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Accessibility of Information Technology

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 17

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Accessibility must be an intrinsic part of all IT assessment, design, and implementation. Moreover, accessibility must encompass all aspects of IT, from applications to hardware and the environments in which IT is used. Institutions require policies and procedures to facilitate these endeavors. This session will discuss how to ensure accessibility.

An Appreciative Approach to Work Redesign

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 19

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

What are our individual strengths? If we had our druthers, what work would we do? What is the organization's overall work? How do these converge? Come learn how to appreciatively maximize your staff's contributions by aligning them to both the necessary work and the work at which they will succeed.

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Beyond What's In It for Me: Sharing Sakai

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 20

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The Appalachian College Association (ACA) LAMP initiative is the sixth-largest production implementation of Sakai in the world, based on user counts on Sakai's Web site. This session will share how a consortium of 36 small, private Appalachian colleges built a successful learning management and collaboration community.

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http://connect.educause.edu/Library/Abstract/BeyondWhatsInItforMeShari/45860

Big Team Planning: Bringing Together Leaders to Produce Results

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 21

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

IT priorities can be effectively linked with "big picture" educational goals by creating effective conferences and planning events. Learn how to create large team planning solutions and align goals for your institution without leaving your people behind.

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For more information, see:

http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/BigTeamPlanningBring/45506

Building Partnerships Inside and Outside the Institution

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 22

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

WebLion is a collaborative partnership to build a content management system designed specifically for the higher education community based on the popular open source Plone platform. Using agile development practices and leveraging social networks has yielded surprising success. Institutions outside Penn State are now clamoring to join in the fun.

Building the Right Project Portfolio for Your Institution

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 23

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

In 2005, Georgia State University implemented a project management office to review the projects being requested of the IT staff and to prioritize and forecast resources needed to complete them. This presentation will offer lessons learned to date.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/BuildingtheRightProj/45504

Campus Perspectives on IT Accessibility

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 24

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Higher education institutions by law must make programs and services accessible to students with disabilities. What does this mean for information technology groups? Representatives from universities will share their accessibility strategies and solutions.

Creating a Shared Vision for Academic Technology

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 25

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Many institutions grapple with the challenge of developing a shared vision for academic technology. Academics may not know what's possible, while technologists may not fully understand the needs of those whom they serve. In this session, we will present a campus-wide participatory process for identifying possible priorities, mutual education, and informed decision making.

Designing and Evaluating Accessible Web 2.0 Applications

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 26

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Web 2.0 applications are becoming widely used in higher education and are posing new accessibility challenges to people with disabilities. This presentation discusses a new generation of tools for designing and evaluating accessible Web applications using the Mozilla/Firefox Accessibility Extension and the Illinois Functional Web Accessibility Evaluator.

Holacracy: A System for Agile Organizational Governance and Steering

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 27

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The Course Development and Web Services unit at the University of Central Florida will share lessons learned from implementing Holacracy, a practical system for achieving agility in all aspects of IT leadership and governance. Holacracy offers an organizational structure and concrete practices that fully embody agile principles.

IT Project Prioritization and Management: A Low-Budget Solution

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 28

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Attendees will learn how Pima Community College organized 260 IT projects, streamlined the process by which projects are submitted, reduced the amount of time that is spent in a reactive mode, improved communications within the IT department, and created a transparent process that keeps clients apprised of IT project status.

No Train, No Gain: Retooling Customer Service Staff into IT Support Professionals

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 29

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Even the most seasoned IT professional needs constant training. How do you instill the love of lifelong learning in nontechnical support staff, at the same time moving them along the continuum toward more confidence and skill in technology support and troubleshooting? Empower them to learn, then teach them to teach other.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/NoTrainNoGainRetooli/45505

Online Assessment Tools: Do They Work for Students with Disabilities?

