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College & University Compliance Programs: Organization and Key Compliance Obligations
November 9–11, 2011
The Omni Shoreham, Washington, D.C.

Program Description

Examining the Risks of Operating in the Cloud
Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 1:30 PM ET
A NACUBO Webcast, in collaboration with EDUCAUSE
 

Overview

Your institution already may have entered the cloud—by using one or more technology assets (hardware, software, or networking capability) remotely, via the Internet, instead of installing them on campus. Although moving limited operations to the cloud may have created little risk, the types of cloud offerings now have multiplied, and so have the risks.

The summary report of the ACTI 2011 Member Meeting, held July 7–8, 2011 in Boston, is now available.

ACTI members are leaders in the development and implementation of core technologies and aim to lead the way for the higher education IT community when it comes to key issues in this space.

The leadership panel, Tracy Futhey, vice president for information technology and CIO at Duke University, and Lev Gonick, CIO and vice president for information technology services at Case Western University, talked about:

On July 13 the EDUCAUSE Policy Analysis and Advocacy program launched Policy Digest, a new, semimonthly e-newsletter that summarizes, analyzes, and provides recommendations on public and campus policy issues affecting higher education.

In this free hour-long session, “Microsoft Accessibility: Technology for Everyone,” Cameron Evans and Rob Sinclair will discuss Microsoft's progress on its accessibility journey and what it means to education decision-makers at all levels.

Those unable to attend may wish to visit the archives after the event or browse related resources:

• Accessibility
• Providing Persons with Disabilities Mainstream Access to Digital Technology: The Challenges That Higher Education Must Meet, Video from 2011 West/Southwest Regional Conference

Interact on Twitter at #EDULive.

In this free hour-long session, “Spotlight on Mobile Computing: The Mobile Difference,” Lee Rainie will discuss the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project’s latest findings. He will talk about how people are using mobile devices and the ways that mobile computing is changing everything from the digital divide to the media ecosystem.

Those unable to attend may wish to visit the archives after the event or browse related resources:

In April, EDUCAUSE introduced the redesigned Core Data Service. Initial member reaction to the redesign was positive and enthusiastic. However, as the survey deadline approached and institutions hastened to meet the deadline, members expressed concerns about the increased length, navigation, complicated questions, and lack of clarity about whether questions are required or not.

We are making short-term changes to make it easier to complete the survey:

This free hour-long session, “HIPAA Demystified: A Simple Approach to Building a HIPAA Compliance Program,” will provide a practical overview of how to comply with the game-changing HIPAA legislation.

Those unable to attend may wish to visit the archives after the event or browse related

EDUCAUSE resources:

• HIPAA
• HIPAA Final Security Rule

Interact on Twitter at #EDULive.

In this free hour-long session, “Spotlight on Mobile Computing: Enterprise Mobile Technology Services Best Practices,” we'll consider best practices that can help guide an institution's initial foray into enterprise mobile technology services as well as guide the evolution of its mobile services portfolio.

Those unable to attend may wish to visit the archives after the event or browse related EDUCAUSE resources: