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Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 15:34:51 -0600
From: "Swisher, Bob" <bswisher@ou.edu>
To: "'it-fyi@ou.edu'" <it-fyi@ou.edu>
Subject: Educom Update - 15 January 1998
* E D U C O M * U P D A T E * 15 January 1998
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 on the Net
New in Print
Grants
Position Announcements
FYI
Call for Papers
Conference Spotlight
Calendar of Events
EDUCOM'98 and Beyond: A Long-Range Planning Calendar
WEBWATCH
*Can't Remember that Interesting Item? Back issues of the Educom Update,
Edupage, and the Educom Review can be found on the Web at
http://www.educom.edu/web/pubs/pubHomeFrame.html.
NEW ON THE NET
*Career News and Trends. CareerTech.com, Peterson's Webzine for
engineering and computer science majors, provides current information
about emerging trends in those industries. For more information, see
http://www.CareerTech.com.
NEW IN PRINT
*1997/1998 Grant Guides. Published by The Foundation Center, this book
details research tools to help fundraisers find the answers to such
questions as "Which foundations award grants in my field?", "Have they
made grants in my geographic area?", "To which nonprofits?", and "For
what types of projects?" Guides are $75 plus shipping. For more
information or to order 1997/1998 Grant Guides, call 1-800-424-9836 or
see http://www.fdncenter.org.
1998 Peterson's Guide to Distance Learning Programs. This updated guide
includes information on undergraduate and graduate programs, plus
individual courses offered by more than 800 accredited two- and
four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. For more
information or to order 1998 Peterson's Guide to Distance Learning
Programs (ISBN 1-56079-875-0), contact Jane Boillotat at 800-338-3282,
ext. 541.
GRANTS
*Information Infrastructure Grants. The Commerce Department's National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced
the 1998 round of the Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure
Assistance Program (TIIAP). This is a competitive matching grant
program, in which approximately $17 million is available. Deadline for
submitting applications is 9:00 pm EST, March 12, 1998. For more
information and to obtain a copy of the 1998 TIIAP Application Kit, see
http://www.ntia.doc.gov and follow pointers to TIIAP, e-mail
tiiap@ntia.doc.gov, call 202-482-2048, or fax 202-501-5136.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Assistant Professor, Digital Media Arts and Technology, Department of
Telecommunication, Michigan State University. Responsible for
introductory and advanced courses in multimedia production, digital
media arts, telecommunication technology, virtual environment design,
and human-computer interaction. Qualifications include a Ph.D.; evidence
of scholarly research; solid experience in interactive multimedia
design; and demonstrated application of 2D and 3D computer graphic
tools, multimedia authoring tools, WWW design, and digital video. To
apply, send letter of application and CV with three listed references to
Dr. Frank Biocca, Chair, DMAT Professor Search Committee, Department of
Telecommunication, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824.
For more information, e-mail biocca@tcimet.net or see
http://www.telecommunication.msu.edu/.
*Assistant Professor, Organizational Applications of Telecommunication,
Department of Telecommunication, Michigan State University. Seeking
scholar with background in individual and organizational uses of
information and telecommunication technologies and services. Teaching
responsibilities to include introductory and advanced telecommunications
technology, telecommunications management, electronic commerce, and
social and organizational impacts of telecommunications. Ph.D. in
telecommunication, management information systems, communication,
information studies, library science, or computer science a must. To
apply, submit letter of interest; CV; and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references by February 15, 1998, to Charles
Steinfield, Department of Telecommunication, Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI 48824-1212. For more information, e-mail
steinfie@pilot.msu.edu or see http://www.telecommunication.msu.edu/.
*Chairperson, Department of Telecommunication, Michigan State
University. Responsibilities include personnel and staffing issues,
budget development, and interaction with external constituencies.
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in telecommunications or related
discipline and possess record of scholarship and publication, excellence
in teaching, and demonstrated administrative ability. Experience
attracting external funding, working with government and industry, and
building consensus across specializations a plus. To apply, submit
letter of interest; CV; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of three references by February 15, 1998, to Charles Steinfield,
Department of Telecommunication, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI 48824-1212. For more information, e-mail
steinfie@pilot.msu.edu or see http://www.telecommunication.msu.edu/.
*Director for Academic Information Technology, Computation Center, Iowa
State University. Candidate will oversee staff of 65 to support of
classroom instruction and expand and enhance research computing within
and outside the campus. Minimum qualifications include an advanced
degree plus five years experience in an information technology
management position. To apply, send a resume; the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of five references; and a one-page vision statement
describing your thoughts on the attributes of a strong academic
computing environment in the next five years to Search Committee,
Director of Academic Information Technology, 107 Beardshear, Iowa State
University, Ames, IA 50011. For more information, see
http://www.iastate.edu/ISUsearch/infotech.html.
*Director of Information Resources, Division of Information Services,
University of Calgary. Candidate will serve as chief operating officer
for library and media services, archives, records management, and the
University of Calgary Press. Requirements include broad understanding of
informational convergence; a working sense of technology, networks,
telecommunication, and multimedia; and in depth knowledge of scholarly
communication, libraries, and the media in an academic context. In
accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be
given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. To apply,
send cover letter and CV to The Caldwell Partners, Suite 3450, 400-3rd
Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB, T2P 4H2. Or, fax to 403-263-6508.
