Strategic Planning, IT, Presented at NERCOMP Conferences

Developing a Shared Vision for Academic Technology on Your Campus

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Title:Developing a Shared Vision for Academic Technology on Your Campus (ID: NCP07067)
Author(s):Dr. Braddlee (Simmons College), Gail Matthews-DeNatale (Simmons College), and Robert M. Kuhn (Simmons College)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (03/21/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Many institutions grapple with the challenge of developing a shared vision for academic technology. Academics may not know what's possible, while technologists may not fully understand the needs of those whom they serve. In this session, we present a campus-wide participatory process for identifying possible priorities, mutual education, and informed decision making.
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Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Two Years After Startup

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Title:Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Two Years After Startup (ID: NCP0423)
Author(s):Joanne M. Kossuth (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering) and Pedro Perez (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:In 2001, Olin College presented a session on "If I Could Start from Scratch" at NERCOMP. Now that the campus has been built and is occupied, how do our infrastructure and services design measure up? Are we meeting the service needs of our constituencies? What were the expected and unexpected surprises? Where is Olin now, and where does Olin still need to go?
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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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From Assumptions to Accountability: The Top Ten Issues Raised by IT

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Title:From Assumptions to Accountability: The Top Ten Issues Raised by IT (ID: NCP0119)
Author(s):Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (2001)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:As we enter the new millennium, it is appropriate to review the major events of the past year, the top IT concerns, and the future of information technology. With this historical perspective as background, the presentation will focus on a list of ten IT-related challenges facing higher education. These challenges range from those focused on technology, to accreditation, to how we measure the value of IT.
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If I Could Only Start from Scratch: A Case Study of Infrastructure Design at Olin College

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Title:If I Could Only Start from Scratch: A Case Study of Infrastructure Design at Olin College (ID: NCP0113)
Author(s):Joanne M. Kossuth (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering)
Origin:Presented at NERCOMP Conferences (2001)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:This presentation will demonstrate the methodology used to make decisions on IT infrastructure design given the following goals: a minimum lifespan of 25 years; a technology experience consistent with the expectations for the "Engineering College of the 21st Century"; support for faculty research requirements such as the Sloan Center for Online Education; support for collaborative endeavors that cut across educational, corporate, and international boundaries; and support for student expectations and requirements for academic, community, and social activities.
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