Organizational Development

EDUCAUSE announces a new EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) study, Leading the IT Workforce in Higher Education, by Phillip J. Goldstein. This 2008 ECAR research study builds on the work done in 2004 by ECAR in its original study of information technology leadership. The 2008 study addresses the following questions, among others:

This 47 minute podcast features a keynote address from the EDUCAUSE 2008 Enterprise Conference. The speech, "Today's Clash of Cultures on Campuses and the Role IT Needs to Play," is by Morris W. Beverage Jr., President of Lakeland Community College.

Campuses today face a growing number of clashing cultures. Faculty struggle with traditional methods of teaching in an environment where demands for flexibility and convenience are rising. Learners increasingly treat a college degree like a commodity. Battles rage over resource allocation. Politicians are exerting influence on campus operations and outcomes. This session addresses these issues and the role IT departments need to play to help higher education not just survive, but thrive.

This 17 minute podcast features an interview with Ann Hill Duin, Associate Vice President & Deputy CIO at the University of Minnesota. Our conversation was recorded at the CNI 2008 Spring Task Force Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Dr. Ann Hill Duin is Associate Vice President and Deputy CIO at the University of Minnesota where she provides direct oversight of two large units within the Office of Information Technology--Academic & Distributed Computing Services (ADCS) and Networking & Telecommunications Services (NTS). Dr. Hill Duin serves as a catalyst for innovatively leveraging technology to advance and support extraordinary education, breakthrough research, and dynamic public engagement. She provides leadership for establishing a long-term vision and innovative IT strategic plan that is consistent with the mission, vision, and action strategies for the University.   

The 2007 Enterprise Conference—a small, specialized event for leaders and managers of administrative and enterprise IT in higher education—will be held May 23–24, in Chicago, Illinois. View the program and register by April 25 to save money with low, early-bird rates.

The conference will focus on the following topic areas:

• Challenges Where IT Can Make a Difference
• Project and Change Management/Centralized Services
• Security/Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity
• Running the Organization
• Policy and Governance

View the list of speakers, who will address pertinent topics such as data privacy in higher education, the changing role of enterprise systems, federated identity management, assessment and accreditation challenges, and disaster recovery planning in breakout and plenary sessions.

• Enterprise Services and Administrative Systems
• Leadership, Planning, and Organizational Development
• Library and Research Initiatives
• Policy, Regulations, and Security
• Technology for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
• Technology Support
• Corporate and Campus Solutions
  

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