August/September 2006
EdTech Focus On Higher Education August/September 2006 The August/September 2006 issue of EdTech: Focus on Higher Education magazine features a cover article on how innovators at Babson College, Dyersburg State Community College and Purdue University are using technology to fulfill their educational and student service missions. It also showcases articles on a group of women IT leaders in Boston who share ideas and advice to improve work performance and job satisfaction; Emilio DiLorenzo, director of infrastructure and technical support services at Rochester Institute of Technology, who is training the next generation of technology leaders; strategies and tips on how institutions can build a viable and visually appealing Web site to inform and engage visitors; and what schools are doing to meet the demands and expectations of the Millennials, the new wave of digital-minded faculty.


Editor's Letter
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Improving the Information-Transfer Process
Educators need to be thoughtful when deploying technology, so they don’t miss opportunities to improve learning and reduce costs.
 
Executive Corner
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Pedagogy & IT Practice
CDW•G’s IT Leadership Awards shine a spotlight on three institutions that are using technology in innovative ways to improve instruction.
 
Viewpoint
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The City of Brotherly Technology
A Philadelphia university’s new technology center is proving very popular with students.
 
Tech Leadership
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Reorganization: A People Issue
Supporting the staff should be at the heart of any reorganization process.
 
Q&A
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The Connected Campus
Emilio DiLorenzo returns to Rochester Institute of Technology to continue a tradition of innovation and to train a new generation of IT leaders.
 
Tech Trends
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Exceeding Expectations
Harper College embraces a 21st century mindset when it comes to technology, creating sophisticated learning centers that help engage students and improve learning.
 
Security Checklist
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Strategy Setting
Want to implement a comprehensive information security plan? Read on for expert advice.
 
Cover Story
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IT Leadership Awards
The recipients of the CDW•G IT Leadership Awards in the Pedagogy & IT Practice category are John Campbell of Purdue University, Stephen Laster of Babson College and Bob Phillips of Dyersburg State Community College.
 
IT Leadership Awards I
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Public Institution
Purdue University’s Software Remote team developed a unique system that empowers students to access applications anytime, from anywhere.
 
IT Leadership Awards II
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Private Institution
Stephen Laster of Babson College helped drive a distance learning initiative that extended and accelerated the learning experience for students, creating more dynamic online course content.
 
IT Leadership Awards III
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Community College
Dyersburg State Community College's Bob Phillips helped develop and implement a Web site that provides a direct link for students to earn college credit or advanced placement.
 
No Girls Allowed
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Women IT leaders can feel isolated, so one group in Boston is banding together for professional networking.
 
Recommended Reading
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Hit the Books
Women IT leaders suggest must-read books on technology, business and leadership.
 
Meet the Millennials
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A new wave of young, tech-smart professors will soon join faculties across the nation. Is your campus ready for them?
 
Web Site Wonders
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A college’s Web site must do more than grab a viewer’s attention with a slick home page. Here are some tips for creating a killer site.
 
Teaching the Faculty
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Instructional technology departments are helping faculty use multimedia technologies to overcome educational challenges.
 
Focus
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Do the Math: E-Procurement Saves Time and Money
E-procurement systems are a boon to colleges that want to simplify their buying and selling process.
 
Best Practices
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Ensuring a Smooth Migration to a New Procurement System
Here’s how to streamline your institution’s information technology procurement process — and deal effectively with the friction points.
 
Metrics
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Includes facts on technology spending by colleges and universities, constituent relationship management systems and IT higher ed leaders’ top 10 issues for 2006.
 
Web Exclusive I
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Growth Game
Managing the storage growth game gets more challenging.
 
Web Exclusive II
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The New Notepad
DePauw University students and staff are reaping the benefits of note-taking software everywhere from classrooms to construction sites.
 

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