EDUCAUSE | EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles and Professional Development

A Learning Opportunity for Staff: Simulating an IT Department Review

ckeller — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:39:46 -0600

Simulating an external department review at the imaginary Highhopes College gave IT staff at Skidmore College a very real opportunity for professional development.

Tailoring Professional Development for IT Staff

ckeller — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:22:29 -0500

When it comes to professional development, one size doesn’t fit all—a broad range of professional development activities better serves the institution.

Mentoring: A Learning Collaboration

drupal — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 10:00:14 -0600

A review of current thinking on mentoring reveals a shift in responsibility to mentees to determine their developmental needs.

Professional Development for Aspiring CIOs

drupal — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 12:01:47 -0500

Constant change in higher education means that those aspiring to the CIO role must explore new avenues of flexibility and involvement to prepare for the future.

Case Studies on Information Technology in Higher Education: Implications for Policy and Practice; Creating High Performance Software Development Teams - Book Reviews

drupal — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:25:25 -0500

Case Studies on Information Technology in Higher Education: Implications for Policy and Practice, reviewed by Paul Morris, focuses on the policy and people aspects of the integration of IT into higher education, rather than on specific technologies. Creating High Performance Software Development Teams, reviewed by Kevin Shalla, is a concise guide for software development managers, particularly those new to the profession, on the essential skills and requirements for the field.

Professional Development for IT Leaders

drupal — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 14:25:07 -0600

The aging of the current generation of IT leaders adds urgency to the professional development of future IT leaders from among the next generation

What Should You Do?

drupal — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:53:00 -0600

Technology managers must determine their ultimate career goals before deciding whether to pursue technical certifications or higher education degrees

What’s Next After You Say Hello: First Steps in Mentoring

drupal — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 16:04:07 -0500

A co-mentoring relationship with mutuality and clear goals benefits both those involved.

“At Least One” Way to Add Value to Conferences

drupal — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:25:28 -0500

Get more from attending a conference by stretching your personal and professional boundaries and following the "at least one" approach to attendance.

Talking with the Press

drupal — Wed, 21 Apr 2004 13:02:58 -0500

To improve your institution's news coverage, you can become a first-rate, professional news source.