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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!  Internet Privacy Legislation: What the White House, Federal Trade Commission, and the European Commission Are Recommending, A Panel DiscussionCreated by Joan Cheverie (EDUCAUSE) on May 22, 2012
On May 14, 2012, the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee sponsored the discussion, “New Internet Privacy Legislation: What the White House, Federal Trade Commission and the European Commission are Recommending.”
James "Rhio" O'Connor Memorial Scholarship Essay EntryCreated by Tyler Scaff (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) on May 22, 2012
The following is the essay entry for Tyler Scaff, UNC Chapel Hill, for the James "Rhio" O'Connor Memorial Scholarship Essay competition.
The doctor’s office was the same office I had used for forty-three years: the stuffy air, the crying children in the waiting room, and the pictures on the wall that looked as though those same children had been given fifteen minutes with spray cans and paper. Dr. Arsham, a kind old man with Navajo heritage, had been my physician all of my life. From minor surgery to the mending of broken bone, no medical operation happened to me without first seeking his counsel. It seems only fitting that he would be the one to deliver the news.
New Children's Book The Toughskin Rhinoceros Wrangler Company Now AvailableCreated by Thomas L. Vaultonburg (Zombie Logic Press) on May 21, 2012
If you know a child who might enjoy a good story and dancing rhinoceroses, The Toughskin Rhinoceros Wrangler might be for you. TTRWC is the story of Rhino Jack, a small boiwith the very extraordinary ability to make rhinoceroses dance. When all the rhinos escape from the local zoo, Jack is called in to get them to return. You'll never believe how he does it...
(he makes them dance) The Toughskin Rhinoceros Wrangler Company is written by poet Thomas L. Vaultonburg and illustrated by artist Jenny Mathews of Tiny Drawings. It is appropriate for children ages two years and up. It can be ordered here http://rhinowrangler.wordpress.com/
Search Engine Optimization - SEOCreated by Reuben P. Singh (Lambodar Inc.) on May 21, 2012
Search Engine optimization is faily a new concept, however, it's becoming now really advanced and changing SEO begins from the time you plan to purchase a domain. The moment you want to start an online business There are various things which come under SEO, but it is mainly categorized under 2 parts: 1. On-page optimization 2. Off-page optimization 1. On page optimization
DC News: US Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Government IT Spending – 5-24-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on May 21, 2012
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security will hold a hearing titled, “Innovating with Less: Examining Efforts to Reform Information Technology Spending.” May 24, 2012 @ 10 am Witnesses: Panel I Steven VanRoekel, Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Mr. David Powner, Director of Information Technology Management Issues, Government Accountability Office Panel II George DelPrete, Chair, TechAmerica Chief Information Officer Survey Task Group Molly O'Neill, Vice President, CGI Nick Combs, Federal Chief Technology Officer, EMC Corporation
New Policy Brief, "A Case for Fair Use: The Georgia State Decision"Created by Karen A. Wetzel (EDUCAUSE) on May 21, 2012
A new EDUCAUSE Policy brief from Policy Specialist Joan Cheverie summarizes the long-awaited opinion released May 11, 2012 in the Georgia State University e-reserves copyright infringement case, and provides analysis of what this means for higher ed. The case was a challenge by three academic publishers against Georgia State’s e-reserves policy. The publishers sued in April 2008, claiming that the e-reserves policy went far beyond the bounds of fair use. The brief is now available.
