Campus Technology July Issue

July 2010

Special report: Making the Switch


Cover Story

Making the Switch

Surviving an SIS Breakup

Divorcing one student information system and hooking up with another can be a living hell. But if the right plan is in place, the transition—even with the inevitable glitches—can go surprisingly smoothly.

By Matt Villano


Making the Switch

Mission Critical: Selecting the Right LMS

With so many products on the market—boasting an ever-increasing menu of features—there are myriad factors that go into choosing a new learning management system. How well the LMS supports your school’s overall mission should be one of them.

By Dian Schaffhauser


Features

Online Education

A Better Blend

The hybrid approach to learning has benefited both from the trials of early pioneers and the technological advances of recent years.

By Jennifer Demski


Focus

IT Leadership

Filling the Vacuum

How mentoring can serve as a cornerstone for your IT department’s succession plan.

By Bridget McCrea


Networking

EBS: Use It or Lose It

There may be idle wireless spectrum on your campus that could be utilized for broadband.

By Wendy Chretien


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Follow The Content

Education publishers are seeing the writing on the wall for digital content. Are you?

By Geoffrey H. Fletcher


Trendspotter

Trendspotter

Seek and Ye May Find

An increase in higher ed IT job postings may be good news for job seekers.