C-Level View :: March 28, 2007 -- Campus Technology

Invest Locally: A community source leader's thoughts on how to break down the barriers to open source adoption.; By Christopher D. Coppola; Sakai, Kuali, uPortal, Moodle, and others are taking advantage of a better way to build software through open source communities… Spending dollars on open source ensures that these communities have the resources necessary to be sustainable over the long term....

Enterprise Content Management and Open Source BI Emerge at TDWI: Higher education's rapidly growing interest in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing comes at a time when many new trends and techniques are appearing in BI. The convergence of content management and BI is one, and though it is still early--there are only a few products available right now--this year's TDWI World Conference is leading the charge with three days of classes on the topic....
IBM, Universities Expand Accessibility Project: IBM is working with several universities to expand a repository of reusable learning materials that will make it easier for student developers to make software more accessible to people with disabilities. The repository will help change a culture in which the majority of faculty respondents do not teach accessibility in the classroom, IBM said....

Baylor Names CIO, Libraries Dean from Wellesley: Baylor University named Pattie Orr vice president for information technology and dean of its libraries. Orr, who is pursuing a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Massachusetts, is currently director of user services at Wellesley College....

University of Kentucky Initiative to Advance AI Efforts Across the Campus and State

The University of Kentucky has launched CATS AI (Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy), a campuswide effort aimed at advancing AI across the institution's 17 colleges, libraries, research centers, and institutes; its academic and healthcare enterprises; and throughout the state.
Where Are You on the Ed Tech Maturity Curve?

Ed tech maturity models can help institutions map progress and make smarter tech decisions.
Copilot Gets Expanded Role in Office, Outlook, and Security

Microsoft has doubled down on its Copilot strategy, announcing new agents and capabilities that bring deeper intelligence and automation to everyday workflows in Microsoft 365.
Reimagining Software Access to Transform the Student Experience

Software access is a strategic priority — not a technical afterthought. Success depends on faculty engagement, institution-wide collaboration, and a clear focus on student outcomes.