Policy and Law, Presented at Policy Conferences
Critical Infrastructure Protection and Higher Education
| Title: | Critical Infrastructure Protection and Higher Education (ID: POL0503) | | Author(s): | Dave Crafton, Kristine A. Hafner (University of California Office of the President), and Rodney J. Nydam (George Mason University) | | Origin: | Presented at Policy Conferences (04/07/2005) | | Type: | Presentations/Speeches | | Abstract: | Colleges and universities are not listed among the 13 critical infrastructures identified in Presidential Decision Directive 7, yet institutions of higher education often depend on or operate portions of the infrastructure that are important to the economy and overall security of the nation. Additionally, campuses typically operate as small towns or are located in areas of the country that are considered high-risk targets for natural disasters or terrorist attacks. This panel discussion will describe national policy initiatives to protect the nation's critical infrastructures, as well as regional and local coordination efforts. Panelists will also explore the interactions between the federal government, state government, private sector, and institutions of higher education. | | View this resource: | |
Implementing New Laws: Meeting Expectations with Available Knowledge and Resources
| Title: | Implementing New Laws: Meeting Expectations with Available Knowledge and Resources (ID: NTW0302) | | Author(s): | Tracy Mitrano (Cornell University), Margaret O'Donnell (The Catholic University of America), and Beth Sandore (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) | | Origin: | Presented at Policy Conferences (2003) | | Type: | Presentations/Speeches | | Abstract: | After Congress and the state legislatures pass new laws, the real work begins for colleges and universities. The TEACH Act, SEVIS, HIPAA, and yet unforeseen IT-related laws will test the human, legal, and technical resources of institutions of higher education. What lessons have we learned so far? Hear from speakers about their attempts to adhere to new federal mandates, including those related to technology and policy, and learn effective ways to communicate concerns and ideas to federal policymakers when faced with similar challenges in the future. | | View this resource: | |
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