Detailed Program Information

CNI

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Clifford Lynch, Executive Director, Coalition for Networked Information

Abstract

In 2003-2004 the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) played an essential role in shaping, articulating, and advancing the networked information agenda. Working with partner organizations and our members, we continued to explore issues related to institutional repositories, worked on the deployment of the Shibboleth distrubuted authorization system and related questions in identity and access management , and in conjunction with IMS Global Learning Consortium, released a white paper addressing standards and interface issues around learning management systems, digital libraries and related areas. We also furthered our work on computing and the humanities and learning spaces and collaborative facilities on college campuses. In this session, open to both members and nonmembers, we will highlight CNI's program and current developments in networked information.

EDUCAUSE Policy Program

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Garret Sern, Government Relations Officer, EDUCAUSE
• Wendy Wigen, Government Relations Officer, EDUCAUSE

Abstract

This session will provide an overview of EDUCAUSE policy program resources and how they can help your campus. This session is designed to be a dialogue between the staff and participants and is an excellent opportunity to ensure that your policy concerns are being addressed by EDUCAUSE.

Who Should Attend:
Any higher education IT practitioner -- CIO's, administration, legal counsel, librarian, faculty, student -- that uses their institution's IT network and is impacted by new IT-related regulations.

What Attendees will Learn: A thorough understanding of EDUCAUSE policy program functions and how you can utilize its resources to your full advantage.

Information on and Overview of the Frye Leadership Institute

Session Details

Abstract

Introductory Comments by:
Brian L. Hawkins, President, EDUCAUSE

Comments, Impressions & Perspectives:
Jon E. Cawthorne, Associate University Librarian for Information & Collection Services, San Diego State University
Sharon P. Pitt, Associate Vice Provost, DELTA, North Carolina State University
Colleen F. Wheeler, Senior Specialist: Technology & Education, Wheaton College
Calvin J. Williams, Directory Instructional Designer/Computer Training Center, TLTC, Seton Hall University

NLII Members-Future Direction of NLII

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Speaker(s)

• Jean Kreis, 2004 NLII Fellow-Web-Based Instruction, Sr. Program Coordinator, Casa Grande Union High School
• Cyprien P. Lomas, Associate Professor and Director of Research, CEIT, The University of Queensland
• Diana G. Oblinger, President and CEO, EDUCAUSE
• Vicki Suter, Director of California Virtual Campus, California Community Colleges, Chancellor's Office

Abstract

Since the NLII was formed 10 years ago a national learning infrastructure has been created - but not completed. This session, for NLII members, will provide an update on NLII activities and solicit member input into future directions.

IMS

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Edward C.T. Walker, Executive Vice President, CS4Ed

Abstract

The IMS Global Learning Consortium has had a very busy year producing new and revised specifications, conducting adoption support activities, and promoting collaboration among organizations developing learning technology and technical interoperability world-wide. This session will review ourcontinuing relationship with the MIT/OKI initiative and new interactions with the Sakai Project and the Sakai Educational Partners Program, as well as activities with groups sponsored by JISC in the UK, DEST in Australia, and Industry Canada in Canada. We will also report on alt-i-lab 2004, an international, multi-sector gathering of consumers, suppliers, and policy makers held in collaboration with the MERLOT project and the Schools Interoperability Framework Consortium, as well as others.

Internet2 and The Quilt

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Laurie L. Burns, Executive Director, Member and Partner Relations, Internet2
• Hudnall R. Croasdale, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Virginia Tech
• Renee Woodten Frost, Director, Technology Transfer and Outreach, Internet2

Abstract

This session will provide an update on the activities of the Internet2 community, including recent developments in national and international networking including optical networking, federated authorization, end-to-end networking performance, videoconferencing services and middleware, as well as network security. It will also cover current Internet2 working group activities and will help attendees understand the implications of these efforts for their campuses.

The Quilt is a consortium of over 20 advanced regional network organizations (mostly GigaPoPs) focused on providing a broad range of advanced networking services to their constituents as well as the national networking community. This session will provide an update on Quilt activities including an overview of all the active projects and interest groups.

NLII Future of Conferences-Right Now

Session Details

Speaker(s)

• Vicki Suter, Director of California Virtual Campus, California Community Colleges, Chancellor's Office

Abstract

Look into the future and follow a series of scenarios describing the experiences of several seasoned conference attendees at the NLII 2005 Annual Meeting, where a virtual conference space extends the conference experience before, during, and after the meeting. The scenarios are based on imaginative and careful use of existing social software and reflect aspects of actual experiments and pilots done by the NLII.