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Conference on computing in higher education May 26-27 in Hays

(Editor’s note:  This information is from the CHECK conference’s Call for Proposals e-mailed Jan. 26.)

Conference on Higher Education Computing in Kansas (CHECK) 2010
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
May 26-27, 2010 (Wednesday-Thursday)

Play an active role in CHECK 2010 by submitting a proposal on one of the many important IT topics in higher education. The deadline for submissions is March 12. Submit your proposal online at the CHECK website (www.check.gen.ks.us) or e-mail check@fhsu.edu. Don’t forget to mark your calendars!

Benefits of presenting

As a presenter, you’ll not only help create an innovative and informative program, you will spotlight your institution’s achievements and facilitate progress in the academic community.

Suggested topics

  • Centralization/decentralization of systems, resources, staff
  • Cloud Computing projects, solutions, or benefits
  • Content Management Systems
  • Distributed and distance learning
  • Emerging trends
  • Green IT initiatives
  • Helpdesk topics
    • Mac-related solutions, management
    • Remote administration
    • System cloning
  • Identity management
  • Information propagation via wiki, blog, knowledgebase, portal, etc.
  • Innovations in efficiency: solutions for saving money, staff, resources
  • IT asset management
  • Instructional computing
    • Tools such as DyKnow, Soft-Chalk, Adobe products
    • Hands-on experiences
  • KITO – how’s and why’s of project submission
  • Mobile devices
    • Encryption challenges and solutions
    • Integration with education
  • Social networking integration with education
  • Virtualization
    • Virtual desktop infrastructure techniques
    • Client (Fusion, Workstation, Virtual PC, etc.) and server (ESX, Hyper-V, Xen, etc.) technology
    • Dealing with Virtual Sprawl

Format

Presentations may take one of the following forms, or you may suggest an alternative format. All presentations are limited to 45 minutes, and presenters are encouraged to leave time at the end of the session for questions and answers.

  • Lecture-style presentations are the traditional format in which a paper is presented with limited audience interaction.
  • Panel discussions consist of a panel of multiple speakers, each offering a perspective on an issue or set of issues.
  • Campus perspectives presentations share the experiences of several (two to four) institutions dealing with the same challenge on their respective campuses.

Include the following when submitting a proposal:

  • Title
  • Presentation style (see above for descriptions)
  • Abstract, 75 words maximum. If your proposal is accepted, the abstract will appear on the CHECK website and in the program guide.
  • Statement of problem or issue
  • Description of activity, project, or solution
  • Outcome
  • Importance or relevance for other institutions
  • Name(s) of presenter(s) and title(s)
  • Requested equipment (i.e. internet connection, projector, etc)
  • Contact information: Name, title, phone number, and email address

For questions about submitting proposals or to find out more about CHECK 2010, see www.check.gen.ks.us or e-mail check@fhsu.edu.

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