Nuts and Bolts Track: What Every CISO Should Know

CENIC Update: From the Network to the Cloud

Presenters: John Charles, COO CENIC; Edward Smith, CENIC; Bonnie Edwards, Interim Director of the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Telecommunications and Technology Unit

Description:

This session will provide you with an update on recent changes affecting CENIC’s CalREN network and will provide an overview of the connectivity changes that have affected the community colleges due to the state-wide budget cuts we have all experienced. We will also cover the various CENIC Board initiatives as related to “above-the-network” cloud-based services including VoIP and other initiatives.  Bonnie Edwards will be available to answer any TTIP related funding questions you may have.

Statewide Initiatives Status Update

Presenters: Tim Calhoun, Director of the California Community College Technology Center; Bonnie Edwards, Interim Director of the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Telecommunications and Technology Unit

Description:

What emerging CCC technology services can help better serve your students? How can IT leaders integrate them effectively on their campus? In this presentation, we’ll discuss new technologies being created for student services and instruction by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. To serve the diverse needs of the 112 campuses in this system, services must meet common student needs, yet be customized to reflect local campuses cultures. We’ll discuss strategies being used to create and deploy these services from the Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure Program. This session will help you to prepare for and use new technologies for increased efficiency and effectiveness on your campus.

Legal/Regulatory Update: Know Your Responsibilities

Presenters:  Warren S. Kinsler, Partner, and Sharon Ormond, Senior Associate, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya Ruud & Romo

Description:

This session will provide an overview of various legal issues that impact technology use in districts, including search and seizure, privacy rights, free speech, defamation, social media, and technology use policies

 MIS: What’s New and What’s Not So New!

Presenter: Myrna Huffman, Chancellor’s Office MIS Unit

Description: 

This session will brief CISO’s on State MIS Reporting Requirements, Gainful Employment, Net Price Calculator, Student Services Automated Reporting System, Data Mart Version 2 and the Curriculum Inventory.  This session will also allow time to answer any of your MIS reporting questions.

Accreditation:  How Should IT Participate and Prepare?

Panel Presenters: Deborah Ludford, District Director, Information Services, NOCCCD; Frank Smith, Executive Dean of Technology and Information Resources, Victor Valley College; Bina Susan Isaac, CTO/Dean IT and Institutional Research, College of the Desert

Description:

Preparing for Accreditation is an intensive activity for any college.  Come learn about how to participate in the self-study effectively and prepare for the visit.  A panel will identify the best ways to address the standards with practical advice and tips for success.  Standard II.C is the main focus for participation of technology units in the accreditation process; however, many sections require the help from the IT units to meet the standards.  Come meet several experienced CISO’s and hear their thoughts on this important topic. 

eDiscovery & Records Retention: What You Should Know

Presenters:  Aaron V. O’Donnell, Partner, and Scott J. Sachs, Senior Associate, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya Ruud & Romo

Description:

This session will review various issues with data management and storage, including document retention policies, electronic data discovery, and preservation of evidence and litigation holds.