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Explore new ways to streamline processes, leverage existing technology, and prioritize projects strategically in Ontario universities to enhance operational efficiency and user experience. Learn from successful case studies and practical tips to do more with less.
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Doing More with Less… Ontario Universities Computer Conference John Marrazzo JM Associates john@higheredinfo.com http://higheredinfo.com
What’s Wrong Anyway? • Projects are always delivered on budget • Systems are intuitive to use • More signatures mean better audit • Committees add value • Low bid is a great decision criterion • Vendors always deliver what they promise
Thinking Outside the Box • Develop Differently • Exploit Existing • Stay Simple • Plan Properly • Pursue Partnering
Develop Differently • Throw out the old rules • Performance is not a measurement • Documentation is not an issue • Think rapid development and disposal • Don’t strive for perfection • Switch focus to the end user
Exploit Existing • Leverage functionality • Find synergy among technologies • Educate about existing capabilities
Digital Library • UVa Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities
Exploit Existing • Create awareness
Exploit Existing • Expand access
Stay Simple • Streamline processes
UBC Self Admission Process • 25,000 undergrad applications & staff evaluations • 12,000 offers • 6,000 registrations • minimum of 4 to 8 weeks from application to early offer of admission Even with web applications, this is a lot of work and slow response!
Stay Simple • Simplify scope • Deliver intuitive solutions • Deploy simplified interfaces
Simple Interfaces • Harvard • UBC
UBC Ask Me • Responded to approximately 428,000 questions • Averages about 1,700 questions per day • Enrolment Services has reduced by 85% the number of student inquiry emails
Stay Simple • Create new polices • Trust people • Information is a good thing • Publish first to the web
Plan Properly • Create a vision • Generate a Strategic Tech Plan • Prioritize projects institutionally • Use a tactical plan
Pursue Partnering • Use open source solutions • Outsource processes and services
Electronic Portfolios • Interfolio, inc. • Chronicle of Higher Education
Pursue Partnering • Share with peers • Partner with vendors
What can be…wireless • Study Buddy • eSuds
What can be…wireless • Security Web cams • Palm campus tours • Real-time sports scores • Online reference materials • Improved customer service • OUCC logo contest
How to start… • Create an STP and use it • Communicate everything to everyone • Change processes then systems