ResNet Symposium 2009
Symposium Program
The ResNet Symposium is the premier gathering for professionals at the intersection of IT, academics, and college/university housing. The Symposium offers attendees a variety of opportunities to learn about new technologies, investigate support models, develop staff management techniques, discuss academic initiatives, and interact with peers and colleagues.
At the heart of the symposium is the program. The 2009 Program Committee is currently working on the full program for the ResNet Symposium 2009 - 10,000 Lakes, Infinite Ideas and plans to make more details available soon. See below for more information.
Keynote Speaker
The ResNet Symposium 2009 is proud to announce our keynote speaker, Paul Glen. Mr. Glen is known worldwide as a Computerworld columnist and as an award-winning author. His recent book "Leading Geeks: How to Manage and Lead People Who Deliver Technology" received several book awards including the 2003 Financial Times Germany International Book Prize. Learn more about the keynote.
Professional Development Seminars
The Professional Development Seminars (PDS) take place prior to the regular program schedule and are an excellent way to expand your mind at the annual ResNet Symposium. You can register for the PDS when you register for the conference.
Program Sessions
The ResNet Symposium program consists of lectures, panels and birds-of-a-feather sessions all lead and presented by members of the ResNet community. Thanks to everyone who has submitted proposals! Don't forget to evaluate the sessions you attend; this can be done online here.
Cool Tools
- PXE/Thin-Client Deployments
- Implementing Dual-Boot Clusters in a Distributed Environment
- Automated Vista Installation
- Dual-Boot Computer Lab Implementation
- Mapping Technology to Geography -- Campus Technology Map
- Strategies for Backing Up Student Data
Security and Policy
- Web Application Firewalls/Application Development at SCSU
- Adventures in Cyber Security Education: Tufts & Yale
- Organizing a Cyber-Army: Modern Botnet Architecture
Education and Learning Technologies
- WCU's Experiences with Windows Live: It's More Than Just Email
- From Labs to Learning Spaces: Enabling Student Use of Technology
- Managing & Evaluating Student Employees: The Control Panel
Future
- Opening a Walk-in Help Center
- Coming to Your Network Soon! - Windows 7
- Google Apps - One year Later
- From ResNet to Student Computing: The Evolution of Our Program
- Survey Says!
Leadership and Management
- Creating TEAMwork!
- Strategic Planning: Transforming Ideas into Reality
- From Crisis to Calm: Disaster Recovery Planning and Communications Strategies
- Playing Well With Others: Understanding ResLife, Housing, and Student Affairs
- Millenial Misconceptions--How To Work Successfully With Generation Y
- Managing in These Uncertain Times
- BOF: Books and Breakfast
Operations
- IT Outreach: Getting input from students, faculty, and staff
- Panel Discussion: Ticket Tracking -- Missing Something?
- Evolution of our Tiered Support
- In-House Solution for Scheduling Shifts and Managing Payforms
- Upgrading your DSL Infrastructure
- Basic Computer Cleanup
- Distance Training Strategy for World-class Support
- ResNet at the University of British Columbia
- Network Neutral Traffic Shaping using Linux
Program Chair
The Program Committee chair for the ResNet Symposium 2009 is Teresa Pearson of Indiana University. Teresa can be contacted at teresa.pearson@resnetsymposium.org.