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 30

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Curriculum, instruction, and pedagogy, when linked with good assessment strategies, provide excellent measures of teaching and learning effectiveness. Technology enables the use of universal design principles to address different learning styles and rates and methods of expression. The session will discuss the importance of accessible design concepts regarding assessment tools and instruments.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/OnlineAssessmentTool/45599

Partnerships: Clients, IT, and Vendors Working Together

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 32

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Today's complex workplace and demanding IT environment mandate that traditional barriers between business units, in-house IT, and vendors be replaced by partnerships working toward common goals. Learn how UC Irvine's Facilities Management and Administrative Computing staff broke down these barriers and partnered with a vendor to build and implement a flexible project management system.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/PartnershipsClientsI/45510

Purdue's Learning Impact Analysis Framework for IT Systems

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 33

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Using Chickering and Gamson's seven principles for good practice in education, Purdue has developed methodologies to assess the learning impact of IT services. We have created a "learning impact profile" of IT systems to guide decision making and evaluate overall health. This presentation will highlight the results of our longitudinal analysis.

Right-Sizing IT Planning: The Same Process for Enterprise and Department

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 34

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Computing Services developed tactical planning in 2004 for the 200-plus staff at the enterprise level. University Libraries adapted the process for their IT group of four, and both groups have used the process for two to three years.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/RightSizingITPlannin/45577

Seeking the Best from a Collaborative ERP Project: Two Universities Explore How to Achieve the Best Fit

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 35

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

This session will discuss how 13 University of North Carolina universities moved from a loose-knit federation informally sharing information, collaborating on IT issues, and planning for IT initiatives into a structured, shared-services alliance. Two very different universities, UNC Asheville and UNC Wilmington, will share their experiences with recent ERP implementations and other administrative IT initiatives.

Software Asset Management

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 36

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Software asset management is a challenge every institution faces. This panel discussion will allow schools to share strategies for license compliance and inventory control.

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For more information, see:

http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/SoftwareAssetManagem/45703

You Have Ideas: IT's Campus Technology Exchange Can Help

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 37

Session Type: Poster Session - Leadership

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Innovation and fiscal responsibility are essential to the life of any modern academic institution. With the establishment of Campus Technology Exchange, Gettysburg College established a way for departments and individuals to share ideas and dreams for technology, develop them, and implement them in an organized, supportive, and fiscally responsible way.

A Survivor Confirmation and Management Services for Disaster Recovery Planning

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 44

Session Type: Poster Session - Networking

Speaker(s)

Abstract

This presentation will describe Nagoya University's Survivor Confirmation and Management Services. Available through the university's portal, the service is intended to confirm who is alive after a major disaster like a large-scale earthquake and manages the data for recovery planning. We will summarize the experiences of our disaster drill conducted in October 2006.

Monitoring Critical Systems

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 45

Session Type: Poster Session - Networking

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The expectations of IT services today are 24 x 7. Knowing as soon as possible when systems are not available is the key to providing high-quality service. Automatic monitoring and staff notification are critical. Learn how University of North Carolina Wilmington implemented multiple monitoring systems to ensure system availability.

The Heat Is On: Facility Challenges Facing IT Organizations

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 46

Session Type: Poster Session - Networking

Speaker(s)

Abstract

To meet the power and cooling demands of modern computing and network equipment, IT organizations will either need to retrofit or relocate their data centers. This session will focus on the project and constraints of retrofitting an operational data center at Louisiana State University and discuss some power and cooling concepts.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/TheHeatIsOnFacilityC/45580

Advancing Digital Self-Defense: Establishing a Culture of Security Awareness at RIT

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 39

Session Type: Poster Session - Security

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Good user awareness is key to good information security practice. Learn how we're working to create security awareness and encourage standards compliance at Rochester Institute of Technology through the strategic implementation of our Digital Self-Defense program's communications and training initiatives.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/AdvancingDigitalSelf/45365

Information Security Planning Considerations for Telecommuting

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 40

Session Type: Poster Session - Security

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Telecommuting is becoming an attractive alternative to expending large amounts of capital dollars for campus infrastructure expansion. What information security considerations must universities take into account when planning for support of telecommuting initiatives? This presentation will outline information security planning considerations that will assist with development of technology support plans.

