Is Your Strategic Plan Ready for the Latest Innovation? Dr. Deborah Noble Burak Chief Information Officer Northampton Community College Bernadette B. McMahon Independent Technology Consultant, Former CIO David F. Monchusie Chief Information Officer Park University

Panelists Dr. Deborah Noble Burak Chief Information Officer Northampton Community College Bernadette McMahon Independent Technology Consultant, Former CIO David F. Monchusie Chief Information Officer Park University

Northampton Community College Community College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania – established 1967 Approximately 10,000 credit students at 3 campuses Only Community College in Pennsylvania with Residence Halls Achieving the Dream (ATD) Leader College Aspen Prize Award Top 50 Finalist 2013 Center for Digital Education Award - #4 in technology (Large CC) Opened new campus in Monroe County in Summer 2014 Student Focus

Park University Established 1875 as Liberal Arts College 2000 full Masters Level University Flagship Campus – Parkville, MO – Excavated caves 40 Campus centers in 21 states and online Annual student headcount 22,000 from all 50 States and 103 other countries Tri-modal delivery system Accreditation – HLC of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 7th Most Affordable Private University/College in the NATION; 1st in the Midwest (U.S.News and World Report) School of Business ranked #1 “Best for Vets” in the country – Military Times Student and Service Focused

Slide with strategic plan image STRATEGIC PLAN

Trek to the Top Technology Focus Infrastructure improvements Innovation labs MOOCs Assessment Flipped classrooms and emerging technologies Strategic Plan Student Outreach Completion Agenda (Student Success Focus) Diversity and Global Engagement Community Engagement Leadership In Technology

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Park’s Promise Strategic Plan Ensure Student Success Strengthen the Brand Ensure Customer Service and Organizational Effectiveness Optimize the Use of Technology Strengthen Fiscal Position Technology Focus Direct new efforts and resources Innovative delivery Expand into new global markets Analytics and Big Data

BIG DATA

Big Data Volume Velocity Variety Variability Complexity Challenges and Concerns o Security o Real time versus batch o Filtering, etc.

Similarities of Institutions’ Strategic Focus Park’s Promise - Park Ensure Student Success Optimize the Use of Technology Direct new efforts and resources Innovative delivery Trek to the Top – Northampton Completion Agenda (Student Success Focus) Leadership In Technology Infrastructure improvements Flipped classrooms and emerging technologies MOOCs

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Cloud Solutions BYOD

Adapt to rapid change vs. Staying in compliance Budget – must do more with less Expectation of openness vs. Cyber Security Centralized vs. Decentralized Integration of applications CHALLENGES

Success Factors and Approach to Innovation Confirm executive support Obtain stakeholder buy-in and funding Research trends and options Participate in pilot/beta programs Reimagine and reinvent Recognize and reward new approaches Build models and “chunk” up the project Plan, organize, communicate and promote Support and facilitate change Assess, improve and revise

Is your Strategy Ready for the Latest Innovation Park Strategic PlanNothampton Strategic Plan Student Outreach Completion Agenda (Student Success Focus) Diversity and Global Engagement Community Engagement Leadership In Technology Ensure Student Success Strengthen the Brand Ensure Customer Service and Organizational Effectiveness Optimize the Use of Technology Strengthen Fiscal Position

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