EDUCAUSE Review Articles; Professional Development; and Articles, Papers, and Reports

Conference Connections: Rewiring the Circuit

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Title:Conference Connections: Rewiring the Circuit (ID: ERM0820)
Author(s):George Siemens (University of Manitoba), Peter Tittenberger (University of Manitoba), and Terry Anderson (Athabasca University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (03/14/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Increased openness, two-way dialogue, and blurred distinctions between experts and amateurs have combined with numerous technology tools for dialogue, personal expression, networking, and community formation to “remake” conferences, influencing not only how attendees participate in but also how organizers host conferences today.

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In Service to Higher Education

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Title:In Service to Higher Education (ID: ERM07615)
Author(s):Cynthia Golden (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (10/19/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The author discusses the importance of EDUCAUSE members volunteering their time and service to the profession, that "efforts put forth by volunteers not only benefit the community but also provide rewards to the individual and to his or her institution."

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The Future of F2F

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Title:The Future of F2F (ID: ERM0514)
Author(s):Vicki Suter (EDUCAUSE), Bryan Alexander (National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education (NITLE)), and Pascal Kaplan (iCohere)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

This extended online-only article adds scenarios, digital stories, and links to resources describing in more detail how new social software technologies can support face-to-face experiences such as conferences and meetings.

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Summer Camp—Then and Now

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Title:Summer Camp—Then and Now (ID: ERM04410)
Author(s):Cynthia Golden (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2004)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The author discusses the EDUCAUSE professional development institutes and what they have to offer to those in higher education IT leadership positions.

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The Wise and Trusted Counselor

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Title:The Wise and Trusted Counselor (ID: ERM0225)
Author(s):Cynthia Golden (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2002)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Cynthia Golden, Executive Director of Professional Development at EDUCAUSE, discusses the recent absence of mentors in the IT profession. She encourages others to take on the role of mentor to the next generation of IT professionals.
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The EDUCAUSE Regional Conference Strategy

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Title:The EDUCAUSE Regional Conference Strategy (ID: ERM01612)
Author(s):Brian L. Hawkins (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2001)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Brian L. Hawkins, the President of EDUCAUSE, explains the strategy behind the growing number of EDUCAUSE regional conferences.
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The Frye Leadership Institute: A Unique Opportunity for a Unique Problem

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Title:The Frye Leadership Institute: A Unique Opportunity for a Unique Problem (ID: ERM0066)
Author(s):Deanna B. Marcum (Library of Congress) and Brian L. Hawkins (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2000)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:The Frye Leadership Institute provides continuing education opportunities for individuals who currently hold, or will one day assume, positions that make them responsible for transforming the management of scholarly information in institutions of higher education.
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Looking at Our Professional Field

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Title:Looking at Our Professional Field (ID: ERM001D)
Author(s):Brian L. Hawkins (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2000)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:The current demands for leadership of information resources require that the information resource professional be a generalist, a boundary spanner, a partner in the broad institutional scheme, as well as possess skills from previous phases of the metamorphosis of IT. This article discusses the changing role of the information resource professional, and the importance of a change in mindset with regard to information technology in the mission of higher education.
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Panel on the Future of the Profession

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Title:Panel on the Future of the Profession (ID: ERM001E)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2000)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Linda Fleit, Robert Heterick, Polley Ann McClure, Martin Ringle, and Jane N. Ryland respond to questions regarding the future of the profession.
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