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NERCOMP 2019 in Providence
Be sure to visit WTC Consulting, Inc. in Booth #313 during the NERCOMP 2019 Annual Conference, held on March 18-20, 2019, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence.
The NERCOMP Annual Conference plays a pivotal role in bringing together a community of higher education library and IT professionals to build expertise and share information on the latest issues in the field. This conference is the place to connect with peers, share successes (and struggles), and enhance collective learning.
The conference will feature presenters and sessions aimed at increasing attendee knowledge, building professional expertise, and providing a venue for networking for the expected 500 attendees.
The program sessions will focus on eight key topic areas:
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Audiovisual and IT Services: Support Models and Practices
- Leadership and Organizational Development
- Libraries and Scholarship in the 21st Century
- Policy, Regulations, and Security
- Systems and Solutions
- Teaching and Learning
- Transforming the Student Experience
NERCOMP’s mission is to enhance the communications and dissemination of information related to the use of computers, networks, and information technology in education, academic research and education throughout the Northeastern United States. Its 280 plus member institutions are located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. NERCOMP is an associate of EDUCAUSE.
WTC delivers fact-based consulting services to higher education and healthcare clients. Since 1983, WTC has helped organizations solve their most complex financial, technical, operational, and organizational issues related to information technology, facilities, networking, and telecommunications. WTC has completed more than 1,200 engagements for 265 clients.
To learn more about NERCOMP 2019 visit www.nercomp.org.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info.
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WTC Consulting joins the CISOA 2019 Partners in Education Program
WTC announced today it is one of 15 firms chosen for the new CISOA 2019 Partners in Education Program. This program has been developed to ensure that partner companies may participate at CISOA conferences as well as expand their exposure to the entire CISOA membership. Benefits include use and display of the new programs logo, recognition on the conference website and the conference mobile app, and two webinars per year.
Founded in 1987, the California Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) provides direction to information systems professionals in the California Community Colleges, the largest system of higher education in the nation. CISOA offers an efficient vehicle for communicating among many campuses and constituents, to ensure the network with over 2.1 million students attending 115 colleges in 72 districts is up to speed on current programs and issues.
Founded in 1983, WTC has participated in 28 CISOA conferences as a sponsor and exhibitor. We help organizations solve their most complex financial, technical, operational, and organizational issues related to information technology, networking, facilities, and telecommunications. Headquartered in Southern California, WTC is a California Corporation and a California Small Business.
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NACUBO 2018
Be sure to visit WTC Consulting, Inc. Booth #1323 at the NACUBO 2018 Annual Meeting held at the Long Beach Convention Center on July 21 – 24, 2018. The 4-day event offers an opportunity for attendees to showcase solutions, initiate provocative discussions, and share effective strategies to manage the many challenges facing campus administrators. The opening event “All Aboard” will be held on the historic Queen Mary docked at its permanent berth in Long Beach since 1967.
The theme for NACUBO 2018 is “Anchored in Culture, Ingenuity, and Pride.”
More than 1,500 attendees and nearly 200 exhibiting firms will participate. The annual meeting features over 80 educational opportunities that include access to thought leaders, engaging learning formats, and avenues for building strategic alliances.
The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) is a membership organization representing more than 1,900 colleges, universities, and higher education services providers across the country. NACUBO specifically represents chief business and financial officers through advocacy efforts, community services, and professional development activities. The association’s mission is to advance the economic viability and business practices of higher education institutions in fulfillment of their academic missions.
To learn more about NACUBO visit www.nacubo.org
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog at www.wtcconsulting.info.
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WTC Consulting, Inc to sponsor and exhibit at CCISDA Spring 2018 Event
More than 325 members and exhibitors will attend the California County Information Services Directors Association (CCISDA) Spring Conference, April 15-18, at the Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center in Pomona. The theme of the meeting is “Revving Up Government Technology.” CCISDA is the official organization of the county IT directors and CIO’s throughout the State of California, and represents all 58 California counties in the area of information technology and county government.
Founded in 1957, the organization meets officially in conference twice a year. CCISDA facilitates sharing of new computer applications and products, staff development and training, consulting services to member counties and support organizations, and systems integration work between counties, the State of California, and the federal government. CCISDA also has a number of work groups that meet quarterly, including the Information Security Forum and Property Tax.
WTC Consulting, Inc. will host the group dinner and event on April 17th at The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum. The Museum features an impressive array of vintage and historical racing vehicles–hot rods, customs, race cars, motorcycles, —along with photographs, trophies, helmets and driving uniforms, artifacts, paintings, and other memorabilia chronicling more than 60 years of American motorsports.
Founded in 1983, WTC delivers fact-based consulting to higher education, healthcare, and public sector clients. We help organizations solve their most complex financial, technical, operational, and organizational issues related to information technology, facilities, and networking.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info.
For more information on the spring event, visit www.ccisda.org.
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CISOA & 3CBG 2018 at Ontario Convention Center
WTC Consulting, Inc. is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the CISOA & 3CBG 2018 Conference. This event takes place at the Ontario Convention Center on March 18-21 in Ontario, California. Participating in our 27th year as a sponsor, WTC will host the Grand Opening Reception from 5:00-6:30 pm on Sunday night in the Conference Exhibit Hall. More than 400 attendees and 125 vendors are expected for the conference.
The California Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) and the California Community College Banner Group (3CBG) have teamed up to hold this annual conference a fifth time. The theme of “Pathways to Student Success” will highlight the importance of student information, how to capture, analyze, protect and store in a secured environment. Created in 1967, the California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with over 2.1 million students attending 114 colleges in 72 districts.
