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Date: Wed, 15 Oct 1997 11:03:38 -0500
From: "Swisher, Bob" <bswisher@ou.edu>
To: "'it-fyi@ou.edu'" <it-fyi@ou.edu>
Subject: Educom Update, 15 October 1997
> * E D U C O M * U P D A T E * 15 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:
>
> EDUCOM'97
> New Educom CAP Members
> New on the Net
> On Campus
> Internet2 Update
> International
> Contests
> Position Announcements
> Call for Papers
> Conference Spotlights
> Calendar of Events
> EDUCOM'97 and Beyond: A Long-Range Planning Calendar
>
> EDUCOM'97
>
> *It's Not Too Late to Register Online for EDUCOM'97. Get complete
> conference information and registration online for the premier event
> for information technology in higher education. Scheduled for October
> 28-31, 1997 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information, contact
> Educom at 202-872-4200 or see http://www.educom.edu.
>
> NEW ON THE NET
>
> *Computer Learning Foundation Launches Web Site. The Computer Learning
> Foundation is an international, nonprofit educational foundation,
> dedicated to improving the quality of education and to preparing youth
> for the workplace through the use of technology. Its new Web site aims
> to economically disseminate information to parents and educators.
> Users may review foundation articles, browse and order resource
> materials, find out about activities and competitions, locate lesson
> plans written by educators, and learn of new foundation projects and
> materials as they are announced. For more information, see
> http://www.computerlearning.org.
>
> ON CAMPUS
>
> *Thomas Edison State College Graduates First Online Master's Class.
> The first class of online students in the Master of Science of
> Management program at Thomas Edison State College graduated in
> September. For more information, contact Lholt@call.tesc.edu.
>
> *University of Illinois Project to Connect Low-Income Households to
> Internet. A $1.3 million grant to the University of Illinois from the
> U.S. Department of Commerce, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and a
> variety of community agencies will fund a project titled
> "Community-Wide Networking: Building Equity and Participation," led by
> the university's Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
> Other partners include the Urban League of Champaign County and
> Prairienet, a community computer network based in
> Champaign. Over the course of the next two years, more than 1,000
> low-income households in four targeted neighborhoods will receive free
> computer equipment, free computer support, and low-cost or free
> membership in Prairienet. The project's centerpiece is a program that
> will train 100 low-income teens to repair and distribute donated
> computers to households in their neighborhoods and to support the new
> computer users. For more information, contact Andrea Lynn at
> 217-333-2177 or a-lynn@uiuc.edu.
>
> INTERNET2 UPDATE
>
> *Douglas Van Houweling Named President of University Corporation for
> Advanced Internet Development, to Lead Internet2 Initiative. Douglas
> Van Houweling, who served as dean of academic outreach and vice
> provost for information and technology at the University of
> Michigan-Ann Arbor, will coordinate the initiative with a budget of $2
> million and five employees. The Internet2 network will eventually run
> at speeds as fast as 2.4 gigabits per second. The organization is
> under a self-imposed deadline for bringing its network live by year's
> end, with three university members -- the University of Illinois
> National Center for Supercomputer Applications (NCSA), the San Diego
> Supercomputer Center, and the Pittsburgh Supercomputer Center --
> already connecting at 622 Mbps. Within the calendar year, 40 or more
> universities will be linked at speeds of at least 155 Mbps.
>
> INTERNATIONAL NEWS
>
> *Launch of TEN-34. TEN-34, the pan-European network that interconnects
> most of the European national research networks, was officially
> launched in a ceremonial event held in Cambridge, U.K. The official
> launch of the network was performed by Robert Verrue, Director-General
> of DG-XIII, who, via a video-link from the Brussels premises of the
> European Commission, recognized the necessity of continuity in the
> provision of high-quality pan-European network services for the
> academic and research community. For more information about TEN-34,
> see http://www.dante.net/ten-34.html.
>
> CONTESTS
>
> *22nd Annual ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest.
> Sponsored by IBM, the contest kicks off this month at Rice University.
> For information about the contest, see http://www.acm.org/contest.