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Some Frontiers of Security Work

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 41

Session Type: Poster Session - Security

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The higher education community faces increasingly difficult issues of security in a networked world, compounded by the demands of advanced applications. Performance requirements (high bandwidth, end-to-end transparency, new protocols) are essential for the academic mission and innovation, but are not easily accommodated in current approaches to network security. The Salsa group is forging new frontiers to address these issues.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/SomeFrontiersofSecur/45509

The UW's Solution to Guest Wireless Access

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 42

Session Type: Poster Session - Security

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The University of Washington protects its wireless networks via its enterprise credential, the UW NetID. This poster session will explore how the UW uses its UW NetID system to provide short-term credentials to guests such as library patrons and conference attendees for the purpose of wireless network access and other services.

Using Risk Analysis to Design an Online Security Policy Development Exercise

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 43

Session Type: Poster Session - Security

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Risk analysis and security policy development are essential components of an educated approach to security. This session will discuss an online security role-play scenario and policy development exercise designed to include Schneier's five-step risk assessment methodology while developing higher-level cognitive, consensus-building, communication, and decision-making skills.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Cognitive-Based Assessment

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 01

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Recent advances in both technology and cognitive science have given birth to new possibilities for design of diagnostic educational assessment systems effective for measuring student learning. In this session, we will present an innovative assessment design project at Arizona State University that brings cutting-edge test development models to university faculty.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/AMultidisciplinaryAp/45507

A Problem-Based Learning Approach to Information and Communication Technology Literacy

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 02

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The ICT-PBL Literacy Project is a problem-based learning approach to integrating information and communication technology literacy into the curriculum at Purdue University. The instructional modules include access to information technology, problem-solving strategies, and the creation and communication of information within the context of the first-year Composition course.

Collaborative Development of an Open Source Online Student Rating of Instruction System

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 03

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Virginia Tech, Maryland, and Cambridge are collaborating on the development of an open source online student rating of instruction system that will be integrated with Sakai. This presentation will describe the collaborative development partnership, the features and advantages of online student rating systems, and the results of pilot studies.

DiViDU: Learning from Professional Practice Through Online Video

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 04

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The DiViDU video-based learning environment pays systematic attention to theory, peer-learning, and coaching in the workplace. Learning from professional practice forms the basis for competence-based learning and was used with beginning teachers and dentists. A shared knowledge basis is created as students and tutors fill a video repository with clips of their own practice.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/DiViDULearningfromPr/45508

E-Portfolio for Assessment, Student Learning, and Career Development: Open Source Portfolio Applications

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 05

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The Open Source Portfolio (OSP), which began as a student-centered tool promoting student learning and providing opportunities for career development and reflection, also offers features that make it an essential tool for value-added assessment, program improvement, and accreditation. This session will offer perspectives from several campuses concerning these OSP applications.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/EPortfolioforAssessm/45579

Faculty Use of Blackboard Features

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 06

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Recent technical and contract issues prompted Emporia State University to evaluate its relationship with Blackboard, which included an examination of faculty use of Blackboard and the various available tools in Blackboard. Deployment-related issues will be addressed in terms of product support and faculty training.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/FacultyUseofBlackboa/45366

From the Horse's Mouth: Student Views on the Ideal Learning Environment

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 07

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

This presentation will discuss the findings of an analysis of an open-ended question on the ideal learning environment included in a technology survey answered by 9,000 students. A team of researchers used grounded theory to find a description of a learning environment that would be suitable for a majority of those answering the question.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/FromtheHorsesMouthSt/45600

HumaniTech: Bridging Divides, Building Collaborations

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 11

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

HumaniTech links humanities and technology by combining the perspectives and skills of faculty and staff from both humanities and campus-wide resources to work across disciplines and lines that often divide the research university: research/teaching, central/local control, faculty/staff, traditionalists/innovators. HumaniTech focuses on collaboration where IT is essential to these bridge-building efforts rather than a goal in itself.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/HumaniTechBridgingDi/45578

Information Economics and Scholarly Communication as Instructional Strategies for Information Literacy

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 12

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

This session will describe how to use information about the economics of scholarly communication within information literacy instruction and the reactions of differing groups of students. Assessment data and examples of materials that contextualize freely available Web resources and library resources within the flow of scholarly information will be provided.

