McCrea, B. (2010) IT beyond the campus Campus Technology, December 2
Many smaller institutions face significant problems when faced with major upgrades or changes to their core IT systems, such as student information services or their LMS. This article provides an example of successful shared services between a large university and several smaller colleges that results in economies of scale and better service.
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
[…] encourage sharing of services between its post-secondary educational institutions. In Pennsylvania, Drexel University has gradually accumulated the software services for a number of smaller colleges in the region. […]