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Conferences:
Research Policy

Information Systems as Infrastructure for University Research Now and in the Future

This research retreat was held July 18 - 20, 2012 at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center, Nebraska City, Nebraska. Our keynote speaker was David Shulenburger, PhD, Senior Fellow and Emeritus Vice President for Academic Affairs, Association of Public and Land Grant Universities.

Regional research administrators and research faculty participated in formal presentations, moderated discussions, and then conference participants continued related discussions over meals in the relaxed atmosphere. The white paper, candid photos, and participant list from the retreat may be accessed at the following links: White Paper (.pdf). Conference photo gallery. Participant list (.pdf). Agenda (.pdf).

 

First row, left to right: Steve Warren, Jeff Vitter, Dave Shulenburger, Brian Foster, Mabel Rice, Prem Paul.
Second row, left to right: Sue Brown, Russ Waitman, Gary Allen, Arun Somani, Mary Lee Hummert, Danny Anderson, Jim Davis.
Third row, left to right: Paul Terranova, David Swanson, Deb Teeter, Chi-Ren Shyu, Perry Alexander, Rob Duncan.
Fourth row, left to right: Jim Guikema, Evelyn Haaheim, John Colombo, Margaret Echelbarger.
Titles and institutional affiliations (.pdf)

Photo gallery online!
Retreat photos by Brett Hampton Photography


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