EDUCAUSE | Documents Contributed by ECAR and Organizational Development

Leading the IT Workforce in Higher Education: Survey Instrument

ckeller — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:09:20 -0500

This October 2007 survey is part of a study of leading the information technology (IT) workforce in higher education sponsored by the EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR). Data from this survey will form the basis of a report designed to help universities and colleges position themselves in this important issue. Questions related to IT leadership and the IT workforce loom large among the concerns of higher education's leaders, in part because demographic data predict that there will not be enough skilled workers in the U.S. to meet demand and in part because many senior IT leaders are approaching retirement. As the workforce becomes more mobile and discerning, higher education faces a significantly more competitive environment for IT staff talent. This study will bring the findings of ECAR's 2004 study of IT leadership up to date and will explore new areas including recruitment and motivation of the IT workforce and generational differences in attitudes and expectations among IT professionals.

IT Leadership in Higher Education

drupal — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 13:26:47 -0500

This is the June 2003 ECAR survey instrument used for ECAR Research Study concerning IT Leadership in Higher Education.

Information Technology Leadership in Higher Education: The Condition of the Community Key Findings

drupal — Wed, 30 Jun 2004 18:53:54 -0500

Information Technology Leadership in Higher Education: The Condition of the Community is a summary of the results of a quantitative survey of 1,850 IT leaders and professionals at 765 higher education institutions in the United States and Canada. The study examines the general demographics, job mobility, and leadership styles of these IT leaders and professionals, as well as the characteristics of higher education work environments, the innovation climate in central IT organizations, respondents' perceptions of IT effectiveness at their institutions, and the possible shape of the future of this professional community.

Alignment Based on Strategic Priorities at the University of Delaware

drupal — Mon, 14 Jun 2004 16:27:23 -0500

This case study explores how the University of Delaware has achieved a high degree of alignment between information technology and institution-wide priorities. It describes how an institutional culture based on high morale, strong informal communication channels, trust, and clearly articulated institutional goals fosters a climate conducive to close alignment between IT activities and the academic mission.

A Case of Good Management: IT Alignment at Calvin College

drupal — Mon, 10 May 2004 11:53:58 -0500

This case study explores the information technology vision, processes, plans, and structures that create alignment with institutional goals at Calvin College. Calvin is a comprehensive, liberal arts, Midwest Christian college. It provides an in-depth look at the role of information technology in advancing teaching, learning, scholarship, and the competitive position of the institution.

Using an IT Governance Structure to Achieve Alignment at the University of Cincinnati

drupal — Mon, 10 May 2004 12:19:25 -0500

This case study explores how the University of Cincinnati has developed a governance structure that allows the IT organization to align priorities and function as a cohesive element across the institution. Governance includes participation from all major university constituencies, including members of the president's cabinet. Four working committees represent academic, administrative, and infrastructure IT issues, and an executive IT steering committee ensures the structure's validity and stature. The University of Cincinnati has also developed a sustainable governance process for prioritizing and funding enterprise level campus IT investments in a highly decentralized research university environment.

IT Leadership Development: The University of Kansas Mentoring Program

drupal — Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:37:12 -0500

This research bulletin explores a key finding of the 2004 ECAR study, Information Technology Leadership in Higher Education: The Condition of the Community, that indicates that mentoring makes a difference for successful IT leaders. To gain further perspective on this issue, ECAR conducted a case study of a University of Kansas Information Services mentoring program focused specifically on women in information systems management. This program and the principles that underlie it apply to other institutions of higher education.

Achieving Alignment Through Strategic Information Technology Management at The University of Memphis

drupal — Mon, 05 Apr 2004 11:49:37 -0500

This case study explores the processes and structures put in place by the first chief information officer of The University of Memphis in order to align its information technology organization with institutional goals. It provides an in-depth look at information technology governance, planning, performance management, and metrics as they relate to leading and managing an IT organization.

Reflections on Information Technology Leadership in Higher Education

drupal — Mon, 05 Apr 2004 11:45:20 -0500

In this case study, five experienced chief information officers share their insights about information technology leadership in higher education. They discuss the qualities of a good IT leader, what makes leading IT in higher education special, how to recruit a CIO, the next generation of IT leaders, and the future of technology and the CIO position.

Information Technology Leadership in Higher Education: The Condition of the Community

drupal — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 15:18:07 -0600

Information Technology Leadership in Higher Education: The Condition of the Community reports the results of a quantitative survey of 1,850 IT leaders and professionals at 765 higher education institutions in the United States and Canada. The study examines the general demographics, job mobility, and leadership styles of these IT leaders and professionals, as well as the characteristics of higher education work environments, the innovation climate in central IT organizations, respondents' perceptions of IT effectiveness at their institutions, and the possible shape of the future of this professional community.