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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 1997 10:18:41 -0500
From: "Swisher, Bob" <bswisher@ou.edu>
To: "'it-fyi@ou.edu'" <it-fyi@ou.edu>
Subject: Educom Update, 1 October 1997
Note especially the Calendar of Events
--Bob S
> -----Original Message-----
>
> * E D U C O M * U P D A T E * 1 October 1997
>
> Educom Update is an electronic information service covering news about
> Educom, its member institutions, its corporate affiliates, and other
> organizations that share Educom's goals for transforming education
> through information technology. To submit news and calendar
> information, send mail to info@educom.edu.
>
> IN THIS ISSUE:
>
> WebWatch
> New Educom CAP Members
> New on the Net
> New in Print
> On Campus
> Continuing Ed
> Free
> Grants & Awards
> Position Announcements
> Call for Participation
> Conference Spotlight
> Calendar of Events
> EDUCOM'97 and Beyond: A Long-Range Planning Calendar
>
> WEBWATCH
>
> *It's Not Too Late to Register Online for EDUCOM'97. The premier
> conference for higher technology in higher education, is scheduled for
> October 28-31, 1997 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Register before October
> 10th and save. For more information, contact Educom at 202-872-4200 or
> see http://www.educom.edu.
>
> *Don't miss October's CAP Profile and Link of the Month. This month
> Educom spotlights CereSource--our newest member (see New Educom CAP
> Members this issue) and Carnegie Mellon University. Find out why at
> http://www.educom.edu/web/CAPS/capProfile.html and
> http://www.educom.edu/linkOfMonth.html.
>
> NEW EDUCOM CAP MEMBERS
>
> *CereSource. CereSource develops client/server solutions that enable
> universities to automate the grading and administration of
> introductory programming language courses. CereServer collects,
> compiles, tests, and grades students' source code and provides each
> student with personalized feedback over the Internet. For more
> information on CereSource and CereServer, see http://www.ceresrc.com.
>
> NEW ON THE NET
>
> *ApplyToCollege.com. Peterson's has launched a free, online admissions
> site using POLARIS (Peterson's Online Application, Registration, and
> Information Service)--a service that offers students a set of
> proprietary online forms that include an application officially
> accepted by nearly 900 colleges. It also provides a support function
> in which students, guidance counselors, and admissions directors can
> share private messaging in a secure environment. In addition,
> Peterson's and Toshiba are sponsoring a
> sweepstakes for students, with Toshiba notebook computer being given
> away each month. For more information, see
> http://www.applytocollege.com.
>
> *The Librarian's Online Warehouse. This is a free resource for
> locating and purchasing products for public and private libraries.
> Users can search for companies or products by category or keyword. The
> site also features a monthly product giveaway. For more information,
> see http://www.libsonline.com.
>
> NEW IN PRINT
>
> *An Educator's Guide to Islamic Religious Practices. The 16-page
> booklet, published by the Council on American-Islamic Relations
> (CAIR), contains basic information about Muslim holidays, Islamic
> dietary and clothing requirements, and the scheduling of religiously
> mandated prayers. Suggestions for religious accomodations include
> labeling lunchroom items containing pork, scheduling major exams
> around Muslim holidays, checking textbooks for religious bias, and
> seeking the input of Muslim parents on
> issues such as the content of sex education programs and clothing
> requirements for gym class. To receive a copy of An Educator's Guide
> to Islamic Religious Practices, call 202-659-2247. For more
> information about CAIR, see http://www.cair-net.org.
>
> ON CAMPUS
>
> *Thomas Edison State College. Forbes Magazine has ranked Thomas Edison
> one of the Top 20 Cyber-Universities in the nation. According to the
> magazine, the Top 20 "represents a sampling of the biggest and best
> known of the degree-granting schools." Other institutions included in
> the listing are Carnegie Mellon, Duke University's Fuqua School of
> Business, Michigan State University, University of Colorado at
> Colorado Springs, and the University of Maryland-University College.
