May 23-24, 2006
K-State Student Union
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Play an active role in CHECK 2006 by submitting a proposal on one of the
many important IT topics in higher education. The deadline for
submissions is March 14, 2006 . *Submit your proposal via email to
check2006@k-state.edu <mailto: check2006@k-state.edu>. *Include “Check
2006 Proposal” in the subject.
You may also send suggestions for topics you would like to learn about
at the CHECK 2006 conference.
*Benefits of Presenting*
As a presenter, you'll not only help create an innovative and
informative program, you will spotlight your institution's achievements
and facilitate progress in the academic community.
*Suggested topics:*
· Spans to the Future: Strategic Planning and the Information Infrastructure
· Technology Expectations: The Next Generation of Teaching and Learning
· Enterprise Architecture
· Wireless Architecture and Standards
· Accessibility and/or Forwards Compatibility
· Technology Enhanced Classrooms
· Vidcasting and/or Podcasting
· Digital Humanities Commons
· Wikis and Blogs
· Digital Rights Management in Online Education Environments
· Current Threats – Worms, Bugs & Trojans
· Instant Messaging
· Automation of Student Registration Systems (computer registration)
· Emerging trends
· Video conferencing
· Kan-Ed, Kan-Ren, Kan-Win “Status Report”
· Optical Networks
· Learning Management Systems
· Project Management – Enterprise Project Management
· E-Portfolios
· Electronic Theses, Dissertations and Reports
· Enterprise Resource Planning
· Scalable messaging systems for the future
· IT disaster recovery plans
· Implementation of Content Management System
· High cost of security; higher cost of not having security
Presentations may take one of the following forms, or you may suggest an
alternative format:
· *Lecture-style presentations* are the traditional format in which a
paper is presented with limited audience interaction. Time for questions
and answers is encouraged. 45 minute time limit.
· *Panel discussions* consist of a panel of multiple speakers, each
offering a perspective on an issue or set of issues. Time for questions
and answers is encouraged. 45 minute time limit.
· *Campus perspectives* presentations share the experiences of several
( two to four ) institutions dealing with the same challenge on their
respective campuses. Time for questions and answers is encouraged. 45
minute time limit.
*Please include the following when submitting a proposal:*
· Title
· Presentation style (see above for descriptions)
· Abstract, 250 words maximum. Abstract should include the following
details:
o Statement of problem or issue
o Description of activity, project, or solution
o Outcome
o Importance or relevance for other institution
· Name(s) of presenter(s)
· Requested equipment (i.e. internet connection, projector, etc)
· Contact information: Name, title, phone number, and email address
For questions about submitting proposals or to find out more about CHECK
2006 visit http://www.check.gen.ks.us < http://www.check.gen.ks.us/>, or
send emails to check2006@k-state.edu <mailto: check2006@k-state.edu>.