December 2010


Cover Story

IT Funding

5 Smart Investments for Your Tech Dollars

A panel of higher ed CIOs share what they are spending their money on—and why—in these lean budget days.

By Jennifer Demski


Features

IT Leadership

A Certified Stamp of Approval: How Important Are IT Certifications?

While certifications are desirable—or required—for some hires, CIOs believe their real benefits extend beyond the interview room.

By David Raths


Globalization

IT and The Year of the Chinese Campus

Keeping IT services operational for a campus set in China requires more than just technical savvy.

By Dian Schaffhauser


Focus

Security

7 Security Threats in the Cloud

Top threats to the security of your cloud-based computing—and what you can do about them.

By Adam Swidler


The Web

The Little Search Engine That Could

In response to creeping subscription fees, Rice University created a powerful campus search engine application all its own.

By Bridget McCrea


In This Issue

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My Learning Curve

What I’ve figured out, so far, about higher education IT and my promises for the year ahead.

By Therese Mageau