AIKCU Technology Symposium wrap-up, photos and presentations

June 22nd, 2010

DANVILLE, Ky. - Nearly 100 AIKCU campus technology professionals, librarians, and faculty members converged on the campus of Centre College last week for the 4th annual AIKCU Technology Symposium. This was the largest crowd in the event’s history.

The event kicked off on Wednesday, June 16 with three in-depth pre-conference sessions. Here, Centre’s Luke Hatcher drives home a point to remember as he talks about Centre’s utilization of Google services in the “Google Apps for Education” pre-conference session.

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The actual conference kicked off Thursday morning with a welcome from Centre president John Roush and AIKCU president Gary Cox. Then participants were off to diverse sessions that included educational technology and information literacy topics like “Information Literacy as Taught in Moodle” and information technology presentations like “Getting More for Less from VMware” and “Hosting an Accreditation Visit from an IT Perspective.” (See the complete agenda here.)

More photos (also on Facebook):

Presentations from the individual sessions are linked below. Others will be added as they become available.

IT Presentations:

Getting More for Less from VMware: How the indigent can still benefit from virtualization - Jason Whitaker, Transylvania University

The Exinda WAN Optimazation Appliance - Jason Whitaker, Transylvania University

Zimbra: Next Generation Email and Collaboration - Jason Whitaker, Transylvania University

Future Trends for Technology in Education - John Lympany & Kevin Blankenship, Berea College

Helpdesk and Inventory: Frustrations, Headaches, and Nightmares - Tyler Chelf and Luke Hatcher, Centre College

Microsoft eLearning Solutions - John McGrath, Bell Techlogix


Library/Information Literacy Presentations

Information Literacy as Taught in Moodle - Kathy Eby, Brescia University

Virtual Reference, Virtual Marketing, Virtually Free: Expanding Library Services and Marketing on a Shoestring - Lesley Jackson, Centre College

Web 2.0 Tools That Can Improve Student Learning - Vince DiNoto, Jefferson Community and Technical College

Berea Digital - When is a screwdriver not a screwdriver? - Susan Henthorn, Berea College

Student Research Redefined - Carrie Frey, Centre College

Special Thanks to AIKCU’s Technology Partners

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The conference was free for participants from AIKCU member campuses thanks to the generous support of AIKCU’s technology business partners. We thank them for their support of the Symposium and the valuable resources they offer our members throughout the year.

Presenting Sponsors:
Ebsco (Registration)
MCPc (Break)
Bell Technologix (Dinner)
Dell(Dinner)
Creative-Image Technologies (Break)
Atlas (Break)
Systems Design Group (Lunch)
Windstream (Break)

Sponsors:

All of the above and
AT&T
IntraSource
Matrix Integration
New Horizons
Omnilert
Software Information Systems (SIS)
TechDepot
VistaOne

AIKCU Technology Symposium Pre-Conference Session Details

April 26th, 2010

The AIKCU Technology Symposium includes three pre-conference sessions on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 16. Like the Symposium itself, there is no fee for participation in the pre-conference sessions for AIKCU member staff, but space is limited. All pre-conference sessions take place from 1-4 pm (EDT) on the campus of Centre College. Registration for both the pre-conference sessions and the AIKCU Technology Symposium is online at http://www.aikcu.org/2010/03/08/technologysymposium/.

Pre-Conference Session Details

ILLiad /Ares Workshop and Demonstration
Presenter: Stephanie Spires, Atlas Systems, Inc.
Location: Franklin Olin Hall 023

1:00 - 2:00 Streamline reserves processing and manage copyright with Ares Reserves Management Solution

The Ares system automates library reserve services and provides fast, effective use for faculty, students, and reserve staff. Robust copyright management, integration with a variety of e-Learning environments, and the ability to accept a wide variety of file formats are just a few of the key Ares features. Additional information can be found at: http://www.atlas-sys.com/products/ares/features.html

The Ares faculty and student web interfaces will be demonstrated as well as processing workflows in the staff client.

