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Partnerships for Educational Reform

Presenters:
       George H. Watson, College of Arts and Sciences, U.Delaware
       Martha Carothers, Office of Undergraduate Studies, U.Delaware
       Leila C. Lyons, IT User Services, University of Delaware

Despite spending millions of dollars on infrastructure, computing equipment, and software, many campuses have not yet realized the full potential of information technology for enhancing and transforming undergraduate education. While the University of Delaware has developed a wealth of services and programs that support teaching and learning it has been confusing for faculty to locate the most appropriate service provider, or to define the best solution to their needs.

To achieve a strategic institutional goal-the reform of undergraduate education-key instructional support units have partnered. Rather than provide overlapping, or even competing services, and offering programs with conflicting timeframes, these primary units now work together to provide a cohesive suite of programs and services. This effort successfully infuses active learning strategies and effective use of technology into the institutional culture.

In this presentation, a representative of each unit will address their role:

• institutional reform, funding, etc.
• pedagogical issues, faculty teaching changes, etc.
• technology support

Discussion will cover issues of organizational leadership, evolution and delivery of programs, and ongoing assistance.

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