> The article is available at
> http://www.forbes.com/. More information about Thomas Edison State
> College can be found at http://www.tesc.edu.
>
> *University of Minnesota. Teaming up with IXMICRO, the University is
> developing a Web-based solution that will allow students to access
> class notes, reference materials, and videos through Web sites.
> IXMICRO is providing a media server that allows real-time video
> transfer, while university faculty is developing the learning content.
> For more information, contact Ellen Eason at easoncom@ix.netcom.com.
>
> CONTINUING ED
>
> *C-TECH Associates and Lucent Technologies Develop Training Program.
> Introduction to Networking: The Physical Layer outlines network
> writing and cabling for computers, telephones, video equipment, and
> other devices. Enrollees learn to terminate, test, and troubleshoot
> network wiring. Upon completion, they become certified as "Network
> Cabling Specialists," capable of handling systems such as Lucent's
> SYSTIMAX SCS. For more information, see http://www.c-techassoc.com
> (THE Journal, Sept. 1997).
>
> *Wave Technologies Offers Online Training Opportunities for IT
> Professionals. The courses, which are designed for K-12 and higher
> education systems managers, cover topics such as Windows NT, Windows
> 95, Microsoft Internet Information Server, TCP/IP, and HTML. For more
> information, see http://www.wavetech.com.
>
> FREE
>
> *Nicenet Web-Based Communications Tool. This latest project from
> Nicenet is called the Internet Classroom Assistant (ICA), a Web-based
> communications tool designed for post-secondary classrooms and
> collaborative academic projects. The ICA requires a regular Web
> browser running on any platform and an Internet connection -- no
> software needs to be downloaded and no server needs to be set up. The
> ICA is available to download at no charge at http://www.nicenet.org.
>
> GRANTS & AWARDS
>
> *Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Awards $10.9 Million to 92
> Schools. The Education Foundation of the SME awarded $10.8 million in
> grants, equipment, and software to 92 colleges and universities that
> offer outstanding programs to prepare students for careers in
> manufacturing. In addition, $110,730 was awarded to three faculty
> members and 48 students. The SME Education Foundation was created to
> foster and promote manufacturing engineering curricula in colleges and
> universities. 1998 Proposal applications will be available in
> November. For more information, contact Dora Murray at 313-271-2861.
>
> POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
>
> *Network Engineer, Wright State University. Position responsible for
> planning, design, and implementation of LAN/WAN and will assist staff
> in other operational areas of the network throughout main campus. BS
> in computer science or engineering with 2-3 years experience or an
> unrelated degree with 6-8 years experience, plus knowledge of LAN and
> WAN hardware, including network interface cards, routers, hubs,
> gateways, and troubleshooting equipment required. Knowledge of
> protocols including IP, IPX, Appletalk, and routing desired. To apply,
> submit resume to Sharon Allen, Wright State University, Computing and
> Telecommunications Services, 130 Library Annex, Dayton, OH 45435 by
> September 30, 1997.
>
> *Desktop Technician, Wright State University. Position will be the
> primary interface for setting up personal computers for on-campus
> students that connect to campus network and will also act as
> first-level support for personal computer problems forwarded from the
> Help Desk. 1-2 years related work experience and the ability to work
> Sunday through Thursday 11:00am - 7:30pm is required, as well as
> experience with either Macintosh OS or DOS and Windows 3.1 or Windows
> 95. A degree in computer engineering or computer science is
> preferred. To apply, submit resume to Sharon Allen, Wright State
> University, Computing and Telecommunications Services, 130 Library
> Annex, Dayton, OH 45435 by September 30, 1997.
