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Conference Connections: Rewiring the Circuit

elilly — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:37:46 -0600

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.

In Service to Higher Education

ckeller — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:27:35 -0500

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."

The Future of F2F

drupal — Mon, 03 Jan 2005 10:40:06 -0600

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.

Summer Camp—Then and Now

drupal — Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:36:41 -0500

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

The Wise and Trusted Counselor

drupal — Fri, 15 Mar 2002 14:10:47 -0600

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.

The EDUCAUSE Regional Conference Strategy

drupal — Thu, 18 Oct 2001 15:50:32 -0500

Brian L. Hawkins, the President of EDUCAUSE, explains the strategy behind the growing number of EDUCAUSE regional conferences.

The Frye Leadership Institute: A Unique Opportunity for a Unique Problem

drupal — Wed, 18 Oct 2000 09:03:35 -0500

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.

Looking at Our Professional Field

drupal — Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:44:53 -0600

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.

Panel on the Future of the Profession

drupal — Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:46:08 -0600

Linda Fleit, Robert Heterick, Polley Ann McClure, Martin Ringle, and Jane N. Ryland respond to questions regarding the future of the profession.