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BlogsBlogs are a great way to expand your professional persona, share your experience at events, and publish ideas. Our blogs provide an easy way to participate in the higher-education IT community. Log in today and get started!  This content has been flagged for reviewCreated by Thomas L. Vaultonburg (Zombie Logic Press) on February 8, 2012
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DC News: Cal State Long Beach's Mark Turner Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee About Accessible Technologies on 2-7-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on February 7, 2012
U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee February 7, 2012 @ 2:30 pm EST in G-50 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Full committee hearing on "The Promise of Accessible Technology: Challenges and Opportunities," focusing on accessible technology's role in educating students with disabilities. WITNESSES: Eve Hill, Senior Counselor to the Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Mark Riccobono, Executive Director of the Jernigan Institute, National Federation of the Blind, Baltimore, Md. John Quick, Superintendent of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, Columbus, Ind. Mark Turner, Director of the Center for Accessible Media, Accessible Technology Initiative, California State University, Long Beach, Calif.
Common Education Data Standards, Version 2 (CEDS 2) ReleasedCreated by Jarret Cummings (EDUCAUSE) on February 6, 2012
Last week, the State Higher Education Executives Officers (SHEEO) association announced the release of Common Education Data Standards, Version 2 (CEDS 2) in conjunction with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and other partner organizations. The timing of the announcement coincided with the launch of a new CEDS website, which provides access to the standards as well as related information and resources.
Cybersecurity Legislation Advances in the HouseCreated by Rodney Petersen (EDUCAUSE) on February 6, 2012
At a time when the threat of cyberattacks has been a frequent focus of media coverage (see CBS News Report, “FBI: Cyber threat might surpass terror threat,” and USA Today report, “Cyberattacks likely to escalate this year”), the leaders of the Senate, House of Representatives, and President Obama have pledged to pass cybersecurity legislation this year. A subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee took the latest step in that direction last week when it passed H.R.
Provide Input on Proposed Federal "College Scorecard"Created by Jarret Cummings (EDUCAUSE) on February 6, 2012
In the “Blueprint for College Affordability” released with the 2012 State of the Union address, the Obama Administration proposed establishing “a College Scorecard for all degree-granting institutions” which would present key information on “college costs, graduation rates, and potential earnings” in a way that would help “students and families choose a college that is well suited to their needs, priced affordably and consistent with their career and educational goals.” The White House has now requested public input on a draft scorecard
Congressional E-Learning Caucus Taking ShapeCreated by Jarret Cummings (EDUCAUSE) on February 6, 2012
Last October, U.S. Representatives Kristi Noem (R-SD) and Jared Polis (D-CO) announced the formation of the Congressional E-Learning Caucus. This body is intended to serve as a community within the U.S. House of Representatives interested in better understanding and advancing federal policy in relation to e-learning; collectively, the caucus would also stand as a knowledge resource on e-learning for the House as a whole. EDUCAUSE recently joined with a number of other educational associations and organizations to meet with Reps. Noem and Polis’s lead staffers for the caucus to discuss the range of issues it might consider addressing in its initial agenda, as well as the status of efforts to recruit additional caucus members.
NSTIC Unveils $10 Million Program for Online Identity Pilot ProgramsCreated by Rodney Petersen (EDUCAUSE) on February 6, 2012
The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) took a big step forward to gain confidence that there is more than just talk to the strategy by announcing a new Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) for pilot programs to support the NSTIC. The NSTIC vision is for individuals and organizations to have secure, efficient, easy-to-use and interoperable identity solutions to access online services in a manner that promotes confidence, privacy, choice and innovation. According to the announcement:
DC News: U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Cybersecurity Set for 2-8-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on February 3, 2012
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology holds a hearing on Feb. 8, 2012, at 9:30 am titled, “Cybersecurity: Threats to Communications Networks and Private-Sector Responses.” http://energycommerce.house.gov/hearings/hearingdetail.aspx?NewsID=9250
Obama and Higher Ed. Affordability, Accountability, and TechnologyCreated by Jarret Cummings (EDUCAUSE) on February 2, 2012
The recent 2012 State of the Union address has received a great deal of attention for its emphasis on improving college affordability and holding colleges and universities accountable for contributing directly to that effort. However, to get the administration’s vision for the role of technology in addressing the affordability challenge, we need to look at an array of policies and proposals put forward over the last couple of years.
