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Acuta Enews December 2010, Vol 39, No. 12

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Security Snapshot: Notre Dame

From the president..........Matt Arthur, Washington Univ. in St. Louis, ACUTA President

Tech Talk: Network of the People, by the People, and........... Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR

That Smarts!

Establish Yourself on the ACUTA Community

ACUTA Webinar: Employer-Provided Cell Phone Policies

Nominate Now for 201 1 ACUTA Ruth A. Michalecki Leadership Award

Learn More about Financing lT, Network Management..... and More from Your Desktop

Board Report............ George Denbow, Univ. of Texas, ACUTA Secretary/Treasurer

Washington Update Newsletter

Professional Organizations Help Fill the Gaps Jeffry Handal, LSU

lnfo Links ............ Rondy Hayes, Univ. of Northern lowa

Thanks …

Acuta Enews November 2010, Vol 39, No. 11

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From ACUTA Headquarters: Relief from Cell Phone Regulations ......Jeri A. Semer, CAE, Executive Dir.

Security ls Not a Game......... Curt Harler

Nominate for ACUTA Board of Directors

Tech Talk: Cyber Security and Collateral Damage........ Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR

Kansas Universities Get $1.176M Grant from the NSF to Enhance Cyber lnfrastructure

Deadline ls Nov.5 for lnstitutional Excellence Award Nominations

Campus Televideo Releases 2010 Bandwidth and lT Report

PAETEC Provides Catting Service

Learn More about Network Management and Financial lssues without Leaving Your Office

Thanks to Exhibitors and Sponsors at Fall Seminar

Washington Update Newsletter

There ls Still SPIT....................Gary …

2010, Oct. Neopa Pp Minutes

NEOPA Past Presidents Minutes

No abstract provided.

Acuta Enews October 2010, Vol 39, No. 10

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In This Issue

Nominate Now for 2011-2012 Board of Directors

From the President........... Matt Arthur, Washington Univ. in St. Louis, ACUTA President

Nominate Now for ACUTA Institutional Excellence Award

Tech Talk: The Land of Lync'in............... Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR

That Smarts!

FYI: Useful Information from the Campus......... Student Monitor

ACUTA Surveys Voice and Emergency Systems........... Ray Horak, The Context Corporation

Learn More about UC, WiFi, FMC, Green IT and More from Your Desktop

Visit the ACUTA Community Often!

Board Report........... George Denbow, Univ. of Texas, ACUTA Secretary/Treasurer

Washington Update Newsletter

Overheard on the Listserv: It's All about Access

In Memory: …

Nefdc Exchange, Volume 21, Number 1, Fall 2010, New England Faculty Development Consortium

NEFDC Exchange

Contents

Message from the President - Tom Thibodeau, New England Institute of Technology

From the editors - Jeanne Albert, Donna Qualters, Naomi Migliacci, Gouri Banerjee, and Deborah Hirsch

Fall 2010 Conference; Friday, November 19, 2010, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; theme: Better Teaching – Better Learning: Reflective Practices for Faculty and Students; keynote speaker: Dan Willingham, University of Virginia

An excerpt from, Why Don’t Students Like School? - Dan Willingham, University of Virginia

NEFDC Fall 2010 Conference Agenda

Connecting with others

The Benefits of Formal and Informal Reflective Practices - Art McGovern, Nichols College

Seven Ways …

Acuta Enews September 2010, Vol 39, No. 9

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Survey Paints a Picture of Technology on Campus

From ACUTA Headquarters: Net Neutrality Heats Up........... Jeri A. Semer, CAE, Executive Dir.

Tech Talk: Let There Be Light......... Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR

Nominations Open for 2011 ACUTA Institutional Excellence Awards

FYI: Useful Information from the Campus.......... Courtesy of Eric Weil, Student Monitor

Webinar: Overcoming Implementation Challenges with DAS at TAMU

Here's How We Collaborate

Learn More about WiFi, FMC, Green IT, and More from Your Desktop

Info Links......... Randy Hayes, Univ. of Northern Iowa

In Memory

"What Ifs..."........... Gary Audin, Delphi, Inc.

Thanks to Exhibitors and Sponsors at …

Acuta Enews August 2010, Vol 39, No. 8

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From the President........ Matt Arthur, Washington Univ. in St. Louis, ACUTA President

Web Seminar: The Future of United Communications

PAETEC Provides Calling Service

Tech Talk: Thinking Holistically about Mobility........ Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR

Add Names from Your Campus to Your ACUTA Roster

Learn More about UC, WiFi, FMC, Green IT and More from Your Desktop

FYI: Useful Information from the Campus........... Student Monitor

Designing a DAS.............. Ron Walczak, Walczak Technology Consultants

Visit the ACUTA Community Often!

