Join the Discussion » Austin http://blogs.bu.edu/itplan IS&T's Strategic Plan Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:25:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Administrative Efficiency and Effectiveness http://blogs.bu.edu/itplan/2012/10/03/test-post-admin-efficiency-and-effectiveness/ http://blogs.bu.edu/itplan/2012/10/03/test-post-admin-efficiency-and-effectiveness/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:51:43 +0000 Austin http://blogs.bu.edu/itplan/?p=5 Join the discussion of how BU students, faculty, staff and administration use information services to manage BU operations and support strategic decision making.

How can BU best develop and sustain information services that enable productivity, outstanding service quality, and compliance?

What should be the future of remaining core information systems running on obsolescent technology?

How can we better support data-driven decision making?

How can we best ensure information security and mitigate risks to the continuity of University operations?

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How can BU best support research with technical infrastructure and services?

What kinds of infrastructure are required to enable researchers to collaborate across institutions and leverage national and international resources?

What services are required to support the development of new research, the management and data, and regulatory compliance?

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How can BU use technology to make our campus learning environment more effective?

How should technology enable learning beyond the classroom?

What new kinds of learning might technology enable for BU students in the years to come?

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How can we best develop and mature IT Service Management processes and tools to improve service reliability and quality?

How can we best align the activities of central and local IT organizations to provide shared services most efficiently and enable the creation or enhancement of differentiating services? How can we develop sustainable funding models for technology infrastructure and services?

How can we best create career paths for IT staff to enable BU to recruit and retain the best technology service professionals?

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How does technology enhance students’ experiences at BU, especially outside the classroom?

From residence life to enrollment services, informal networks to student organizations, how can BU better use technology to provide a rich experience that supports student safety, satisfaction and success both at BU and beyond?

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