Top News
High Tech in High School
The Albany Times Union reports on the emerging trend of bringing high-tech instruction to high school students. If nothing else, this draws additional attention to the need to provide wide access to high-end information resources, such as suggested by NYSHEI through the Academic Research Information Access (ARIA) Act.
Book the Author
David Pietrusza, author of the newly released 1960: LBJ vs. JFK vs. Nixon is available for appearances. If you are interested in hosting this award winning and best selling author, please contact directly.
On Campus: Alfred University
After a site visit at St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, NYSHEI Executive Director Jason Kramer headed to Alfred for the a NYSHEI regional meeting in the Herrick Library of Alfred University.
Transparency in State Government
Until now, the state government has been anything but transparent. Today, the Empire Center for New York State Policy (full disclosure - I used to work there) unveiled a new website that delivers an unprecedented level of information, and in one location.
Visit SeethroughNY and browse the information. Look for new data to be added on a regular basis.
On Campus: Adelphi University
On July 29, 2008 Adelphi University Library Director Charles Simpson hosted a regional NYSHEI meeting at the Swirbul library on the Garden City campus.
Marcoline Joins NYSHEI Board
Beverly Marcoline, Assistant Vice President for Library and Information Technology Services at Utica College, has joined the Governing Board of NYSHEI to represent the Small / Medium Category of private institutions and to fill the seat vacated by Gary Thompson.
Governor Receives Commission Report
Governor David Paterson issued the following release upon receipt of the final report by the Commission on Higher Education.
Final Commission Report
The Commission on Higher Education today quietly released it’s final report, which looks little different from the preliminary report released months earlier.
More Law Schools?
The Albany Times Union reports on a rising debate about three prospective law schools.
Bad News in South Carolina
The below article describes the challenges faced by PASCAL. Importantly, it is also a cautionary tale of what can happen when a issue is not continually heralded to state policy makers.
The Value of Academic and Research Libraries
Testimonials from campus-based researchers have been trickling in. More are needed. Please help in this effort by finding a friendly library user who is willing to avow their support for the importance of your library.
On Campus: Jefferson Community College
Inger Curth, Library Director at Jefferson Community College in Watertown, this week hosted a North Country regional meeting of NYSHEI. Recognizing the need to project the voices of the library beyond the stacks, Ms. Curth invited a wide array of guest to the meeting. The result was an exciting example of the collaborative partnerships NYSHEI has sought.
Vision of Higher Ed’s Future
A meeting of the Innovation & Workforce Development Committee of the Business Council of New York State offered a glimpse into emerging developments in higher education.
The exceedingly interesting meeting featured David King, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at SUNY Oswego and Diane Fodell, Program Director for Innovation and University Relations at IBM.
Join the NYSHEI Web Team
NYSHEI is looking for a few good geeks.
In recent months traffic at www.nyshei.org has grown considerably. Now, it needs your help to reach its full potential.
Follow the discussion of these and other news items at NYSHEI's News page.
Upcoming Events
Regional Meeting
September 5, 2008
Niagara Community College
Sanborn, New York
Regional Meeting
September 11, 2008
Manhattanville College
Purchase, New York
Regional Meeting
October 1, 2008
Manhattan (TBD)
Manhattan, New York
Board Meeting
October 23, 2008
Nylink Offices
Albany, New York
Board Meeting
January 22, 2009
TBD
New York City, New York
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