Measuring Dedicated Student Time in E-Learning Environments

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 13

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

In any educational environment, one key to effectiveness is knowing to what students dedicate their time, by identifying the tasks and actions that make up the process of e-learning. The UOC has developed a tool to measure this time investment, considering the specific characteristics of a virtual university.

Online or Face-to-Face High-Enrollment Introductory Courses: What's the Right Blend?

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 14

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

This session will report on the results of an exploratory study meant to determine students' receptivity to a blended learning environment and its impact on academic performance. Unique was its focus on two sections of a large Introductory Psychology course (n=1,000), whose enrollees were mostly freshmen new to the university environment.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/OnlineorFacetoFaceHi/45581

Securing and Warehousing the Iowa ePortfolio: Servers, Scripts, and Account Management

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 15

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The Iowa ePortfolio project at the University of Iowa spawned recent innovations in Web-based portfolio security and scoring. Directory structures having various security levels permit compliance with federal privacy regulations and options for open ePortfolio access to employers. An online database working alongside ePortfolios was also developed that enables electronic scoring and processing of ePortfolio artifacts.

Technology Training and Tutoring Services to Support Curricular Needs

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 16

Session Type: Poster Session - Teaching and Learning

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Following a student survey conducted in 2003, Western Washington University established a Student Technology Center with the mission to provide academically oriented technology training, tutoring, and multimedia services. This presentation will describe how the center continues to tune its services to best support curricular needs.

A User-Centered Design Process for the Redesign of the Virtual Classroom

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 17

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

This poster will describe the redesign of the virtual classroom using user-centered design, which helps ensure the classroom meets student and faculty needs and expectations. This iterative development process guarantees a smooth university-wide deployment of the new virtual classroom.

Advancing Digital Art Through Cross-Curriculum Learning

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 28

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The Interdisciplinary Learning Community is aimed at broadening our curriculum in communication arts, fine art, and music technology. It establishes a connection for students involved in an incomplete curriculum in media sources and studies through cross-curricular assignments.

Agile: Adopting a New Methodology at HBS

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 25

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

IT at Harvard Business School has a growing portfolio of projects with a fixed capacity of team members who are constantly pulled onto many projects simultaneously, making it difficult to keep up with new demands while maintaining 150 applications. Moving to Agile fixed our ongoing support issues while guiding our organization light-years forward.

Badgers and Beavers and Coho, Oh My! Developing and Deploying Enterprise-Wide Open Source Support Tools

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 26

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Oregon State University (the Beavers) and the University of Wisconsin (the Badgers) developed enterprise-wide support systems using open source tools. Coho, OSU's help desk solution, has been released as an open source application, and demand for UW's KnowledgeBase help desk necessitated a decision regarding licensing options. This session will share perspectives and lessons learned during the development of these applications.

Clicker Pickers: Four Universities' Perspectives on Standardizing on a Classroom Response System

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 27

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Many instructors are adopting clicker technology as a way to engage students during lecture. Usually, students are responsible for the purchase of their clickers. Hear how four universities standardized on a single clicker type, thereby saving students the cost of purchasing multiple products for classes that use clickers.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/ClickerPickersFourUn/45367

Creating an Online Course Development Process

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 29

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Tacoma Community College has created an online course development process. The process is designed to support faculty by providing a clear timeline for course development, a discussion of what kind of training faculty will need to develop and teach online courses, the kind of support faculty will need, and online course development rubrics for quality assurance and peer review.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/CreatinganOnlineCour/45364

Designing an Enterprise-Level Automated Classroom Recording and Podcasting System

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 30

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

McGill University adapted its in-house automated classroom recording system to add podcasting and seamless integration with Blackboard's Vista Enterprise. The system was designed to provide students with opportunities for mobile review. Survey results will be presented to determine if students are as mobile as we think they are.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/DesigninganEnterpris/45368

Getting the Most from Server Virtualization

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 35

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Server virtualization has become a new trend in making efficient use of hardware resources. However, it is often viewed as a large-enterprise solution. Learn how to best take advantage of its features, even in less-expansive IT environments.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/GettingtheMostfromSe/45511

Handheld Learning: Exploring Issues and Ideas Related to Integrating Portable Technology into the Classroom

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 32

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

A growing body of research relates to the effectiveness of handheld devices in the classroom. This session will focus on results from a study at Saint Francis University to find if handhelds can effectively provide multimedia content (videos, pictures, sounds) to enhance the curriculum and increase knowledge retention among students in the classroom.