2:00-2:15 Q & A about Ares

2:15 - 2:45 Odyssey
Odyssey software allows sending and receiving of electronic documents to other Odyssey & ILLiad sites FREE for interlibrary loan purposes. This demo will show how to configure and begin using Odyssey.

2:45 - 3:00 Break

3:00 - 4:00 ILLiad 8

ILLiad 8

The release of ILLiad 8.0 brings a new look to the ILLiad we know and love. We’ll explore the new interface and briefly review the borrowing and lending workflows. We will also demo the newest ILLiad feature called Addons to allow you to designate your own tabs on a request form to perform actions, like a web search, based on information in the ILLiad request. Once a result is found, you can even update information in ILLiad based on the results of your search.

OCLC ILLiad is a model, implemented in software, of the interlibrary loan process. Developed in the ILL Department at Virginia Tech, it is the only ILL product created as a result of ILL staff review of the entire ILL operation. The result is a superior product which encompasses every action in the ILL process, producing a highly efficient and effective work environment. This environment enhances customer service while significantly reducing costs and staff workload. Additional information can be found at: http://www.oclc.org/illiad/about/default.htm.

VMWare Advanced Topics: Upgrading to vSphere 4, Virtual Desktop and Uses of the free ESXi product
Presenters: Darrel Arbaugh, Systems Design Group; Jason Whitaker, Transylvania University; Shane Wilson, Centre College
Location: Campus Center/Ewen Mtg Rm

1:00 - 1:30 Getting more for less from VMware, Jason Whitaker, Transylvania University

You don’t always have to pay for a full-blown VMware license in order to enjoy the benefits of VMware virtualization. See how you can use VMware’s free ESXi installation for non-mission critical VMs and for testing purposes. Learn about cheap backup solutions for your ESXi VMs, and how you can buy a smaller “VMware Essentials” license to be able to manage your ESXi installations from Virtual Center.

1:30 - 2:30 Upgrading to vSphere 4, Darrel Arbaugh, Systems Design Group

This technical deep-dive session will cover the benefits of upgrading to VMware vSphere 4 in your datacenter environment. We will cover the ESX versus ESXi deployment scenarios, new licensing structure, new features including vStorage API, Fault Tolerance, Distributed Virtual Switching, and Cisco Nexus 1000V integrated virtual switch. Also, review of traditional disaster recovery and business continuity strategies compared to vSphere 4 strategies reduce the backup window, storage, and bandwidth.

2:30 - 2:45 BREAK

2:45 - 3:45 Managing the desktop experience through VMware View and ThinApp, Darrel Arbaugh, Systems Design Group

This interactive session will cover the enhancements in the upcoming release of VMware View 4.5, including Composer and ThinApp integration. We will cover the rapid ROI virtual desktop deployment can have in your environment and review emerging hardware and software that enhances the end-user experience and reduces key datacenter resources - power, cooling, and space.

3:45+ Hands on with VDI, Shane Wilson, Centre College

Google Apps for Education
Presenters: Luke Hatcher, Centre College; Campbellsville University staff; Ezra Krumhansl, Spalding University
Location: Library Computer Lab, Crounse Basement

1:00 - 1:30 Getting Started with Google, Luke Hatcher, Centre College
Initiating a relationship, Setting up the Site, Authentication Options, Admin Interface

1:30 - 2:00 Choosing which Google Applications to Include, Luke Hatcher, Centre College
Overview of all available applications, how to turn on/off applications, how to add apps from the Google Marketplace, User Interface Sync Issue

2:00 - 2:45 A Closer Look at Google Docs, Spreadsheets, and Presentations, Campbellsville University
Hands-on portion to show how to use docs, spreadsheets, and presentations (creating new, uploading, sharing)

2:45 - 3:00 BREAK

3:00 - 3:45 A Closer Look at Google Sites, Calendar, and Forms (Ezra Krumhansl, Spalding University)
Hands-on portion to show how to create a Google Site, shared calendar, and online forms

3:45 - 4:00 Campus Show and Tell, Luke Hatcher to lead the informal discussion

All workshop participants will be encouraged to share examples of innovative uses, ideas, and examples of any of the Google Apps covered in the workshop

Transy’s Dave Cecil receives AIKCU “For the Greater Good” award

April 21st, 2010

For the Greater Good award winner Dave Cecil (Transy)

AIKCU President Gary S. Cox presents the “For the Greater Good” award to Transylvania University’s Dave Cecil.

