Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences and Project Management

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Building the Right Project Portfolio for Your Institution

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Title:Building the Right Project Portfolio for Your Institution (ID: EDU07081)
Author(s):Randall Alberts (Georgia State University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

In 2005, Georgia State University implemented a project management office to review the projects being requested of the IT staff and to prioritize and forecast resources needed to complete them. This presentation will offer lessons learned to date.

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IT Project Management Methodology: How Much Is Too Much? It Depends!

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Title:IT Project Management Methodology: How Much Is Too Much? It Depends! (ID: EDU07234)
Author(s):David B. Allen (University of Rochester), John Barden (University of Rochester), and Doug Ryan (University of Rochester)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

With focus from leadership and commitment across IT, the University of Rochester has developed and implemented a flexible project management strategy. It helps align projects into manageable programs that support the university's strategic mission. This presentation will highlight the development process, challenges, and implementation of a successful project management methodology.

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Project Prioritization Score Sheet: Aligning IT Activities with Client Priorities

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Title:Project Prioritization Score Sheet: Aligning IT Activities with Client Priorities (ID: EDU07325)
Author(s):David Blum (Zane State College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

Zane State College has implemented a project prioritization model for aligning limited IT resources and funding with institutional goals and objectives and client priorities. This presentation will describe the process and the project prioritization score sheet used to determine priority based on a holistic assessment of standard, client-focused impact criteria.

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Project Management

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Title:Project Management (ID: EDU07025)
Author(s):Deborah A. Lauriano (University of California, Davis)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

This meeting will discuss issues technical project managers face in higher education. Participant-driven discussions may include identifying best practices and tools, promoting a project management culture within IT organizations, managing cross-functional groups, training project managers, developing strategies for terminating failing projects, and meeting client expectations.

 

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Engaging Executives in Technology Portfolios

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Title:Engaging Executives in Technology Portfolios (ID: EDU07275)
Author(s):James W. Trietsch (Abilene Christian University) and Kevin Roberts (Abilene Christian University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

At EDUCAUSE 2003, ACU presented a session dealing with the difficulties of implementing a programming prioritization process and the benefits of doing so. Since that time, we have continued to keep our President's Cabinet engaged, but in much different ways than when we began. We will discuss where we started and how the process has evolved.

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Wiki and Project Management

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Title:Wiki and Project Management (ID: EDU07310)
Author(s):Geoffrey Corb (The Johns Hopkins University) and Stephen Hellen (The Johns Hopkins University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

This session will introduce wiki concepts and explore their use in project management and in supporting IT systems in higher education. JHU's implementation of a new student information system extensively uses an enterprise wiki, which will be highlighted, along with use cases, examples, and lessons learned.

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Developing Collaborative Project Managers in IT

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Title:Developing Collaborative Project Managers in IT (ID: EDU06228)
Author(s):Jane Bachand (University of Connecticut), Amy Baker (West Virginia University), Pamela Heath-Johnston (West Virginia University), and Deborah A. Lauriano (University of California, Davis)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/10/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Hosted by UConn's IT PM Office and at least one other institution, we will share how to develop collaborative IT project managers. We will focus on changing from a traditional organization of technical project managers to an organization with well-rounded project managers who have additional leadership, administrative, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
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ITIL in the Real World: NYU Leverages ITIL Best Practices to Enhance IT Organizational Processes

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Title:ITIL in the Real World: NYU Leverages ITIL Best Practices to Enhance IT Organizational Processes (ID: EDU06262)
Author(s):R. Ben Maddox (New York University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/11/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Underdefined IT processes may compromise product development, service delivery, organizational agility, and efficiency. Without well-developed IT processes, service partners may find it difficult to prioritize, plan, manage, and deliver services effectively. The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) offers a broad-reaching and sophisticated framework for best practices for technology organizations.
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Project Portfolio Management: Prioritization to Implementation Tools for Success

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Title:Project Portfolio Management: Prioritization to Implementation Tools for Success (ID: EDU06072)
Author(s):Joanne Hallisey (MIT), Laxmi Rao (MIT), and Steven Winig (MIT)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/10/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:MIT launched a portfolio selection and project management methodology that addresses the full life cycle of a project from inception through implementation. This poster session will present data from our administrative computing portfolio evaluation and selection process and will also share information about the central IT project management methodology.
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Developing Effective Production Turnover Procedures

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Title:Developing Effective Production Turnover Procedures (ID: EDU05040)
Author(s):Elaine David (University of Connecticut) and Pamela Heath-Johnston (University of Connecticut)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/19/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The University of Connecticut Information Technology Services department has implemented new production turnover procedures in the areas of testing, notification, documentation, and support. This presentation will discuss the new procedures, the process used in developing these procedures, their implementation, and the metrics used in evaluating their effectiveness.
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