Integrating Tablet PCs into the Nursing Curriculum for Active Learning

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 33

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

This session will report study results of a two-year project that incorporates Tablet PCs along with innovative software applications into an existing nursing curriculum to promote more active learning experiences for students and equip new graduates with health-technology and health-informatics skills. Lessons learned and findings will be discussed.

Our First Course in Second Life

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 34

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

After delivering graduate courses in an asynchronous, text-based environment for 10 years, education professors at George Fox University are now venturing into the virtual world of Second Life to explore how to set up class in this new territory.

Welcome to the Social: Effective Use of Podcasting for Freshman Classes

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 36

Session Type: Poster Session - Emerging Technologies

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Many of the motivations for podcasting a class take on a different light when dealing with a freshman course at 8:00 a.m. The presentation will highlight a portable and easy-to-use podcasting implementation and address some of the unique challenges of using podcasting for a freshman class.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/WelcometotheSocialEf/45582

A Central Solution for Enabling Online Payments Across the University

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 02

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

WSU has developed a central solution to allow departments to accept online payments from their Web sites without having to accept credit card information. A central payment site allows departmental sites to use the centrally maintained site for payments, while still keeping the look and feel of their own sites.

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/ACentralSolutionforE/45479

Architecture for 24 x 7 Application Delivery: Clustering, Failing Over, Logging, and Beyond

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 03

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Designing and implementing a network, server, and application architecture for 24 x 7 Web application delivery is a must in today's demanding business environment. This presentation will cover the planning, complexities to address, and necessary steps to achieve reliable delivery of campus-wide financial, human resources, and student applications.

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More Information

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http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/Architecturefor24x7A/45459

Banner Client: PayPal Merchant

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 04

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Rose-Hulman is using PayPal to process tuition payments, deposits, fees, donations, and sales. From admissions to alumni transactions, we have found PayPal to be fast, safe, and secure. This presentation will cover the security, operational, and functional issues we faced during our first three years of using PayPal for electronic payment processing and will highlight its integration with SCT Banner.

Content Contentment: A Practical Guide to Content Management

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 05

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The initial impetus for a content management system at Community College of Vermont was to rescue users adrift in a sea of information. A stolen staff laptop quickly refocused the effort on ways to store sensitive data. This session will offer tips for managing information in a secure Web environment.

Dartmouth's ADVIZOR Implementation: From Data to Information to Knowledge to Action

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 06

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Dartmouth College has implemented "data democracy" through the delivery of a rich dashboard as a way for development managers to identify more potential donors, more quickly, more effectively, and more productively. This presentation will describe the processes and software used, demonstrate the application, and offer new insights into the development process.

Designing Campus Systems for Real Users

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 07

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Most campus systems are designed by technology experts with limited understanding of end-user needs. Our portal team included campus constituents experienced in product and graphic design principles, which yielded a new kind of software system that has more in common with iTunes or Amazon than a typical campus system.

Escritorios: A First Approach to Portals and Single Sign-On Solutions

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 08

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

With systems via Web, users have to track links and keep up with changes in URL and authentication schemes. Escritorios is an in-house portal that groups applications according to the user's credentials and manages authentication between services. The process includes auditing Web applications and establishes guidelines for authentication standards.

Extending Legacy Systems with SOA

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 09

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

All too often massive projects to replatform large-scale legacy systems do not meet the immediate needs of the institution. By building a robust service oriented architecture, RIT has leveraged data from multiple platforms to improve the user experience, without waiting for each legacy system to be ported to a new platform.

