EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles and Support Services

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In Plain English, Please: Effective IT Communications

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Title:In Plain English, Please: Effective IT Communications (ID: EQM0827)
Author(s):Lisa Trubitt (University at Albany, SUNY) and Mur Muchane (Davidson College)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (05/05/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Using established practices for good communication eliminates the missteps that hamper the effectiveness of IT messages to the campus community

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An Antidote for the Faculty-IT Divide

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Title:An Antidote for the Faculty-IT Divide (ID: EQM0811)
Author(s):Luke Fernandez (Weber State University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (02/13/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Good relations between IT and faculty can be promoted by understanding and addressing the cultural divides that exist between the administration and faculty.

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Operational Lessons from a Strategic Sourcing Project

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Title:Operational Lessons from a Strategic Sourcing Project (ID: EQM08111)
Author(s):Adam Krob (Tulane University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (02/13/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Tulane University found partnering for help desk support both necessary and satisfactory, with the added benefit of operational lessons learned through the process.

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Maximizing Student Teams to Support IT

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Title:Maximizing Student Teams to Support IT (ID: EQM0747)
Author(s):Lisa Caughron (Illinois Wesleyan University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (11/20/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The TWIST project takes advantage of student teams to enhance, expand, and complement the IT organization.

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Student Workers in Educational Technology Support

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Title:Student Workers in Educational Technology Support (ID: EQM0748)
Author(s):Christoph Meier (University of St. Gallen) and Franziska Zellweger Moser (University of St. Gallen)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (11/20/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

When linking service learning and university development, who benefits and in what ways?

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An Integrated Digital Campus Delivers ROI and VOI

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Title:An Integrated Digital Campus Delivers ROI and VOI (ID: EQM0717)
Author(s):Janice M. Forsstrom (North Shore Community College) and Gary W. Ham (North Shore Community College)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Integrating our digital campus brought together services, processes, and the campus community while delivering substantial returns and value on our investment.

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Design and Implementation of Web-Enabled Teaching Tools; Innovation in Student Services: Planning for Models Blending High Touch/High Tech - Book Reviews

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Title:Design and Implementation of Web-Enabled Teaching Tools; Innovation in Student Services: Planning for Models Blending High Touch/High Tech - Book Reviews (ID: EQM032B)
Author(s):Norman Coombs and Peter B. DeBlois (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (2003)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Norman Coombs reviews Design and Implementation of Web-Enabled Teaching Tools, a book which he notes is the first one to specifically address the accessible Web tools that are necessary for online learning. Peter DeBlois reviews Innovation in Student Services: Planning for Models Blending High Touch/High Tech, whose main strength is in the models that the authors provide regarding the transformation of services that technology supports.
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Autonomously Organized and Funded IT Groups

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Title:Autonomously Organized and Funded IT Groups (ID: EQM0418)
Author(s):Bruce Nichol (Rice University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (2004)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

A look at several peer universities helped solidify ideas for organizational and funding changes to support academic research at Rice University.

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Bring in the Geeks

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Title:Bring in the Geeks (ID: EQM0332)
Author(s):Peter Schilling (Amherst College)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (2003)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Letting the digerati onto campus to work with faculty and students will help the university become relevant.
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Organizing Information Professionals on Campus

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Title:Organizing Information Professionals on Campus (ID: EQM0247)
Author(s):Fredrick Miller (Illinois Wesleyan University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Quarterly Articles (2002)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:The Information Resources Model serves as a framework for an institution's information resources.
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