Documents Contributed by ECAR; Strategic Planning, IT; and Accountability

This is the October 2003 ECAR survey instrument used for ECAR Research Study concerning Information Technology Strategic Management in Higher Education.

This roadmap reports the results of a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews of 464 U.S. and 19 Canadian universities to discover how information technology priorities, plans, resources, intentions, and actions are aligned with the broad vision of higher education institutions.

ECAR Roadmaps synthesize important information technology issues and provide recommendations for action in higher education. The content draws from ECAR research studies and case studies.

This summary reports the results of a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews of 464 U.S. and 19 Canadian universities to discover how information technology priorities, plans, resources, intentions, and actions are aligned with the broad vision of higher education institutions.

This study reports the results of a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews of 464 U.S. and 19 Canadian universities to discover how information technology priorities, plans, resources, intentions, and actions are aligned with the broad vision of higher education institutions. The study defines the set of activities that IT practitioners use to achieve alignment to include planning, measurement, communication, and governance. It reviews the academic and professional literature related to organization alignment, reviews findings from practice and case analyses, and ends with a summary of effective practices, lessons learned, and a speculative reflection on future modes of alignment in higher education.

Colleges and universities, as well as IT organizations, are being asked to be accountable for funds and for results. This Research Bulletin explores several types of accountability and how they apply to different environments. Higher education institutions and IT organizations can use this as a foundation to address accountability issues.