Board Report............... George Denbow, Univ. of Texas, ACUTA Secretary/ Treasurer

Info Links................... Randy Hayes, Univ. of Northern Iowa

Washington Update Newsletter …

Acuta Enews July 2010, Vol 39, No. 7

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From ACUTA Headquarters: FCC: Traveling with Wireless Phones .....Jeri A. Semer, CAE, Executive Dir.

Why Should You Visit the ACUTA Community Often?

Tech Talk: The lnternet Just Keeps on Growing ....Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Cloud Security, Some Guidance...........Gary Audin, Delphi, lnc.

lnfo Links ............. Randy Hayes, Univ. of Northern lowa

Write for the ACUTA Journal in 2011

Second-Notice Membership Dues Mailed July 1

Washington Update Newsletter

Board Report......... George Denbow, Univ. of Texas, Austin

New Members

Check lt Out: Press Releases...Job Postings...RFls/RFPs...Special Deals

Acuta Enews June 2010, Vol 39, No. 6

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In this Issue

Extremely Strong Program Planned for San Francisco Seminar

From the President..........Matt Arthur, Washington Univ. in St. Louis, ACUTA President

Can Wireless Replace the RSTN?.... Gary Audin, Delphi, lnc.

Add Names from Your Campus to Your ACUTA Roster

Multi-Event Discount: Attend More in 2010 and Save More!

ACUTA Resources Are Better than Ever

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

FYI: Useful lnformation from the Campus...................Student Monitor

Board Report............ George Denbow, Univ. of Texas, ACUTA Secretary/Treasurer

lnfo Links .......... Randy Hoyes, Univ of Northern lowa

Washington Update Newsletter

Welcome New Members

Check lt Out: Press Releases...Job Postings...RFls/RFPs...Special Deals

Acuta Enews May 2010, Vol 39, No. 5

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Report from Annual Conference in San Antonio

From ACUTA Headquarters: Expanded ACUTA Benefits Jeri A. Semer, CAE, Executive Dir.

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

Tech Talk: A Different Way of Measuring Value of Unified Communications....... Kevin Tonzillo, Dux PR

See the Conference on Your Desktop

DC Update ................Dove Ostrom, Washington State Univ. (retired)

ACUTA Alert: Write Your Senators to Urge Passage of IRS/Cell Phone Legislation

Dues lnvoices Mailed May 1

Washington Update Newsletter

lnfo Links ............ Randy Hayes, Univ. of Northern lowa

Another Great Conference, More Terrific Prizes!

Board Report ......... George Denbow, Univ. of Texas, Austin

New Members …

Acuta Enews April 2010, Vol 39, No. 4

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From the President.. ...,Harvey "Buck" Buchanan, Florida State Univ., ACUTA President

Board Report...........,.. George Denbow, Univ of Texas, ACUTA Secretary/Treasurer

Tech Talk Riding the Hype Cycle ...Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR

Washington Update Newsletter

DC Update Dave Ostrom, Washington State Univ (retired)

Magnussen Named to Pandemic Planning Working Group

Congratulations to Sharon Stille and Mark Watters

Add Names from Your Campus to Your ACUTA Roster

Member Anniversaries

Multi-Event Discount: Attend More in 2010 and Save More!

Welcome New Members

Check lt Out: Press Releases...Job Postings...RFls/RFPs...Special Deals

Nefdc Exchange, Volume 22, Number 1, Spring 2010, New England Faculty Development Consortium

NEFDC Exchange

Contents

Message from the President: Where would you be - Tom Thibodeau, New England Institute of Technology

From the editors -

Spring 2010 Conference, Friday, May 21, 2010, Westford, Massachusetts, United States; theme: Teaching for Learning; keynotes speaker: D. Christian Jernstedt, Dartmouth College, "How Learning Changes Brains"

A Book and Readings List for Thinking about the Human Mind - G. Christian Jernstedt, Dartmouth College

Embracing the Intimidating: Assessing Student Learning in a Non-major Online Science Course - Kristine Larsen, Central Connecticut State University

Save the date! 2010 Fall Conference, November 19, 2010, Westford, Massachusetts, United States; theme: Better Teaching, Better …

Scandal On The Plains: William F. Slocum, Edward S. Parsons, And The Colorado College Controversies, Joe P. Dunn

Great Plains Quarterly

This is a story about a scandal that took place on the western frontier, a sexual harassment crisis involving one of giants of late-nineteenth and early twentieth-century education and the disgraceful treatment of the man who pursued the case. The treatment of the two related incidents in the several official histories of the institution constitutes a travesty that one is tempted to call "scandalous." The physical place of this saga is important because the original events transpired within a burgeoning frontier community and at a young western institution that was successfully carving out its place in the national academic scene. …

Acuta Enews March 2010, Vol 39, No. 3

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Board of Directors for 2010-2011

From ACUTA Headquarters: Broadband Grants Announced..........Jeri A. Semer, CAE, Executive Dir.

