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Western Michigan University

2006

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Geosciences Newsletter - 2006, Department Of Geosciences Dec 2006

Geosciences Newsletter - 2006, Department Of Geosciences

Geological and Environmental Sciences News

Vol. 2, No. 2

  • Mohamed Sultan, Chairperson
  • Faculty News
  • Department News
  • Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education (MGRRE)
  • Department Updates
  • Graduate Student News
  • Awards & Graduations
  • Alumni News
  • Outstanding Alumni Academy
  • Dedication Ceremony Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education (MGRRE) New Faces in the Geosciences


Retaining Information Technology Employees In Higher Education, Mary Holmes Dec 2006

Retaining Information Technology Employees In Higher Education, Mary Holmes

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The retention of qualified Information Technology (IT) employees is at an all time low within higher education institutions. IT personnel are essential for higher education institutions to effectively integrate technology into their educational programs. These IT employees contribute to their institution's teaching/learning mission, while simultaneously supporting complex and highly visible administrative operations. Yet, all previous research regarding IT employee retention issues had only been conducted within corporate settings.

To examine factors related to IT employees' retention within public higher education, an internet-based study was sent to IT employees in all four-year public universities throughout Michigan. The survey included questions within …