Dave Cecil, Director of Financial Aid at Transylvania University, was presented with the AIKCU “For the Greater Good” award at the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities’ April 12 recognition event in Frankfort.

The award recognizes a staff person from one of AIKCU’s twenty member campuses who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the organization and to the advancement of Kentucky’s independent college and university sector.

“Dave is a tireless advocate for students and for student financial aid,” said AIKCU President Gary S. Cox. “In addition to the work he does on a daily basis for students at Transy, he is a leader in the financial aid community. We can always count on Dave to help us track important legislative issues, serve on committees, make legislative calls, spread the word about important issues on campus and beyond, and ensure that the needs of students remain at the forefront.”

Cecil began working for Transylvania in 1997. He has served a number of roles within the Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (KASFAA), where he currently serves as president. He has previously been honored for his leadership in the financial aid arena by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, the Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and the Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

Cecil is the fourth recipient of the AIKCU “For the Greater Good Award.” Previous recipients include Duane Bonifer, Director of Public Relations at Lindsey Wilson College; Rev. John E. Chowning, VP for Church and External Affairs and Executive Assistant to the President at Campbellsville University; and Lyen Crews, Vice President for Business Affairs at Midway College.

AIKCU celebrates career of retiring Transylvania president

April 16th, 2010

Team Picture

Transylvania University President Charles L. Shearer (seated) with AIKCU presidents (L-R): Jim Taylor (Cumberlands), Sandra Gray (Asbury), Governor Paul Patton (Pikeville), Sr. Margaret Stallmeyer (Thomas More), Larry Shinn (Berea), Bill Crouch (Georgetown), Bill Huston (St. Catharine), and Ed de Rosset (Union)

AIKCU honored retiring Transylvania University president Charles L. Shearer at its April 12 celebration event for his dedicated service to Transy and the Association. Shearer will retire at the end of the 2009-10 academic year after 27 years as Transylvania’s president.

AIKCU President Gary S. Cox presented Dr. Shearer with a rocking chair to enjoy during his retirement. Colmon Elridge, (Transy ‘03) Executive Asst. to Governor Steve Beshear, Transylvania Director of Career Services Susan Rayer, and Berea College President Larry Shinn all took to the podium to speak of Dr. Shearer’s ethics, strong leadership, and commitment to Transy, to students, and to the advancement of independent colleges in Kentucky.

Video of remarks about Dr. Shearer by Colmon Elridge (Transy ‘03), Executive Assistant to Governor Steve Beshear:

President Shearer has been active in the association throughout his tenure at Transylvania. He was one of the co-founders of AIKCU’s collaborative Spotlight job fair and served as chair during a critical period in the organization’s history, as AIKCU completed a merger of the Kentucky Independent College Foundation and the Council on Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities.

Transylvania announced this week that Owen Williams will be Shearer’s successor.

AIKCU Technology Symposium Agenda Released

March 24th, 2010

The agenda is now available for the 2010 AIKCU Technology Symposium. The symposium, which is free for AIKCU members, will be held on June 17 at Centre College in Danville. In addition to the sessions listed below, there are three pre-conference sessions offered on Wednesday, June 16. Register online.

