Connecting in the Cloud
The Connecting in the Cloud series is an opportunity to come together in an informal, online setting to discuss challenges you're facing everyday. Registered members will participate in a facilitated brainstorming session around a specified topic, similar to an interest group but without the geographical challenges.
Past Events
Thursday, October 29th at 2pm EDT Title: Open Discussion
Join us for open discussion sessions every other Thursday through the end of the summer. Topics will flow based on what folks want to discuss and can include leadership and administration, technical solutions, hardware considerations, and more! If you have a question or want to share something you've been working on, please join us.
Thursday, September 17th at 2pm EDT Title: Open Discussion
Join us for open discussion sessions every other Thursday through the end of the summer. Topics will flow based on what folks want to discuss and can include leadership and administration, technical solutions, hardware considerations, and more!
Thursday, September 4th at 2pm EDT Title: Open Discussion
Join us for open discussion sessions every other Thursday through the end of the summer. Topics will flow based on what folks want to discuss and can include leadership and administration, technical solutions, hardware considerations, and more!

Thursday, August 21st at 2pm EDT Title: Open Discussion
Join us for open discussion sessions every other Thursday through the end of the summer. Topics will flow based on what folks want to discuss and can include leadership and administration, technical solutions, hardware considerations, and more!

Thursday, August 6th at 2pm EDT Title: Open Discussion
Join us for open discussion sessions every other Thursday through the end of the summer. Topics will flow based on what folks want to discuss and can include leadership and administration, technical solutions, hardware considerations, and more!
Thursday, July 23rd at 2pm EDT Title: Open Discussion
Join us for open discussion sessions every other Thursday through the end of the summer. Topics will flow based on what folks want to discuss and can include leadership and administration, technical solutions, hardware considerations, and more!

Thursday, July 9th at 2pm EDT Title: "Remote vs. In Person Services: A Discussion of Leadership"
Possible topics could include: planning for Fall (staffing levels, student workers, office layouts, legal issues), remote vs. onsite services, engaging with remote teams, and ongoing support for professional development.

Thursday, June 18th at 2pm EDT Topic: What Will Classes Look Like in the Fall - Part 2
For part two, we want to focus on the less technological aspects of the fall semester. Possible topics could include hybrid classroom logistics, social distancing and classroom seating, sanitizing electronics, signage and communication campaigns, thermal sensors and screening, etc. Remember that these are freeform, member guided discussions, so please don't hesitate to bring your own questions and topics to the group!
Hosts: Emerging Technologies Interest Group - Jim Spencer, University of Notre Dame and Trey Herb, University of Florida

Thursday, June 4th at 2pm at EDT Topic: What Will Classes Look Like in the Fall - Part 1
Join us for the second “Connecting in the Cloud” session on Thursday, June 4th where we'll discuss how technology is rising to the challenge and enabling hybrid classrooms and safer learning environments. What will your classrooms look like in August?
Hosts: Emerging Technologies Interest Group - Jim Spencer, University of Notre Dame and Trey Herb, University of Florida

Thursday, May 21 at 2pm at EDT Topic: Commencement and the Disruption of Normal End of the Year Practices
Host: Joe Way, University of Southern California

Sustainability of Installations: Hidden Costs of the Future - 06/06/19
Our first topic is Sustainability of Installations: Hidden Costs of the Future and will explore questions like: how do you deal with it?, how do you make a business case upfront for sustained funding?, and how have you been successful? If you have experience in this area or are currently experiencing these problems, pleas join. We hope to have a rich dialog among members so we can learn from each other and possibly create a best practices guide for the future.
Managing Student Workers - 02/13/20
Our next topic is Managing Student Workers and will explore concepts like recruiting and retaining a diverse student workforce, managing training and performance review, and rewarding well performing student employees without budget for pay raises. If you have experience with managing students or are currently having difficulties with student employees, please consider joining us. We hope to have a rich dialog among members so we can learn from each other and possibly create a best practices guide for the future
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