{"id":175,"date":"2016-08-15T10:12:31","date_gmt":"2016-08-15T14:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.scranton.edu\/itmatters\/?p=175"},"modified":"2016-08-17T11:04:39","modified_gmt":"2016-08-17T15:04:39","slug":"building-bridges-cross-institutional-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.scranton.edu\/itmatters\/2016\/08\/15\/building-bridges-cross-institutional-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Bridges: Collaborate with IT"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"collaboration\"Partnerships among University departments can accomplish complex and far-reaching tasks more effectively than when these are\u00a0acting alone. Working\u00a0together\u00a0to improve processes that help to develop solutions together, can generate good ideas with results that might not otherwise manifest.\u00a0It also lends itself to creating an environment where departments can gather their resources to more effectively research new\u00a0product and process implementations, or to leverage and negotiate prices and terms from vendors.<\/p>\n

How do we collaborate with IT?<\/strong>
\nOne of the main areas that IT can help is in the vetting and implementation of Cloud Computing Services and third party products. There are\u00a0policies and guidelines for the Use of Cloud Computing Services<\/a>. There are security and Banner\/ERP integration implications that need to be considered. IT also works closely with General Counsel for contract reviews.\u00a0By pulling together IT resources and the functional user experts, we can ensure that we are getting the best product for the University.\u00a0Individuals can email techsupport@scranton.edu<\/a> with project details. The Technology Support Center will review the submission and submit the request to the appropriate IT office.<\/p>\n

What IT projects are groups currently collaborating on?<\/strong>
\nCurrently, we are looking at both a RoyalDrive and a Footprints replacement. Teams for both of these projects consist of faculty\u00a0and\u00a0staff, to test and help with the implementation of the different products. Another area that IT has decided to collaborate\u00a0with outside offices is the\u00a0Windows 10 pilot, because it has allowed for more testing by a variety of members in our community to make the deployment more successful and streamlined\u00a0for our customers.<\/p>\n

Why is it significant?<\/strong>
\nBy creating a collaborative team, we can gather necessary experts to help a project succeed. By doing so, we can more effectively influence vendors, analyze system compatibility and plan implementations. By gathering our efforts, we reduce duplication and issues, and concentrate on a more proactive approach that provides multiple voices for troubleshooting and problem solving during the implementation process, rather than once the project is completed.<\/p>\n

Even if collaboration might require additional planning and perhaps a longer implementation process, the benefits are far greater and promote a shared vision and common goals.<\/p>\n

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Sources: Jesse, M., & Kadlec, A. (2015, July 10). 7 Things You Should Know About Cross-Institutional Collaboration. Retrieved August 09, 2016, from https:\/\/library.educause.edu\/resources\/2015\/7\/7-things-you-should-know-about-crossinstitutional-collaboration<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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