AIKCU Technology Symposium
June 17, 2010
Centre College, Crounse Hall
Register

Download: 2010 AIKCU Technology Symposium Agenda (PDF)

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS

AGENDA

8:00 - 8:30 Registration - Crounse Hall

8:30 - 9:00 Opening and Welcome Session - Vahlkamp Theater

9:00 - 10:00 Concurrent Session I - Crounse 315, 301, 302, 313

Helpdesk and Inventory Panel (I-a, Rm 315)
Tyler Chelf and Luke Hatcher, Centre College

Storage Virtualization (I-b, Rm 301)
Ezra Krumhansl, Spalding University

Latest Trends in Multimedia Technology (I-c, Rm 302)
Matt Simons, Creative-image technologies

Imagine, Investigate, and Innovate: Student Research Assignments Redefined (I-d, Rm 313)
Carrie Frey, Centre College

10:15 - 11:15 Concurrent Session II - Crounse 315, 301, 302, 313

“How To” Session on Hosting an Accreditation Visit from an IT Perspective (II-a, Rm 315)
Paul Dupree, Asbury University

Open Source Tools (IIb, Rm 301)
Jason Whitaker, Transylvania University
Shane Wilson, Centre College
Hermano Queiroz, Campbellsville University

Web 2.0 Tools that Can Improve Student Learning (II-c, Rm 302)
Vince A. Dinoto, Jr., Jefferson Community College

Virtual Reference, Virtual Marketing, Virtually Free: Expanding Library Services and Marketing on a Shoestring (II-d, Rm 313)
Lesley Jackson, Centre College

11:30 - 12:30 Screams & Dreams - General Session - Vahlkamp Theater

12:30 - 1:45 LUNCH and Optional Tours - Campus Center

1:45 - 2:45 Concurrent Session III - Crounse 315, 301, 302, 313

Free Digital Signage, or Why Did We Throw Away $15,000 of Equipment? (III-a, Rm 315)
Ezra Krumhansl, Spalding University

Managing Bandwidth with Packetshaper and Exinda (III-b, Rm 301)
Dave Inman, VistaOne
Jason Whitaker, Transylvania University

Providing Academic Services in the Event of an Emergency (III-c, Rm 302)
Keeta Martin Holmes, Centre College

Berea Digital: When is a Screwdriver NOT a Screwdriver (III-d, Rm 313)
Susan Henthorn, Berea College

3:00 - 4:00 Concurrent Session IV - Crounse 315, 301, 302, 313

Microsoft E-Learning Offerings (IV-a, Rm 315)
John McGrath, Belltechlogix

Windows 7 for SysAdmin (IV-b, Rm 301)
Eric Calkin, New Horizons

Future Trends for Technology in Higher Education (IV-c, Rm 302)
John Lympany, Berea College

Demonstration: How to Use Moodle to Teach Information Resources/Information Literacy Online (IV-d, Rm 313)
Kathy Eby, Brescia University

4:00 - 4:30 General Session - Door Prizes & Poster Contest Winners - Vahlkamp Theater

Scenes from Spotlight 2010

March 10th, 2010

More than 50 recruiters met with 150 students last week during the annual AIKCU Spotlight event in Lexington. This marked the 25th year of the collaborative Spotlight event, which provides juniors and seniors from AIKCU member colleges a chance to explore employment opportunities, internships, and graduate schools in a single location. Thanks to all the recruiters and students who participated, and a special thanks to the career services directors at our member institutions for putting the event together.

One Knox at AIKCU Spotlight

Want to see more? Check out photos from earlier Spotlights (2006, 2007) and this video from Spotlight 2009.

2010 AIKCU Technology Symposium: June 16-17

March 8th, 2010

The 2010 AIKCU Technology Symposium will be held at Centre College on Thursday, June 17. The Symposium will be preceded by three pre-conference sessions on Wednesday, June 16. There are no registration fees for the Symposium or pre-conference sessions for AIKCU member staff.

SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION DETAILS

Register below, or use this link

Suggested Lodging

Economy (mention you’re staying for business at Centre College for Centre rate)

Hampton Inn
100 Montgomery Way (US 150 Bypass)
(859) 236-6200 or (800) HAMPTON
Rates: $79 up
“On the House” Hot breakfast
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express
96 Daniel Drive off US 150 Bypass
(859) 236-8600 or (888) HOLIDAY
Rates: $66 up
Continental breakfast
www.ichotelsgroup.com

Closer to campus (Centre discount not applicable)

Comfort Suites
864 Ben-Ali Drive at US 150 & Bypass 127
(859) 936-9300 or (800) 228-5150
Rates: $67 up
Deluxe continental breakfast
www.comfortsuites.com

Bed and Breakfasts
Visit the Danville-Boyle Co. Convention and Visitors Bureau for more bed and breakfast options.

Transy takes second straight “Battle of the Bumpers” title

March 1st, 2010

Transylvania University has won the 2009 AIKCU “Battle of the Bumpers,” the friendly contest between AIKCU’s 20 members to see which institution’s supporters can put the most college-branded license plates on Kentucky highways in a calendar year.

Transylvania supporters purchased 735 plates in 2009 to help Transy repeat as “Battle of the Bumpers” champions. In 2008 Transylvania ended Centre College’s five year reign in the competition.

“I am impressed with the number of alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who choose to show their Transylvania pride on their license plates,” said Transylvania President Charles L. Shearer. “In particular, the support of our loyal alumni has been remarkable.”

Kentucky Independent Higher Education plates advertise allegiance to the featured campus while supporting current students. Ten dollars from the sale of each plate is returned directly to the school’s general scholarship fund. Overall, sales of Kentucky Independent Higher Education plates raised more than $39,000 for student scholarships in 2009.

“I love to see our members’ plates when I’m out on the road,” said Gary S. Cox, AIKCU president. “Because I know that every one of those drivers is a proud supporter of independent colleges and the difference that an independent education makes in students’ lives.”

Centre placed second and Georgetown College placed third in the 2009 sales competition. Overall sales for the 20 participating colleges and universities were up five percent in 2009.

Kentucky Independent Higher Education plates cost $44 upon initial issue and $31 at renewal, including the $10 for student scholarships. For more information, including contact information for your county clerk, visit the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing at http://mvl.ky.gov/MVLWeb/.

AIKCU testifies before House Subcommittee

February 25th, 2010

AIKCU President Gary S. Cox, board chair John Roush, and chair-elect Bill Huston testified this morning about the role of independent education in Kentucky before the House Postsecondary Budget Review Subcommittee. They were invited to testify by Rep. Arnold Simpson, the subcommittee chairman.

Dr. Cox provided a sector-level overview of the diversity of Kentucky’s independent colleges, the importance of Kentucky’s investment in student financial aid, the return on that investment for the Commonwealth, and ways that AIKCU campuses are innovating and collaborating to contain costs and focus on student success. [Download the handouts: AIKCU Presentation to Budget Review Subcommittee, 2/25/10 (PDF)]

President Roush (Centre College) and President Huston (St. Catharine College) talked about their very different institutions. The presidents talked about some of the successes and challenges they see from both ends of the independent college spectrum and challenged legislators to think about ways to increase the role of the independent sector in Kentucky.

Following the formal presentation there was a very positive and extended conversation between legislators and the presidents about the critical roles that Kentucky’s independent colleges can play in helping the state meet the goals of the landmark 1997 House Bill 1 postsecondary reform act.

Spotlight Employment and Internship Fair: March 4

February 10th, 2010

The annual Spotlight Employment and Internship Fair, a collaborative fair for students from all 20 AIKCU member institutions and Hanover College (IN), will be held March 4, 2010 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at the Holiday Inn North in Lexington, KY.

This is the 25th annual Spotlight, the region’s premier career and internship fair. Up to 300 highly qualified juniors and seniors from Kentucky’s independent colleges and universities are expected to attend.

See what students and employers had to say about last year’s Spotlight event:

For more information on Spotlight, visit http://asp.symplicity.com/spotlight/index.php or contact Robin Fleischer at Georgetown College for more details: 502.863.8122 (phone) or email.