Mark Watters, Ball State University, Wins ACUTA Conference Package

Message from ACUTA Young Professionals Subcommittee ......... Jana McDonald, Texas A&M University

Be a Moderator or Monitor at the Annual Conference

Mutli-Event Discount: Attend More in 2010 and Save More!

Tech Talk: Meeting the Challenge of Measuring UC's Benefits...... Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR

Washington Update Newsletter

DC Update ..............Dave Ostrom, Washington State Univ. (retired)

Pennsylvania Coalition Awarded $99.6 Million NTIA Grant

ln Memory: Denny Grandowicz

lnfo links............. Randy Hayes, Univ. of Northern …

Acuta Enews February 2010, Vol 39, No. 2

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In This Issue

From the President.......... Harvey "Buck" Buchanan, Florida State Univ. ACUTA President

Tech Talk: MANET: Not the Art, but the Science......... Kevin Tanzill, Dux PR

Cast Your Vote for ACUTA Board

DC Update........... Dave Ostrom, Washington State Univ. (retired)

Overheard on the Listserv: Handling Large Volumes of Incoming Calls

Washington Update Newsletter

Your State/Province Could Be #1

A Rank Amateur's Guide to Twitter........... Daphne Gray-Grant

Thanks to Sponsors for 2009

Multi-Event Discount: Attend More in 2010 and Save More!

Bring Winter Seminar to Your Desktop

Board Report............ George Denbow, Univ. of Texas, ACUTA Secretary/ Treasurer

Info Links........... Randy …

Acuta Enews January 2010, Vol 39, No. 1

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In this Issue

From ACUTA Headquarters: Seizing Opportunity in a New Decade.... Jeri A. Semer, CAE, Executive Dir.

Where Were You in 2000? Where Will You Be in 2020?

Tech Talk: When Reality Isn't Good Enough, Augment It.......... Kevin, Tanzillo, Dux PR

Multi-Event Discount: Attend More in 2010 and Save More!

DC Update............. Dave Ostron, Washington State Univ. (retired)

Come to New Orleans- Or Bring New Orleans to Your Office

Nominate Now for ACUTA Ruth A Mickalecki Leadership Award

Be a Moderator or Monitor at the Annual Conference

Board Report.......... Jeri A. Semer, CAE, Executive Director

Info Links............. Randy Hayes, …

Review Of Teaching Graphic Novels, By Katie Monnin, Susan Spangler

SANE journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education

No abstract provided.

Rationale For Pride Of Baghdad, Crag Hill Ph.D.

SANE journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education

A rationale for teaching the graphic novel Pride of Baghdad at the secondary level.

Rationale For Magneto: Testament, Brian Kelley

SANE journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education

A rationale for teaching the graphic novel Magneto:Testament in secondary schools.

Sequential Art, Graphic Novels, And Comics, Brian Kelley

SANE journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education

The first global distribution of a paper prepared for the Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Graphic Novels Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association,the Executive Board of the New Jersey Reading Association, and the Legislative and Professional Standards Committee of the NJRA.

Place As Text: Approaches To Active Learning (Second Edition), Bernice Braid, Ada Long

National Collegiate Honors Council Monographs

CONTENTS

Dedication and Acknowledgments

Preface to the Second Edition — Ada Long and Bernice Braid

Introduction — Bernice Braid

Honors Semesters: Anatomy of Active Learning — William Daniel

Honors Semesters: An Architecture of Active Learning — Bernice Braid

Internal Assessment of Honors Semesters — Ann Raia

External Evaluation of Honors Semesters — Ada Long

Student Perspectives on Honors Semesters — Elizabeth Beck

Other Structural Models of Active Learning

City as Text™ — Bernice Braid

Faculty Institutes — William Daniel

Summer High School Field Experiences — Bernice Braid

Sleeping Bag Seminars — Joan Digby

College Recruitment Exercises — Bernadette Low

Orientation …

Partners In The Parks: Field Guide To An Experiential Program In The National Parks (1st Edition), Joan Digby, Bill Atwill, Angela Calise, James Clarke, Rebecca Cole-Will, Rony Enriquez, Greg Fahy, Sarah L. Fann, Pavel Goriacko, Andy Grube, Kathleen King, Matt Nickerson, Joy Ochs, Elizabeth O’Donnell, C. P. Price, Heather Thiessen-Reily