DC News: EDUCAUSE's Petersen Moderates Webinar on 2-8-12 - Policy and Privacy Considerations for Identity and Access Management in a Federated WorldCreated by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on February 2, 2012
Abstract: The institutional processes for supporting campus identity management initiatives are fraught with policy challenges, including privacy considerations. The legal and policy concerns intensify under a model of federated identity management where the Personally Identifiable Information collected and managed by a campus is shared as "attributes" with service providers outside the campus. And new concerns arise as U.S. campuses extend their collaborations and resources internationally, and need to be responsive to these international partners. This webinar will discuss the privacy benefits of federations, explore the emerging policy questions, and identity international efforts to find workable solutions. Speakers: Steven Carmody, IT Architect, Brown University Ken Klingenstein, Director, Middleware and Security, Internet2 Moderator:
DC News: U.S. Education Secretary and FCC Chairman Unveil New "Digital Textbook Playbook," A Roadmap for Educators to Accelerate the Transition to Digital TextbooksCreated by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on February 2, 2012
While the focus here is on K-12 school systems, Higher Ed would be wise to take note of this new federal program regarding digital textbooks: FCC Chairman Genachowski's Remarks: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0201/DOC-312248A1.pdf FCC Fact Sheet: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0201/DOC-312244A1.pdf FCC Digital Textbook Playbook: http://transition.fcc.gov/files/Digital_Textbook_Playbook.pdf Digital Textbook Playbook Homepage: http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/digital-textbook-playbook
Where Do You Want To Be in Five Years?Created by Adriane Ciavonne (EDUCAUSE) on February 2, 2012
“This is as important a time as there has ever been for the CIO to have a seat at the table with the president or provost of an institution. It is also a key time for the IT organization to be seen as a partner. It is absolutely essential for the IT organization to run first-class, cost-effective, efficient services to support the institutional missions… The IT organization can help the college or university balance centralization and commoditization, address funding challenges, and preserve knowledge.”
DC News: Senate HELP Committee - Hearing on Innovations in College Affordability on 2-2-12 at 10:20 am EST (Witness List and Webcast Info)Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on February 2, 2012
Senate HELP Committee Hearing on "Innovations in College Affordability" on Feb. 2, 2012, at 10:20 am EST: WITNESSES: Education Undersecretary Martha Kanter; Kevin Carey, Education Policy Director for Education Sector; Charlie Earl, Executive Director of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Olympia, Wash.; Robert Mendenhall, President of the Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Carol Quillen, President of Davidson College, Davidson, N.C. LOCATION: 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. Webcast: http://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/hearing/?id=a3f52183-5056-9502-5de6-a9c486cfa17d
February 8 IAM Online: Policy & Privacy Considerations in a Federated WorldCreated by Valerie Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on February 1, 2012
Tune in to the next IAM Online, which will take place Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 3 p.m. EST, to learn more about "Policy and Privacy Considerations for Identity and Access Management in a Federated World" with speakers Steven Carmody (Brown University) and Ken Klingenstein (Internet2). Rodney Petersen (EDUCAUSE) will moderate this discussion. For more details, or to access archived sessions, visit http://www.incommon.org/iamonline.
