October, 2006

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Working between Data Systems
By Thomas Warger
The old debate between the merits of single-package enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems versus “best of breed” or other multipackage strategies is going into eclipse. All campus database-support departments are finding themselves devoting an increasing part of their time and talent to work between data systems. Even the most comprehensive ERP packages do not provide all the applications institutions need. And some of the functionality they do provide is offered more expertly by specialized products.

Quotes of the Month
Reasons to incorporate information technology into teaching and learning; reconsidering the role of technology in education

Newsbriefs
Obstacles to Educational Use of Digital Material; ECAR Publishes Study on IT Engagement Academic Reserach

Presidents: Handle with Care
By Linda Fleit
Although never a part of the formal job description, keeping the president happy is clearly one of the most important responsibilities of a higher education CIO today. Obviously, the president is the most powerful and influential person on campus (at least in most cases).

Edutech Responds
The need for spare devices; storing data for digitial media; enforcing a priority system