>
> CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
>
> *SITE 98: 9th International Conference, March 10-14, 1998, Washington,
> DC. CALL DEADLINE: OCT. 16, 1997. SITE 98 is the ninth annual
> conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher
> Education, an international association of individual teacher
> educators and affiliated organizations who are interested in the
> creation and dissemination of knowledge about the use of information
> technology in teacher education. The Conference invites proposals from
> the introductory through advanced level on all topics related to the
> use of information technology in teacher education, and instruction
> about information technology in preservice, inservice, graduate
> teacher education, and faculty and staff development. Proposals which
> address theory, research and applications, as well as describe
> innovative projects are especially encouraged. For more information,
> see http://www.aace.org/conf/site.
>
> CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHT
>
> *5th Annual Assistive Technology Expo '97, November 13, 1997,
> Westchester County Center building, White Plains, NY. This show of
> assistive technology for individuals with disabilities features a full
> day of exhibits, product device demonstrations, and workshops on
> products and services for youth and adults with disabilities, family
> and friends, seniors, educators, services providers, employers, and
> the general public. Workshop topics include adaptations for daily
> living, augmentative communication, early intervention, educational
> technology, environmental control, legislation, low technology
> solutions, and seating and positioning. Free device demos on DynaMyte
> and Dyna Voc 2, integrated AAC products and language systems, and low
> and hi-tech AAC solutions, plus free hearing and visual screenings and
> minor wheelchair repairs. For further information and to register,
> call MG Power at 914-285-1317 or Beth Heyd at 914-285-7364 or e-mail
> rtcwihd@aol.com.
>
> CALENDAR OF EVENTS [For an expanded listing of conferences, seminars,
> workshops, and other events, see
> http://www.educom.edu/web/calendar/calendarHome.html.
>
> *Computing Professionals for Social Responsibility Annual Conference
> -- Net Worth, Net Work: Technology and Values for a Digital Age.
> October 4-5, 1997. Berkely, California. Contact: http://www.cpsr.org.
>
> *NAWEB 97: North America Web Conference -- Shortening the Distance to
> Education. October 4-7, 1997. University of New Brunswick,
> Fredericton, NB, Canada. Contact: hall@unb.ca or
> http://www.unb.ca/web/wwwdev/naweb97/naweb9797.htm.
>
> *Managing the Information Resource Program: Emerging Information on
> Technology Issues and Trends. October 5-10, 1997. The Anderson School,
> UCLA, Los Angeles, California. Contact: http://www.anderson.ucla/edu.
>
> *Technology Forecasting for the Telecom Industry: A Three-Day Course.
> October 6-8, 1997. The Renaissance Hotel, Austin, Texas. Contact:
> http://www.tfi.com.
>
> *Wearable Computers. October 13-14, 1997. Cambridge, Massachusetts.
> Contact: http://mime1.marc.gatech.edu/wearcon or dps@a.gp.cs.cmu.edu.
>
> *Information Systems E ducation Conference. October 17-19, 1997.
> Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. Contact: http://isecon.dsu.edu.
>
> *Digital Art from Authors: Challenges and Opportunities. October 17,
> 1997. The Engineering Center, NY. Contact: http://www.edoc.com/ssp.
>
> *Web-based Distance Education Conference: Faculty Strategies for
> Engaging Online Learners. October 20-November 3, 1997. Contact:
> http://www.umuc.edu/ide/strategies.
>
> *Firewalls Web and Internet Security West Conference. October 27-28,
> 1997. San Jose, California. Contact: National Computer Security
> Association, http://www.ncsa.com.
>
> *EDUCOM'97. October 28-31, 1997. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Contact:
> 202-872-4200 or e-mail conf@educom.edu.
>
> *The Practical Aspects of Electronic Publishing: Are We Having Fun,
> Yet? October 28, 1997. AGU Center, Washington, DC. Contact:
> http://www.edoc.com.ssp.
>
> *Strategy in the Digital Economy Program. November 3-7, 1997. The
> Anderson School, UCLA, Los Angeles, California. Contact:
> http://www.anderson.ucla.edu.
>
> *Opening Worlds of Learning: Second Annual Conference of the
> TeleLearning Network of Centres of Excellence. November 4-6, 1997.
> Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Contact:
> http://www.telelearn.ca/conference.
>
> *CyberRisk Conference. November 6-7, 1997. Buena Vista Palace, Walt
> Disney World Village, Florida, U.S.A. Contact: National Computer
> Security Association, http://www.ncsa.com.
>
> *National Technical Assocation Annual Conference and Career
> Opportunity Fair. November 6-8, 1997. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
> Contact: http://www.huenet.com/nta.
>
> *International Council for Educational Media Annual Congress and
> General Assembly: Media Education in Secondary and Adult Education.
> November 9-12, 1997. Lisbon, Portugal. Contact:
> http://www.cndp.fr/icem/anglais/manif.html or Richard Cornell at
> cornell@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu.
>
> *IBPS'97: International Business Process Summit on Simulation and
> Modeling. November 10-13, 1997. Hotel del Coronado, San Diego,
> California. Contact: http://www.delphigroup.com/IBPS.html.
>
> *An Electronic Toolkit for Book and Journal Publishers/CD ROM: Why?
> When? How? -- A Pair of Seminars to Help You Succeed in the Digital
> World. November 11-12, 1997. United Engineering Center, NY. Contact:
> http://www.edoc.com/ssp.
>
> *5th Annual Assistive Technology Expo '97. Thursday, November 13,
> 1997. Westchester County Center building, White Plains, NY. Contact:
> MG Power at 914-285-1317 or Beth Heyd at 914-285-7364, or e-mail
> rtcwihd@aol.com.
>
> *Tel-Ed '97: ISTE's Sixth International Conference on
> Telecommunications and Multimedia in Education. November 13-16, 1997.
> Austin, Texas, U.S.A. & Mexico City, Mexico (digitally linked sites).
> Contact: teledreg@oregon.uoregon.edu or http://www.iste.org.
>
> *Supercomputing Conference '97 (SC97): High Performance Networking and
> Computing. November 15-21, 1997. San Jose Convention Center, San Jose,
> California. Contact: http://www.supercomp.org/sc97/ or contact James
> McGraw at 510-422-0541 or jmcgraw@llnl.gov.
>
> *UNESCO-ACEID Conference: Educational Innovation for Sustainable
> Development. December 1-4, 1997. Bangkok, Thailand. Contact:
> rmaclean@mozart.inet.co.th.
>
> *The 21st Annual CAUSE Conference on Information Resources in Higher
> Education. December 2-5, 1997. Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Lake
> Buena Vista, Florida. Contact:
> http://www.cause.org/conference/c97/c97.html.
>
> *Designing & Implementing Paperless Assessment & Performance
> Management (Organized by the International Quality & Productivity
> Center). December 3-5, 1997. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans,
> LA. Contact: http://www.iqpc.com.
>
> *Winning Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining High-Tech Employees.
> December 3-5, 1997. Grand Hyatt, San Francisco, CA. Contact:
> http://www.iqpc.com.
>
> *Winning Implementation Strategies for Recruiting & Staffing on the
> Internet. December 8-10, 1997. DoubleTree Guest Suites, Chicago,
> Illinois. Contact: http://www.iqpc.com.
>
> *Human Resources as the Agent of Change During Mergers and
> Acquisitions. December 9-11, 1997. Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA.
> Contact: http://www.iqpc.com.
>
> EDUCOM'97 AND BEYOND: A LONG RANGE PLANNING CALENDAR
>
> For detailed information about future Educom conferences, contact
> Educom at 202-872-4200 or e-mail conf@educom.edu.
>
> *EDUCOM'97, October 28-31, Minneapolis, Minnesota
>
> *EDUCOM'98, October 13-16, Orlando, Florida
>
> *EDUCOM'99, October 26-29, Long Beach, California
>
> *EDUCOM2000, October 17-20, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
>
> *EDUCOM2001, October 30-November 2, Indianapolis, Indiana
>
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