Earth Observing System assists in enabling an understanding of the earth as an integrated system. Piloting A Network Support ModelTuesday, December 04, 2001 Jerry F. Neil, Assistant Director for Information Services, University of Maryland, Baltimore Paul Petroski, Assistant Vice President, Center for Information Technology Services, University of Maryland, Baltimore Christopher G. Phillips, Assistant VP, Center for IT Services, University of Maryland, Baltimore William Reynolds, Director, Operations & Technical Services, University of Maryland, Baltimore The Administration and Finance Division at the University of Maryland Baltimore agreed to participate with two campus IT organizations in a pilot project designed to test the migration to new network standards, support relationships, and funding mechanisms. This presentation will report on the results of the effort. Rutgers IT ComplexTuesday, December 04, 2001 Michael R. Mundrane, University Director of Enterprise Systems and Services, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey The genesis and evolution of large-scale data infrastructure on university campuses has historically been an ad hoc effort within the purview of early adopters and technical experts. When customer demographics become dominated by both willing and unwilling adopters, campus infrastructure must be recast in accordance with sound engineering doctrine and effective institutional policy. Rutgers University presents a case study of the transformation of a large, complex data infrastructure in accordance with industry best practices. Securing Electronic BusinessTuesday, December 04, 2001 David Temoshok, Director, Identity Policy and Management, U.S. General Services Administration This session will feature a panel of experts with experience in implementing e-business programs in the public and private sectors to discuss the policies and processes most important for success. Topics will include electronic and digital signature programs and mandates, interagency application development and adaptable, interoperable architectures. This session will explain the direction and policies supporting the Federal Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), the Federal Bridge Certification Authority, the Federal ACES program, and state PKI initiatives. The Evolution of the I2 gigaPOPMonday, December 03, 2001 Dikran W. Kassabian, Senior Technology Director, ISC Networking & Telecommunications, University of Pennsylvania Gregory D. Palmer, Director, MAGPI GigaPOP, University of Pennsylvania The role of the gigaPOP has evolved from a basic regional connection point to that of an active participant in the research and educational community. This presentation will describe the transition and future of the gigaPOP as a provider of services and expertise relative to today's high-performance applications. Turning Vision and Expectation Into Reality: Building a Wireless Campus and Library for the Future at Saint Francis UniversityMonday, December 03, 2001 Robert E. Griffin, Assistant Director, Distance Learning, Saint Francis University George Pyo, Chief Information Officer, Saint Francis University Patricia B. Serotkin, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Saint Francis University Over the past year, Saint Francis University has created a ubiquitous computing environment to support student learning, faculty development, and research. Presenters will describe the various components of the University's holistic approach, which includes a wireless network, laptops for freshman students, digital library resources, and course-management tools. |
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