National Collegiate Honors Council Monographs

When Joan Digby first proposed taking collegiate honors students into our national parks, I jumped at the chance. Within minutes of reading her email, I not only responded with an enthusiastic “Yes!” but went so far as to volunteer the resources of the Southern Utah University Honors Program to get things started. Nestled among 5 national parks in southwestern Utah, I felt our campus would be a natural focal point for the kind of program Joan envisioned. Within weeks we had laid the groundwork for a proof-of-concept pilot project at nearby Bryce Canyon National Park. Little did I know at …

Comic Vision, Gale Acuff

SANE journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education

A narrative, rhetorical poem

College Of Agricultural Sciences And Natural Resources: 17th Annual Report August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR): Annual Reports

Introduction excerpt

Seventeenth Annual Report for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). Reflects on the accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students, reviews the year, and serves as an archive of accomplishments. Primarily covers the period August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010.

Seventy-three schools competed for recognition as innovators in undergraduate education. Only 16 were selected. UNL is one of the 16 - the only one in our peer group as well as the only one in the Big 12. In fact, UNL is one of only five major research universities to be named ‘first tier’ …

Survivor Academe: Assessing Reflective Practice, Laurel Johnson Black, Terry Ray, Judith Villa

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Reflective practice is a goal for many academic professional development programs. What do faculty participants gain from a reflective practice program, and how much reflection do they actually practice? Using interviews and grounded theory, we identified three crucial needs being met by such a program at our university. In addition, we compared participants’ comments to the elements of reflection established by Dewey and Rodgers to determine the extent of their reflection. The results call for more assessment to better align the structures of reflective practice programs with participant needs as well as further research on the effects of reflective practice …

Rx For Academic Medicine: Building A Comprehensive Faculty Development Program, Megan M. Palmer, Mary E. Dankoski, Randy R. Brutkiewicz, Lia S. Logio, Stephen P. Bogdewic

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Faculty in academic medical centers are under tremendous stress and report low satisfaction. The need for faculty development in medical schools is great, yet it remains largely unmet across the United States. To ensure ongoing success in academic medicine, medical schools must institute comprehensive faculty development programs. In this chapter, we describe the development of an office for faculty affairs and professional development at the Indiana University School of Medicine, including key collaborations, budget trends and infrastructure development, strategic planning, ongoing assessment planning, goal setting, and early patterns of participation.

The Case For Excellence In Diversity: Lessons From An Assessment Of An Early Career Faculty Program, Dorothe J. Bach, Mary Deane Sorcinelli

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Many colleges and universities have come to understand the added educational value of having a more diverse faculty, and some have created specific programs to enhance recruitment, development, and retention of underrepresented faculty. How do these programs help underrepresented faculty start a successful career? How can they help a diverse faculty build thriving, long-term careers in academia? This chapter addresses these questions by sharing the findings and lessons learned from an internal and external assessment of the Excellence in Diversity Fellows Program at the University of Virginia.

About The Authors, Volume 28 (2010)

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

About the editors and authors of volume 28 (2010) of To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development.

Weaving Promising Practices For Inclusive Excellence Into The Higher Education Classroom, María Del Carmen Salazar, Amanda Stone Norton, Franklin A. Tuitt

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Higher education is faced with an increasingly diverse student body and historic opportunities to foster inclusive excellence, meaning a purposeful embodiment of inclusive practices toward multiple student identity groups. Although the benefits of inclusive excellence are well established, college faculty often cite barriers to promoting it in classrooms, and this creates an opening for faculty developers to support them in weaving promising practices for inclusive excellence into their teaching. This chapter highlights the practices of inclusive faculty and the methods faculty developers can use to promote inclusive excellence along five dimensions: (1) intrapersonal awareness, (2) interpersonal awareness, (3) curricular transformation, …

Dysfunctional Illusions Of Rigor: Lessons From The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning, Craig E. Nelson

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

My initial teaching practices were based on nine “dysfunctional illusions of rigor.” Overcoming them required revision of my ideas on the value of “hard” courses, the effectiveness of traditional methods, grade inflation, what students should be able to do initially, the fairness of traditional approaches, the importance of fixed deadlines, the importance of content coverage, the accessibility of critical thinking, and the appropriate bases for revising courses and curricula. I present the initial illusions and some more realistic views. These more realistic views are framed in terms of key research findings and some readily accessible models for improved practices.