ELI Releases New White Paper on Analytics in Higher EducationCreated by Peggy Kurkowski (EDUCAUSE) on February 1, 2012
Core Data Service Annual ReportCreated by Ashlan Sarff (EDUCAUSE) on January 31, 2012
The 2011 Core Data Service (CDS) Annual Report is now available. The report provides in-depth analysis of the survey responses from more than 800 institutions. The authors have linked together multiple data elements to provide both interesting and actionable findings. In some cases, they've also extrapolated from the data to suggest trends; such detours are clearly marked in new "connecting the dots" highlights. February 9 CDS Webinar Tutorial: Analyzing Your DataLeah Lang, EDUCAUSE senior IT metrics and benchmarking analyst, and Pam Arroway, EDUCAUSE senior statistician, will guide you through tips and tools for analyzing your data during this webinar on February 9 at 2:00 p.m. ET (UTC-5). +Add to Calendar
What Should We Learn from Megaupload?Created by Gregory Jackson (EDUCAUSE) on January 31, 2012
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EDUCAUSE Review Announces New Department Editors for 2012Created by Adriane Ciavonne (EDUCAUSE) on January 31, 2012
EDUCAUSE Review, the association's award-winning magazine for the higher education information technology community, has named three new department editors for one-year appointments. Read more in the press release.
DC News: FCC Meeting on 2-10-12 Focuses on Next-Gen 911 Access for Persons w/ DisabilitiesCreated by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on January 31, 2012
The FCC Emergency Access Advisory Committee, an advisory committee required by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, will meet at Commission headquarters, 445 12th St., SW., Commission Meeting Room, Washington, D.C. on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST). All meetings are open to the public. It is expected that the February meeting will review achievements from 2011 and consider plans for activities for 2012 related to Next Generation 9-1-1 Access for Persons with Disabilities. Source: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0126/DA-12-93A1.pdf
Office of Science and Technology Policy Comments Available on Federally Funded Scientific Research ResultsCreated by Joan Cheverie (EDUCAUSE) on January 30, 2012
In November 2011 ,the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued two calls for public comment—one on Public Access to Peer-Reviewed Scholarly Publications Resulting From Federally Funded Research and the other on Public Access to Digital Data Resulting From Federally Funded Scientific Research (See November blog for background information.). Today, January 30, 2012, OSTP is making available all of the comments it received.
DC News: Senate Judiciary Privacy Panel to Update Video Privacy Protection Act (Pub.L. 100-618) on 1-31-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on January 30, 2012
A U.S. Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing will explore “The Video Privacy Protection Act: Protecting Viewer Privacy in the 21st Century.” William McGeveran, Professor - University of Minnesota Law School, will serve as a panelist at the hearing. Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law DATE: January 31, 2012 TIME: 10:00 am ROOM: Dirksen 226 For details and webcast information, see: http://www.judiciary.senate.gov/hearings/hearing.cfm?id=f14e6e2889a80b6b53be6d4e412d460f
DC News: Harvard Law's Benkler Discusses Spectrum Auctions and Super Wi-Fi in DC on 1-31-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on January 30, 2012
The New America Foundation and The Wireless Innovation Alliance host a breakfast briefing on Spectrum Auctions and Super Wi-Fi. Tuesday, January 31, 2012: 10:00am - 11:30am Senate Russell Building Room 253 (Commerce Committee Hearing Room) Washington, DC Yochai Benkler, the Berkman Professor of Entrepreneurial Legal Studies at Harvard Law School, serves as an expert panelist for this event. Source: http://newamerica.net/events/2012/spectrum_auctions_super_wi_fi
DC News: House Homeland Security Panel on Cybersecurity to Markup Rep. Dan Lungren's PRECISE Act (H.R. 3674) on 2-1-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on January 30, 2012
For details and access to the live video feed, see: http://homeland.house.gov/markup/subcommittee-markup-hr-3674
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DC News: Univ of Mich Rep Serves as Panelist at Feb. 1, 2012 FCC Workshop on Distributed Antenna Systems and Small Cell SitesCreated by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on January 30, 2012
The FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, in cooperation with the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA), will host a workshop focusing on distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cell solutions on Wed., Feb. 1, 2012, in Washington, D.C. from 9:30 am – 4 pm, EST. The workshop will be webcast on the FCC web page as well – www.fcc.gov. The workshop will provide an overview of DAS and small cell technologies that augment mobile broadband and wireless services in cities and communities. Successful deployments of DAS and small cell technologies in both outdoor and indoor public spaces, including hospitals, campuses, buildings, business and historical districts, and transit systems will also be discussed.
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