Communication

EDUCAUSE Library Items for Communication

Increasing Awareness of IT's Value through Marketing: The Key to IT-Business Integration - Sponsored by Datatel+SGHE, Platinum Partner

March 13, 2012 | A session at the NERCOMP Annual Conference 2012

"Marketing" is one of the most misunderstood words and underleveraged tools in IT today, especially in higher education. Although it is generally perceived by IT as touchy-feely or fluff,…

Implementing an Effective Communication Plan

March 28, 2012 | A session at the EDUCAUSE Midwest Regional Conference 2012

Formal communication plans can seem like an unnecessary luxury within an IT organization and an overwhelming proposition. Yet good communication is one of the critical success factors for an effect…

How Does Social Media Improve Learning Outcomes?

March 26, 2012 | A session at the EDUCAUSE Midwest Regional Conference 2012

Engaging students and facilitating two-way communication beyond the classroom is one of today's common challenges. Please join us to learn about ConnectYard, the premier social media platform …

Setting the Stage for Innovation: A Discussion of Insights from the MISO Survey

February 15, 2012 | A session at the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative 2012 Annual Meeting

At a time when resources remain scarce, IT organizations and libraries must draw extensively upon evidence and analysis to guide us as we seek to support innovation in teaching, learning, and schol…

Expert Discussion Session: Online Speaker Skills and Resources

February 23, 2012

Presenting in an online format can be challenging due to a disconnect between the speaker and the audience. In this 20-minute session, Carlyn Chatfield, manager for IT technical communications for …

Talking and Listening: Critical Communication Skills for IT Professionals

February 23, 2012 | A session at the EDUCAUSE West/Southwest Regional Conference 2012

Communication skills are critical for IT staff members and even more important for the managers and executives who manage IT teams. Improve your communication skills by learning when and how to lis…

Higher Ed at the Margins

February 23, 2012 | A session at the EDUCAUSE West/Southwest Regional Conference 2012

The Higher Education at the Margins Program is a partnership between the Jesuit Refugee Service, with its 29 years of supporting and educating refugee populations, and Jesuit Commons, a group of Je…

Graduate Student Research Process: From Concept to Product

October 19, 2011 | A session at the EDUCAUSE 2011 Annual Conference

This session will report on a study that used guided interviews with graduate students from across campus to explore their behavior with pursuing, managing, and utilizing information. Participants …

Engaging Researchers in Cyberinfrastructure Resources and Opportunities

October 19, 2011 | A session at the EDUCAUSE 2011 Annual Conference

Researchers are among the most challenging people on campus to reach with proactive communications regarding cyberinfrastructure. Representatives from Purdue University and the University of Wiscon…

Communication Plan: How Do I Start, and What Will It Accomplish for Me?

October 19, 2011 | A session at the EDUCAUSE 2011 Annual Conference

So, you've been asked to develop a communication plan. A good communication plan brings organization to your department and helps develop customer trust. This presentation will provide tools f…