NTIA Officials Confirm Emphasis on Federal Agencies Sharing SpectrumCreated by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on May 17, 2012
This week, officials from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) emphasized that Federal Agencies will need to share spectrum with commercial carriers in the future. In 2010, NTIA pledged to collaborate with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make 500 MHz of spectrum available by 2020 for mobile and fixed wireless broadband use. Accordingly, NTIA is pushing forward on a new effort that relies on a combination of relocating federal users and sharing spectrum between federal agencies and commercial users. Back in March, I wrote about a first step where NTIA concluded that 95 MHz of prime spectrum could be repurposed for wireless broadband. See: http://www.educause.edu/blog/gvhaledjian/DCNewsNTIASays95MHzofGovernmen/249323
SLDS Privacy/Security Resources - Privacy Technical Assistance CenterCreated by Jarret Cummings (EDUCAUSE) on May 17, 2012
As states expand efforts to link K-12, postsecondary, and workforce data via state longitudinal data systems (SLDSs), it is important to understand the privacy and security challenges surrounding SLDSs. How the privacy and security approaches of those systems and non-higher education sectors relate to those of higher education (as developed collaboratively through groups such as the Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC)) is equally relevant. One can get a sense of both by reviewing the resources and information provided by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).
FERPA Resources and Compliance--Family Policy Compliance OfficeCreated by Jarret Cummings (EDUCAUSE) on May 17, 2012
The U.S. Department of Education's Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) oversees instituitonal compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). In addition to fielding parent or student complaints about violations of the law and its implementing regulations, FPCO offers a number of resources for institutions, students, and parents to help them understand their respective rights and responsibilities under FERPA. Most recently, FPCO has conducted a series of webinars to provide college and university personnel with a better understanding of the law and how it applies to student records management and data-sharing:
DC News: US House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Geolocational Privacy Bill – 5-17-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on May 14, 2012
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security will hold a hearing on H.R. 2168, the "Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act," focusing on the circumstances where acquiring geolocation information is permitted. May 17, 2012 @ 10 am Source: http://judiciary.house.gov/hearings/Hearings%202012/hear_05172012.html
DC News: US House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Implementation of the Patent Reform Law – 5-16-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on May 14, 2012
Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) has announced that the Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Implementation of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act.” May 16, 2012 @ 10 am Rayburn House Office Building – Room 2141, Washington, DC Source: http://judiciary.house.gov/hearings/Hearings%202012/hear_05162012.html
DC News: US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Broadband Loans and Grants – 5-16-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on May 14, 2012
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing titled, “Broadband Loans and Grants,” focusing on how taxpayer dollars are being spent on broadband loans and grants created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and other subsidy programs. May 16, 2012 @ 10 am Witness List The Honorable Larry Strickling, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information & Administrator The Honorable Jonathan Adelstein, Administrator The Honorable Todd Zinser, Inspector General
DC News: US Senate Commerce Committee Holds FCC Oversight Hearing – 5-16-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on May 14, 2012
Sen. John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV has announced that the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.” May 16, 2012 @ 2:30 pm Source: http://commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=Hearings&ContentRecord_id=060b04b7-9bf0-4cb1-95e1-45270531f531&ContentType_id=14f995b9-dfa5-407a-9d35-56cc7152a7ed&Group_id=b06c39af-e033-4cba-9221-de668ca1978a
Oversight of the Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement CoordinatorCreated by Joan Cheverie (EDUCAUSE) on May 11, 2012
On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, the Senate Judiciary Committee held its third oversight hearing to discuss intellectual property enforcement since the establishment of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. The witness before the committee was Victoria A. Espinel, Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. One of the primary roles of this position is to coordinate the work being done across government agencies, including the Department of Justice, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Trade Representative, to combat intellectual property theft.
ELI Releases New White Paper on Learning AnalyticsCreated by Peggy Kurkowski (EDUCAUSE) on May 10, 2012
Game Changers in Education: A New, Free E-BookCreated by Ashlan Sarff (EDUCAUSE) on May 10, 2012
Announcing the release of Game Changers: Education and Information Technologies, edited by EDUCAUSE President and CEO Diana Oblinger. The chapters and case studies in this new book were contributed by college and university presidents, provosts, and faculty as well as other stakeholders. The book highlights important higher education issues and explores ways to reach more learners, more effectively, and with greater impact.