From Blogs to Brawn: Deploying Flexible Web Applications

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 10

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Using the open source content management platform Drupal, Lafayette College supports two highly flexible and distinctly different online spaces: a departmental Web site full of easily edited and highly searchable documentation, current news, and dynamic RSS feeds, and a campus-wide community space where blogging, photo sharing, podcasting, and class discussions coexist.

GROK: A Virtual World of Help

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 11

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Far from being strangers to the power of search engines and knowledge bases, members of the academy increasingly demand sophistication, depth, breadth, and efficiency in retrieving localized technical support. In response, LSU developed GROK, a knowledge base with a mobile device interface, multimedia features, and a collaborative authoring environment.

Available Resources

More Information

For more information, see:

http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/GROKAVirtualWorldofH/45601

Improving Service Management for Effective IT Governance

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 12

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The University of Sao Paolo structured a set of mechanisms for effective IT governance. This poster will present the strategies and outcomes of our initiatives to manage our complex IT infrastructure and to address the growing needs for quality IT services.

Available Resources

More Information

For more information, see:

http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/ImprovingServiceMana/45480

Integrating Incident and Problem Management with ITIL Methodologies

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 13

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Yale University is implementing two ITIL processes: incident and problem management. This presentation will discuss our incident and problem management design projects, including the maturation of the help desk to an ITIL service desk, the benefits of clearly distinguishing incidents and problems, and measuring process effectiveness.

Available Resources

More Information

For more information, see:

http://connect.educause.edu/Library/Abstract/IntegratingIncidentandPro/45815

It's a New World: A New Way to Look at Desktop Support

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 14

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The desktop support environment has dramatically changed in recent years. This presentation will discuss how Carnegie Mellon has adapted its support program to meet these new challenges by using a proactive work-group approach that leverages new and existing infrastructure.

Making Community Source Software Work: The Open Podcasting Module for Blackboard

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 15

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The Open Podcasting Module represents community source software at work. Requirements to add podcasting capability to Blackboard software were developed collaboratively by more than 20 institutions worldwide. This session will recount how two schools negotiated a win-win contract with a vendor while keeping the end product open source.

Recruiting Faculty Online: From Application to Offer, in a Snap!

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 16

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

UC Irvine's Academic Personnel Systems Recruit tool provides Web-based faculty recruitment processes for the entire campus. Learn how applicants apply completely online and how all applicant documents are made available to faculty search committees, reducing administrative overhead and increasing the ability to attract the best candidates to our campus.

Reusing Knowledge: Everyone's an IT Expert

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 23

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Rose-Hulman uses PayPal for online payment processing, including tuition, deposits, fees, donations, and sales. From admissions to alumni transactions, we have found PayPal to be fast, safe, and secure. This session introduces the security, operational, and functional issues we faced during our first three years of using PayPal and highlights its integration with SunGard Banner.

Tech Around the Clock: Expect the Unexpected with 24 x 7 Operations

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 18

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Universities are seeing an increased demand for 24 x 7 IT operations. Temple University operates in 24-hour mode for both its help desk and student lab services. We've learned that "tech around the clock" does not mean only extra hours; it opens a new set of unexpected challenges and rewards.

Available Resources

More Information

For more information, see:

http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/TechAroundtheClockEx/45512

The Collaborative Web and Students with Disabilities

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 19

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Making collaborative and social computing accessible can be extremely problematic. Federal regulators do not view "cutting edge" as an exemption from providing services to students with disabilities. This presentation will propose a plan for resolving accessibility issues for wikis, podcasts, and blogs. The plan applies to future tools yet to be deployed.

The HSC Portal: Build It Once, Share It Everywhere

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 20

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

How can schools leverage IT expenditures using proprietary portal software? Many desire the support and security it offers, yet seek a way to share resources to get the most from their limited budgets. By joining together to build one affordable, extensible portal solution and then sharing that code, our schools are offering a shared source model.

URinfo: Rebuilding of the University of Rochester Data Warehouse

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 21

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The University of Rochester has embarked on a multiyear project to implement the university's URinfo data warehouse in line with the vision of the data warehouse as the ubiquitous interface for administrative systems reporting and analytics.

