E08 Podcast: Organizing IT for Optimal Value: Which IT Governance Structure Is Best for Your Organization?

This forty-six minute podcast features a session from the EDUCAUSE 2008 Annual Conference. The session, "Organizing IT for Optimal Value: Which IT Governance Structure Is Best for Your Organization?," is presented by:

• Frederick Brittain, Director of Information Technology, University of Maine at Farmington
• Nicole Broyles, Director, IT Business Services, University of Houston
• Diane M. Dagefoerde, Director of Technology, Arts & Sciences, The Ohio State University
• Veronica Longenecker, Director of Computing and Support Services, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
• MaryBeth Stuenkel, Manager of Groupware Services, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Many organizations are facing similar pressures to maximize IT investments, mitigate security risks, and align IT planning with organizational strategic initiatives. This session presents a few different approaches to IT governance and their relative strengths and weaknesses. These models will help you consider IT governance strategies that may be a good fit for your organization.