>
> *RI/SME Student Robotics Automation Contest. Robotics International of
> the Society of Manufacturing Engineers is sponsoring the 12th Annual
> Student Robotics Automation Contest, May 1-2, 1998 at Saginaw Valley
> State University, Saginaw, Michigan. Deadline for applications is
> March 2, 1998. For more information or an application, contact Sandy
> Stroka at 313-271-1500 ext. 585.
>
> POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
>
> *Assistant Extension Professor, Distance Education, University of
> Idaho. The College of Agriculture seeks a distance education
> specialist to help develop and deliver credit and non-credit
> instructional programs to distant learners. For position
> responsibilities and application requirements, see
> http://www.uidaho.edu/hrs/dist-ed.html or e-mail eanderso@uidaho.edu.
> Closing date is December 15, 1997.
>
> *Digital Library Systems Coordinator, The New York Public Library.
> Responsible for all digital library systems activities for four
> research libraries including technical support, developing and
> supporting software and hardware platforms, and standardizing digital
> library project practices. Must possess an ALA accredited MLS or
> advanced degree in Information Science and experience developing and
> implementing digital library related projects or equivalent.
> Experience with text- and image-based retrieval systems, client server
> applications using Internet technologies, Web-based information
> delivery and database management systems a must. To apply send resume
> including salary requirements to The New York Public Library, Human
> Resources Department KN-DL, 188 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York,
> NY 10016-4314.
>
> *Vice President of Lifelong Learning, Public Broadcasting Service
> (PBS). Candidate sought to lead expansion of nation's largest
> distance-learning service for adults and to accelerate the creation of
> new multimedia education enterprises capable of generating significant
> new revenue for PBS and its member stations. The position requires
> proven track record in building, managing, and marketing large,
> financially self-sustaining education enterprises (preferably national
> in scope) and in negotiating strategic business alliances. To apply,
> submit a resume and letter of interest to Shelly Weiss Storbeck,
> Managing Director and Vice President, A.T. Kearney Education Practice,
> 225 Reinekers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314; fax 703-518-1782; e-mail
> Lesley_Boyd@ATKearney.com.
>
> CALL FOR PAPERS
>
> *5th Annual EDINEB International Conference--Educational Innovation in
> Economics and Business: Business Education for the Changing Workplace,
> September 2-5, 1998, Cleveland, OH. The following themes will be
> discussed at the conference: the availability of technology no longer
> as the sole key factor to success; the changing images of work and the
> workplace requiring colleges and universities to develop new
> capabilities and take a proactive orientation; and today's student
> preparation for the global business community requiring change in
> educational structure, curricula, and instruction. Paper
> presentations, as well as interactive workshops, demonstrations,
> poster sessions, and round-table discussions are invited. Abstracts
> should contain author name, title/position, institution, address,
> telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. Submissions must be
> received on or before Monday, February 2, 1998 by e-mail at
> EDINEB@facburfdew.unimaas.nl or by fax at +31 43 3213137. For more
> information, see http://www.unimaas.nl:80/~edineb.
>
> CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHTS
>
> *23rd Annual Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration,
> presented by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE),
> February 3-6,1998, Savannah, GA. This conference brings together
> innovators from industry and higher education to share opportunities,
> challenges, ideas, and best practices. Sessions include Creating
> Effective Training and Education Programs Using a WWW Learning
> Environment, Designing a Cost-Benefit Analysis for Distance Learning
> Programs, and Measuring the Effectiveness of Training in the
> Workplace. Conference fee is $200 for ASEE members by 01/08/97, $230
> after; $230 for non-ASEE members by 01/08/97, $260 after. Registration
> in preconference workshops and special events ranges from $15 to $50,
> most include meals. For more information or to register, contact
> Luther Epting at 601-325-3823.
>
> *The International Web Learning Forum (IWLF). The IWLF is a one year
> virtual learning community starting November 1, 1997. The forum will
> include monthly guest interactions with leading thinkers and
> practitioners in the higher education field. Scheduled guests during
> the first months include Murray Turoff of the New Jersey Institute of
> Technology (November) and Rick Ellis of the University of Washington.
> For more information about the program, other scheduled guests, and
> registration, see
> http://www.trainingplace.com/iwlf/.
>
> CALENDAR OF EVENTS [For an expanded listing of conferences, seminars,
> workshops, and other events, see
> http://www.educom.edu/web/calendar/calendarHome.html.
>
> *Information Systems Education 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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