NERCOMP 2011 Annual Conference

Developing Our Strengths, Leveraging Our Talents, Inspiring Our Campuses

Discover presentations and
recordings from the conference.

The NERCOMP Annual Conference, March 28–30, 2011, in Providence, Rhode Island was a dynamic event. Whether your focus is administrative services, data and information resources, teaching and learning, research computing, technology infrastructure, or leadership, you would have benefited from attending the annual NERCOMP conference. Here, participants:

Connected with innovators and forward thinkers and learn about current and emerging best practices in higher education information services.
Collaborated with others in positions similar to yours to exchange experiences and explore ways to tackle common challenges.
Contributed their uncommon thinking for the common good in numerous discussion sessions and networking venues.

As we continue to face times of constrained resources, it is even more important for our institutions to focus on developing the strengths and leveraging the talents of our faculty and staff. This year's conference, "Developing Our Strengths, Leveraging Our Talents, Inspiring Our Campuses," explored how our roles across the institution enable innovation as higher education paradigms shift significantly and as we are required to provide ever-increasing portfolios of service during difficult economic times. What is the perception of the evolving role of IT and the IT organization on our campuses: Commodity service provider? Strategic partner in academic and administrative planning and leadership? Or a balance of the two? How can emerging technology opportunities and organizational capabilities inspire meaningful changes to the way our schools deliver on their core missions?

The Rhode Island Convention Center and Westin hotel are centrally located in the historic downtown district of Providence and just a short walk from a variety of local attractions and restaurants.

Program

Preconference seminars were held Monday, March 28, with the full conference program March 29–30, 2011. The program followed these key topic areas:

NEW! Senior Leadership Forum, Monday, March 28, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Join senior IT and library leaders from the Northeast region on the afternoon of March 28, 2011, just prior to the NERCOMP Annual Conference. The meeting will be held in the Rhode Island Convention Center. Please pick up your name badge at the EDUCAUSE registration desk located in the Ballroom Foyer, on the fifth floor of the convention center, before the meeting begins.

This event is designed to foster collaboration and share ideas among senior IT and library leaders in the region. The program will include a mix of presentations and facilitated discussion around strategies for addressing some of the issues facing our institutions, with emphasis on the visions and changing roles of senior IT and library leaders as higher education evolves in the 21st century. (Please note: A separate registration and fee are required.)

General Session Speakers

Lois Brooks

Vice Provost
Oregon State University

Tuesday, March 29
Meeting the Challenge: The 21st-Century IT Organization

Sponsored by SunGard Higher Education, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner

Clifford Lynch

Executive Director
Coalition for Networked Information

Wednesday, March 30
Information Technology as a Strategic Campus Resource

Sponsored by Oracle, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner

Tips for Making the Most of the Conference

Please visit the tips page for ideas on making the most of your conference experience, such as networking opportunities, events to attend, and articles to read.

Program Committee

2011 NERCOMP Annual Conference Program Committee members.

NC11 Events NERCOMP 2011 Proceedings Program Exhibit Hall Social Media Registration Corporate Participation Hotel & Travel Speaker Information Contact Us Thanks to our sponsors PLATINUM Partner PLATINUM Partner PLATINUM Partner GOLD Partner GOLD Partner BRONZE Partner		NERCOMP 2011 NERCOMP 2011 Annual Conference Developing Our Strengths, Leveraging Our Talents, Inspiring Our Campuses Proceedings Available: Discover presentations and recordings from the conference. The NERCOMP Annual Conference, March 28–30, 2011, in Providence, Rhode Island was a dynamic event. Whether your focus is administrative services, data and information resources, teaching and learning, research computing, technology infrastructure, or leadership, you would have benefited from attending the annual NERCOMP conference. Here, participants: Connected with innovators and forward thinkers and learn about current and emerging best practices in higher education information services. Collaborated with others in positions similar to yours to exchange experiences and explore ways to tackle common challenges. Contributed their uncommon thinking for the common good in numerous discussion sessions and networking venues. As we continue to face times of constrained resources, it is even more important for our institutions to focus on developing the strengths and leveraging the talents of our faculty and staff. This year's conference, "Developing Our Strengths, Leveraging Our Talents, Inspiring Our Campuses," explored how our roles across the institution enable innovation as higher education paradigms shift significantly and as we are required to provide ever-increasing portfolios of service during difficult economic times. What is the perception of the evolving role of IT and the IT organization on our campuses: Commodity service provider? Strategic partner in academic and administrative planning and leadership? Or a balance of the two? How can emerging technology opportunities and organizational capabilities inspire meaningful changes to the way our schools deliver on their core missions? The Rhode Island Convention Center and Westin hotel are centrally located in the historic downtown district of Providence and just a short walk from a variety of local attractions and restaurants. Program Preconference seminars were held Monday, March 28, with the full conference program March 29–30, 2011. The program followed these key topic areas: Enterprise Computing Services: Grounded by Reality, Staring at Clouds IT Support Services: Models and Practices Leadership and Organizational Development Libraries and Scholarship in the 21st Century Policy, Regulations, and Security Teaching and Learning Corporate and Campus Solutions NEW! Senior Leadership Forum, Monday, March 28, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join senior IT and library leaders from the Northeast region on the afternoon of March 28, 2011, just prior to the NERCOMP Annual Conference. The meeting will be held in the Rhode Island Convention Center. Please pick up your name badge at the EDUCAUSE registration desk located in the Ballroom Foyer, on the fifth floor of the convention center, before the meeting begins. This event is designed to foster collaboration and share ideas among senior IT and library leaders in the region. The program will include a mix of presentations and facilitated discussion around strategies for addressing some of the issues facing our institutions, with emphasis on the visions and changing roles of senior IT and library leaders as higher education evolves in the 21st century. (Please note: A separate registration and fee are required.) General Session Speakers Lois Brooks Vice Provost Oregon State University Tuesday, March 29 Meeting the Challenge: The 21st-Century IT Organization Sponsored by SunGard Higher Education, An EDUCAUSE Platinum Partner Clifford Lynch Executive Director Coalition for Networked Information Wednesday, March 30 Information Technology as a Strategic Campus Resource Sponsored by Oracle, An EDUCAUSE Gold Partner Tips for Making the Most of the Conference Please visit the tips page for ideas on making the most of your conference experience, such as networking opportunities, events to attend, and articles to read. Program Committee 2011 NERCOMP Annual Conference Program Committee members.
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