EDUCAUSE | Documents Contributed by ECAR and Information Technology Management and Leadership

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.

Bridging the GAP: Unified Approaches to Governance, Architecture, and Procurement

drupal — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 16:19:19 -0600

Presentation at the December 2005 ECAR Symposium in Carefree, Arizona. This presentation identifies a set of principles covering information technology governance, architecture, and procurement (GAP) and advances the view that these principles could and should be adopted by higher education in order to deliver efficiency and opportunity for higher education IT organizations and reduce the failure of IT projects.

Information Technology Strategic Management in Higher Education

drupal — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 13:21:20 -0500

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

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.

Life with HIPAA: A Primer for Higher Education

drupal — Fri, 28 Mar 2003 11:33:23 -0600

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) includes complex legislation that impacts higher education but was not specifically written with academic institutions in mind. This primer explains the highlights of HIPAA, what it means for higher education, and specific issues that university and college leaders should be considering with respect to the HIPAA statute and HIPAA-related regulations.

Being Prepared for Technology Snow Days

drupal — Mon, 09 Dec 2002 10:56:54 -0600

With increasing use of instructional technology comes the probability that the technology will sometimes fail. Although many policies and procedures exist for more traditional outages (such as campus closures due to severe weather), few institutions have addressed the implications of technology outages. This Research Bulletin addresses this gap by outlining steps that can help campuses prepare for technology disruptions.