Tune In May 22 -- The Top-Ten Issues in Higher Education IT for 2012Created by Adriane Ciavonne (EDUCAUSE) on May 10, 2012
During this free hour-long session, “The Top-Ten Issues in Higher Education IT for 2012,” join EDUCAUSE Vice President Susan Grajek and four members of the research panel of IT leaders that selected the 2012 top-ten list for a lively discussion of the issues and the new process EDUCAUSE used to identify trends such as the consumerization of IT, analytics, and using IT to transform higher education. Those unable to attend may wish to visit the archives after the event or browse related resources. Interact on Twitter at #EDULive.
Synthesis of the ELI 2012 Online Spring Focus SessionCreated by Michelle Diaz (EDUCAUSE) on May 9, 2012
Just four weeks ago the ELI 2012 Online Spring Focus Session on learning analytics finished. One of the presenters and participants, Christopher Brooks, BSc, MSc of ARIES Laboratory, University of Saskatchewan provided a detailed synthesis of the 2-day session. The ELI 2012 Spring Focus session on learning analytics was an impressive two-day event with 15 speakers and more than 150 participants from around the globe coming together to share experiences on capturing, analyzing, and making sense of student behavior and evaluation data. Presentations were fast and furious, and the activity on the conference Twitter backchannel (#elifocus) provided evidence of the huge amount of energy being expended in higher ed on the topic of learning analytics.
DC News: US House Homeland Security Subcommittees Hold Joint Hearing on First Responder Technologies – 5-9-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on May 8, 2012
The Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee and Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee hold a joint hearing on "First Responder Technologies: Ensuring a Prioritized Approach for Homeland Security Research and Development." May 9, 2012 @ 11 am Opening Statements: Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Rep. Dan Lungren (R-CA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Witnesses: Dr. Robert Griffin, Director of First Responder Programs, Science and Technology Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
DC News: US House Homeland Security Subcommittees Hold Joint Hearing on First Responder Technologies – 5-9-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on May 8, 2012
The Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee and Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Subcommittee hold a joint hearing on "First Responder Technologies: Ensuring a Prioritized Approach for Homeland Security Research and Development." May 9, 2012 @ 11 am Opening Statements: Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Rep. Dan Lungren (R-CA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Witnesses: Dr. Robert Griffin, Director of First Responder Programs, Science and Technology Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Decoupling Sensor Networks from Mammuthanull in Web ServicesCreated by Mammuthanull Pate (Maricopa Community College District) on May 8, 2012
Many analysts would agree that, had it not been for hash tables, the investigation of the location-identity split might never have occurred. Given the current status of linear-time methodologies, "mammuthanull hackers" worldwide urgently desire the study of consistent hashing. We demonstrate that the famous trainable algorithm for the analysis of XML by Thomas is impossible. Table of Contents 1)Introduction to mammuthanull web services 2) Architecture 3) Implementation of mammuthanull in praxis
ELI May 31 Online Seminar: Making Web Accessibility WorkCreated by Peggy Kurkowski (EDUCAUSE) on May 8, 2012
5 teaching tools to try this summerCreated by G. Christopher Clark (University of Notre Dame) on May 8, 2012
Access to, Sharing, and Retention of Research Data: What Do Campuses Need to Do?Created by Joan Cheverie (EDUCAUSE) on May 7, 2012
Data that are generated by research and other scholarly activities are the lifeblood of the research enterprise. These research investigators and their institutions have responsibilities and obligations regarding access to and retention of these research data. Recognizing the importance of these research data as a valuable resource that needs to be managed properly is key to maximizing the return on the research investment.
DC News: US Senate Confirms New FCC Commissioners – 5-7-12Created by Gregory V. Haledjian (EDUCAUSE) on May 7, 2012
Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm two new FCC Commissioners – Jessica Rosenworcel (D) and Ajit Pai (R). Ms. Rosenworcel formerly worked for Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and Mr. Pai formerly worked at the FCC, the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Justice Department. President Obama nominated the duo in November 2011. Sen. Rockefeller Statement:
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