Using Open Source to Deliver an Integrated Financial Aid Solution

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 22

Session Type: Poster Session - Enterprise

Speaker(s)

Abstract

RIT's financial aid self-service application uses an open source service oriented architecture to provide students with a view into the financial aid process via the RIT student portal. Learn how open source projects, including the Java/J2EE Spring Framework and XFire SOAP services, support reusable business and data access objects.

Archiving the Institution's Web Site: Whose Job Is It, Anyway?

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 31

Session Type: Poster Session - Information Futures

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Web sites are a critical resource for communicating with our community. Sites are created, evolve, and often disappear when projects end. This session will examine the issues regarding the preservation of our institutional Web site from library and technology perspectives and will propose strategies for maintaining Web site persistence.

Are You Ready for Mobile Learning?

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 41

Session Type: Poster Session - Information Futures

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Frequent use of mobile devices does not mean that students or instructors are ready for mobile learning and teaching. This presentation will offer an overview of potential instructional uses, benefits, challenges, and implications of mobile computing/communication devices on campus.

Winner: 2007 Award for EDUCAUSE Quarterly Contribution of the Year. Award sponsored by SunGard Higher Education, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner.

Connecting Digital Image Systems to Enhance Learning

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 39

Session Type: Poster Session - Information Futures

Speaker(s)

Abstract

This presentation will address the challenge of how to connect a variety of image systems and software tools into a coherent interface for teaching, learning, and research. We will review existing image systems, discuss interoperability issues, and report on a model project to connect the open source Madison Digital Image Database (MDID) system with other systems and tools.

Developing a Campus Copyright Education Program

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 40

Session Type: Poster Session - Information Futures

Speaker(s)

Abstract

Brigham Young University's Copyright Licensing Office is dedicated to promoting copyright education, securing permissions, and increasing legal compliance. This session will cover several tools developed to accomplish these goals, including a university copyright policy, an online tutorial, a resource manual for faculty, a helpful Web site, and databases to process permissions requests.

Available Resources

More Information

For more information, see:

http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/DevelopingaCampusCop/45660

Kicking It Up a Notch: Adding Scholarly Resources to Digital Environments

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 42

Session Type: Poster Session - Information Futures

Speaker(s)

Abstract

This poster session will explore how faculty can add quality content to build online courses to use for student discussions and group projects. Faculty can use subject-specific online database articles, e-journals, e-books, and other tools to update professional knowledge and expand student learning. Copyright solutions will also be discussed.

Maintaining Quality for Video Streaming

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 43

Session Type: Poster Session - Information Futures

Speaker(s)

Abstract

A common belief is that the quality of streaming media is so low that the quality of the original video is unimportant and does not hinder its effectiveness or current and future usability. ResearchChannel has been dealing with streaming video quality for 10 years and will share practical tips for production, digitizing, and streaming.

One Size Does Not Fit All: Digital Collections at the UCF Libraries

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 44

Session Type: Poster Session - Information Futures

Speaker(s)

Abstract

All digital collections are not the same. Image capture, processing, classification, and retrieval depend on many factors. The University of Central Florida Libraries manages multiple digital collections, each a little different from the others. This session will illustrate how these differences drove our decisions, from selecting equipment to metadata schemas, with positive results.

Social Networking Content Software to Promote Content Distribution

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 45

Session Type: Poster Session - Information Futures

Speaker(s)

Abstract

This session will present a social networking content gadget to promote content reuse and distribution in higher education. This SNC gadget automatically creates a social networking group based on the content and produces a ranking of the most highly evaluated content.

Webstroom: the Dutch Streaming Media Community

Session Details

Thursday, October 25, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Ballroom 6E, table 46

Session Type: Poster Session - Information Futures

Speaker(s)

Abstract

The Dutch Webstroom community of experts managed to leverage the uptake of streaming media in the Netherlands. This presentation will share the activities of Webstroom, the lessons learned as the community was formed, and the insight of experts working together in pilot projects and with communities abroad.