Question 7: everything else…
Posted on June 1st, 2007 by Amy Pearlman
What else would you like Information Services to consider as part of this process?
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Question 6: Security versus convenience.
Posted on June 1st, 2007 by Amy Pearlman
We know that our community wants their computers and services both on their desks and in our public environments to be easy to use, and want data to be accessible. However, the direction of legal decisions in this country requires more and more security consciousness. How do we go about finding a balance between security [...]
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Question 5: BiCo - TriCo issues.
Posted on June 1st, 2007 by Amy Pearlman
Over the last several years, there has been an interest in exploring options for Bi-College and Tri-College collaboration in computing-related systems and services. Suggested reasons for this are sometimes those of financial advantage and other times in order to better serve the needs of cross-registered students. What technology changes could Haverford and Bryn Mawr make [...]
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Question 4: Use of vendors.
Posted on June 1st, 2007 by Amy Pearlman
Many students are already taking advantage of the integrated set of tools provided through Google Apps (email, calendar, instant message among others). Both Google and Microsoft are offering their “groupware” software for college branding. Although the account would end in @brynmawr.edu, it would be a Google or Microsoft account in terms of features, the use [...]
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Question 3: Ubiquitous access.
Posted on June 1st, 2007 by Amy Pearlman
We have noted within our community an increased demand for work-from-home options, and also greater support for laptops and other mobile devices. What aspects of this are more important (most impactful) for members of the community? One way to achieve this ubiquitous access to your Bryn Mawr materials is by making most applications available through [...]
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Question 2: Choice versus sustainability?
Posted on June 1st, 2007 by Amy Pearlman
Bryn Mawr has historically been supportive of a variety of software and operating system choices. While we enjoy being an organization that supports our community’s choices and preferences, this does place stress on limited resources and makes it harder to create an integrated and sustainable environment. What balance might we look to create between choice [...]
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Question 1: Treat everyone the same?
Posted on June 1st, 2007 by Amy Pearlman
Most institutions have some differences, to varying extents, between the services they provide to faculty/staff compared to students. We know that these groups have a variety of different needs and wants, but also that supporting them in a cohesive fashion has its benefits. Bryn Mawr has provided generally, but not exactly, the same services to [...]
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