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Organizational Updates

Coalition for Networked Information (CNI)

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Room 608

Session Type: Organizational Update

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Abstract

This year, CNI played an essential role in shaping, articulating, and advancing the networked information agenda. Working with partner organizations and our members, we explored issues as diverse as institutional repositories and learning spaces. We are engaged in new work on the cyberinfrastructure needs for scholarship, particularly in regard to data curation and archiving. In this session, open to both members and nonmembers, we will highlight CNI's program and current developments in networked information.

EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI)

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Room 609

Session Type: Organizational Update

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Abstract

The EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative's mission is advancing learning through IT innovation. Learn about ELI's new membership structure, current directions, programs, and products and share your thoughts with us.

IMS Global Learning Consortium Learning Technology Advisory Council

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Room 607

Session Type: Organizational Update

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The IMS Global Learning Consortium is inviting those with a demonstrated track record in leading the deployment of technology to meet strategic learning objectives to participate in the new Learning Technology Advisory Council (LTAC) and the Learning Impact Awards and Recognition program. Come learn about the opportunities to participate in this session.

Internet2

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Room 2B

Session Type: Organizational Update

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With the deployment of the Internet2 Network near complete, the Internet2 community is already leveraging its ability to provide flexible and scalable next-generation services. Internet2 members are also increasingly deploying and using middleware technologies such as Shibboleth and embracing security in a high-performance networking environment. This session will provide an overview of the advanced networking capabilities Internet2 members are leveraging to enable their constituents to conduct research and education in new ways.

The Quilt

Session Details

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
4:55 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.
Room 3B

Session Type: Organizational Update

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This session will discuss the mission, organizational structure, and current activities of the Quilt, a coalition of the major advanced regional R&E network organizations. The Quilt provides a dynamic forum where leaders across the advanced research and education network community build on the intellectual capital and best practices of network service providers worldwide.

This session will feature updates on the Quilt's new organizational structure, our expanded focus on activities to support the regional R&E networking community, our membership support activities, and our recent historic developments and future plans. New programmatic activities, as well as recent and upcoming technical workshops and member meetings, will also be discussed.