This 2008 ECAR research study builds upon the work done in 2004 by ECAR in its original study of information technology leadership. The 2008 study addresses the following questions:
· How significant a transition in leadership positions are we likely to see in the next few years?
· How confident are IT leaders in their skills, and how effective are their leadership styles?
· How is the position of IT leader viewed by those who might aspire to it?
· Is higher education doing all it can to foster a strong pipeline of future leaders?
· Do changes in the generational composition of the IT workforce present new challenges for leaders?
· How concerned are IT leaders with the prospect of a future shortage of skilled IT workers?
The report is based on a literature review; 3,100 responses to a web-based survey from IT professionals from 965 colleges and universities; 20 interviews with IT professionals including senior-most IT leaders, aspiring CIOs, and women IT leaders; input from two focus groups comprising mid-career IT managers and directors to discuss the future role of the CIO and the decision to aspire to become a CIO; and case studies. It also draws from the findings from the 2004 study to frame areas of inquiry and analysis. A corporate edition is available here.
Citation for this work: Goldstein, Philip J. Leading the IT Workforce in Higher Education (Research Study 7). Boulder, CO: EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research, 2008, available from http://www.educause.edu/ecar.
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