IT Funding, Presented at NERCOMP Conferences

Leveraging Technology Investment: Making It Happen

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Title:Leveraging Technology Investment: Making It Happen (ID: NCP0325)
Author(s):Michael Chmura (University of Massachusetts Central Office), Hugh Friel (University of Massachusetts Central Office), Richard Newton (University of Massachusetts Central Office), and Dennis G. Ravenelle (University of Massachusetts Central Office)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The Massachusetts Turnpike Authority provided the fiber strands, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts provided the IT bond funding, and the University of Massachusetts implemented the technology to build a statewide network for public use. This presentation updates the audience on how the University of Massachusetts is leveraging this technology investment to meet the needs of higher education, public libraries, K-12 school districts, and state agencies. It highlights the delivery of Internet, video, hosting, and transport services delivered over the MITI (Massachusetts Information Turnpike Initiative) backbone network. The presentation also examines opportunities for leveraging this technology investment to share the costs of new ERP applications and disaster-recovery solutions.
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The Teaching with Technology Fund: A University-Wide Educational Technology Initiative

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Title:The Teaching with Technology Fund: A University-Wide Educational Technology Initiative (ID: NCP0215)
Author(s):Deanna Brown-Aho (Northeastern University), Cathy McCarron (Northeastern University), and Alicia K. Russell (Northeastern University)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (2002)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Northeastern University established the Teaching with Technology Fund to provide support to faculty teams proposing effective strategies for incorporating learning-related technology into curricula. This session will outline how to form a university-wide educational technology program and will describe The Hybrid Writing Project, a scaleable initiative that attracted private funding totaling over $300,000.
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Funding Strategic Initiatives in Academic Technology: A Process for Identifying and Categorizing IT Needs Campus-Wide

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Title:Funding Strategic Initiatives in Academic Technology: A Process for Identifying and Categorizing IT Needs Campus-Wide (ID: NCP0209)
Author(s):Diane Tebbetts (University of New Hampshire) and Terri Winters (University of New Hampshire)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (2002)
Type:Surveys
Abstract:This presentation describes the initial phases of developing a process to identify and catalog IT initiatives for academic technology campus-wide to help UNH senior leadership set priorities, understand aggregate funding needs, and target appropriate funding streams. We will discuss the survey instrument, communication strategy, and the preliminary results of the survey.
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