*Director of Information Technologies, Division of Information Services,
University of Calgary. This position serves as chief operating officer
for institutional computing, networking, applications development, the
University MicroStore, and the general campus technological
infrastructure.Successful candidate possesses in depth knowledge of
complex computer systems involving all levels of technology, including
large administrative systems preferably in a university setting. In
accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be
given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. To apply,
send cover letter and CV to The Caldwell Partners, Suite 3450, 400-3rd
Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB, T2P 4H2. Or, fax to 403-263-6508.
*Manager, Media Interface and Network Design (MIND) Lab, Michigan State
University. Position responsible for 3D graphic technical support,
scientific visualization, virtual environment design, lab outreach,
day-to-day administration, and some grant proposal writing. Programming
in C or C++ and knowledge of PCs and UNIX-based computers a must, as is
ability to seek and write research grant proposals. Knowledge and skills
in 3D graphics modeling, animation, or virtual reality simulation is a
plus. To apply, send letter of application and CV with three listed
references to Dr. Frank Biocca, Director, The Media Interface and
Network Design Lab, Department of Telecommunication, Michigan State
University, East Lansing, 48824. For more information, e-mail
Biocca@tcimet.net or see http://mindlab.msu.edu/mind/welcome.html.
FYI
*Hotline Launched. EdLinc, a coalition of more than 35 national
education and library organizations, has established an E-Rate Hotline.
Lines are open weekdays from 10 am to 9 pm (EST). To call the E-Rate
Hotline, dial 1-800-733-6860.
*Name Change. The American Council on Education (ACE) has announced a
name change for their program foremerly known as ACE/PONSI (Program on
Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction). Effective immediately, this ACE
program has been renamed the College Credit Recommendation Service. For
more information, see http://www.acenet.edu/.
CALL FOR PAPERS
*World Multiconference On Systemics, Cybernetics, And Informatics:
Sci'98. July 12-16, 1998. Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa at the Walt
Disney World Village, Orlando, Florida. Conference theme surrounds the
area of educational systems, specifically in educational informatics and
hypermedia; computer-assisted instruction; cybereducation; decision
support; systems for education planning and curricula design; designing
and developing new learning environments; Internet and computer networks
for education; distance education; marketing systems for educational
systems; and education in systemics, cybernetics, and informatics. For
more information on the conference, see http://www.iiis.org or e-mail
WMSCI98@aol.com.
CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHT
*ALN Workshop: Creating Courses Online. Asynchronous Learning Network
(ALN) is pleased to announce the third offering of their very successful
workshop on creating courses online starting on March 2, 1998 and
running for six weeks. Persons who have completed the workshop have been
quite pleased and have created online courses in many different
disciplines. The focus is on use of Microsoft FrontPage for creating a
number of standard online course constructs such as syllabi, assignments
pages, portfolios, use of audio, slides, etc. At the end of this online
course, students will be well on their way to completing an online
course. Expect to spend 10 to 20 hours a week to enjoy the full benefit.
See: http://www.aln.org/alnws/march98/ for details and to register
online.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS [For an expanded listing of conferences, seminars,
workshops, and other events, see
http://www.educom.edu/web/calendar/calendarHome.html.]
*23rd Annual Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration.
February 3-6, 1998. Hyatt Regency, Savannah, Georgia. Contact: Luther
Epting at 601-325-3823.
*Orlando Multimedia '98: 16th Annual Conference on Interactive
Instruction Delivery & Distance Learning Systems. February 18-20, 1998.
Kissimmee, Florida. Contact: http://www.salt.org.
*WBT/OLL'98: Web Based Training/OnLine Learning'98 -- Discussions in
Design and Interactivity. February 23-27, 1998. Conducted entirely
online at http://www.trainingplace.com/learn98/. Contact:
russwill@tmn.com.
*The Alliance for Public Technology 8th Annual Conference -- Avoiding
the Digital Potholes: Empowering People to Make Choices. February 25-28,
1998. Hotel Washington, Washington, D.C. Contact: http://wqw.apt.org.
*SITE 98: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education --
9th International Conference. March 10-14, 1998. Washington, D.C.
Contact: http://www.aace.org/conf/site.
*RIT's 12th Annual Minority Alumni Advisory Committee Career Fair. March
14, 1998. RIT Student Alumni Union. Contact: Peggy Glitch at
716-475-2587.
*18th Annual Microcomputers in Education Conference. March 16-18, 1998.
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona. Contact: Julie Solomon at
MEC98@asu.edu.
*New England Regional Computing Program Annual Conferenc: The Changing
Face of IT. March 22-24, 1998. Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Contact:
http://www.cause.org.
*1998 NAESP Convention: Changing Schools for a Changing World. April
4-7, 1998. Orlanda, Florida. Contact: http://www.naesp.org/conv98.htm.
*Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference-Teaching, Learning, and
Technology: The Next Step. April 5-7, 1998. Middle Tennessee State
University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Contact:
http://www.mtsu.edu/~itconf.
*NACS 75th Annual Meeting and Campus Market Expo. April 17-21, 1998.
Indianapolis, Indiana. Contact: http://www.nacs.org.
EDUCOM'98 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'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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