Established in 1987, CISOA provides direction to information systems professionals in California community colleges and increases recognition of the value and necessity of information systems for effective planning and management of individual districts and the California community colleges as a whole. The Organization offers its members a yearlong Certification Program that trains them to lead and manage technology organizations on their campus.
Founded in 1983, WTC delivers fact-based consulting services to higher education and healthcare clients. We help organizations solve their most complex financial, technical, operational, and organizational issues related to information technology, networking, facilities, and telecommunications. WTC has completed more than 1,200 engagements for 265 clients.
To learn more about the CISOA & 3CBG conference in Ontario visit www.cisoa.net.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info.
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WTC Consulting joins the CISOA 2018 Partners in Education Program
WTC is pleased to be one of ten firms chosen for the new CISOA 2018 Partners in Education Program. This program was developed to facilitate CISOA members’ contact with the Partners.
Founded in 1983, WTC has participated in 27 CISOA conferences as a sponsor and exhibitor. We help organizations solve their most complex financial, technical, operational, and organizational issues related to information technology, networking, facilities, and telecommunications. Headquartered in Southern California, WTC is a California Corporation and a California Small Business.
Founded in 1987, the California Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) provides direction to information systems professionals in California Community Colleges, the largest system of higher education in the nation. CISOA offers an efficient vehicle for communicating among many campuses and constituents, to ensure the network with over 2.1 millions students attending 114 colleges in 72 districts is up to speed on current IT programs and issues.
To learn more about CISOA visit www.cisoa.net.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info.
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NERCOMP 2017 in Providence
Be sure to visit WTC Consulting, Inc. in Booth #314 during the NERCOMP 2017 annual conference, held on March 27-29, 2017, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. The theme for this year’s conference is “Community and Collaboration Come Together”. The theme reflects that communities are as important as the individuals who make them, and the diverse community can work together to enhance collective learning and make transformation in higher education possible.
The conference will feature presenters and sessions aimed at increasing attendee knowledge, building professional expertise, and providing a venue for networking for the expected 550 attendees. The keynote presentation “Robot Ethics and the Future of Human – Robot Interaction” will be delivered by Dr. Kate Darling, Research Specialist, MIT.
NERCOMP’s mission is to enhance the communications and dissemination of information related to the use of computers, networks, and information technology in education, academic research and education throughout the Northeastern United States. Its 280 plus member institutions are located in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. NERCOMP is an associate of EDUCAUSE.
WTC delivers fact based consulting services to higher education and healthcare clients. Since 1983, WTC has helped organizations solve their most complex financial, technical, operational, and organizational issues related to information technology, facilities, networking, and telecommunications. WTC has completed more than 1,200 engagements for 265 clients.
To learn more about NERCOMP 2017 visit www.nercomp.org.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info.
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CISOA & 3CBG 2017 in Monterey
WTC Consulting, Inc. is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the CISOA & 3CBG 2017 Conference. This event takes place at the Hyatt Regency Monterey on March 26-29 in beautiful Monterey, California. Participating in our 26th year as a sponsor, WTC will host the Grand Opening Reception from 5:00-6:30 pm on Sunday night in the conference Exhibit Hall. More than 400 attendees and more than 125 vendors are expected for the conference.
The California Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) and the California Community College Banner Group (3CBG) have teamed up to hold this annual conference a fourth time. The theme of “Securing Student Information” will highlight the importance of student information, how to capture, analyze, protect and store in a secured environment. Founded in 1967, The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with 2.4 million students attending 113 colleges in 72 districts.
Founded in 1987, CISOA provides direction to information systems professionals in California community colleges and increases recognition of the value and necessity of information systems for effective planning and management of individual districts and the California community colleges as a whole. The Organization offers its members a yearlong Certification Program that trains them to lead and manage technology organizations on their campus.
Founded in 1983, WTC delivers fact-based consulting services to higher education and healthcare clients. We help organizations solve their most complex financial, technical, operational, and organizational issues related to information technology, networking, facilities, and telecommunications. WTC has completed more than 1,200 engagements for 265 clients.
To learn more about the CISOA & 3CBG conference in Monterey visit www.cisoa.net
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info.
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ACUTA 2017 in Chicago: ASPIRE to Excellence!
Be sure to visit WTC Consulting, Inc. in Booth #407 during the ACUTA 2017 46th Annual Conference & Exhibition. The event takes place March 19-22, 2017 in the Hilton Chicago.
The theme for the event is ASPIRE to Excellence! In 30+ educational breakout sessions campus speakers will share their experience and expertise on topics in six critical areas:
- Wireless, cellular, and mobility issues
- New technology applications
- Emergency Management and disaster recovery
- VoIP & SIP case studies
- Campus regulations
- Campus safety
ACUTA, the Association for College and University Technology Advancement, is an international non-profit educational association serving colleges and universities. ACUTA represents over 1700 individuals at nearly 500 institutions of higher education with members ranging from small schools and community colleges to the largest institutions.
WTC delivers fact based consulting services to higher education and healthcare clients. Since 1983, WTC has helped organizations solve their most complex financial, technical, operational, and organizational issues related to information technology, facilities, networking, and telecommunications. WTC has completed over 1,200 engagements for 265 clients.
To learn more about ACUTA and the annual meeting go to www.acuta.org.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info. WTC has been a member of ACUTA since 1988.
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Road Show 2017
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American Council on Education 98th Annual Meeting
Be sure to visit WTC Consulting, Inc. in Booth #105 during the 98th Annual American Council on Education (ACE) meeting and exposition at the San Francisco Marriot Marquis, March 12-15, 2016.
ACE 2016 is the country’s premier higher education event, bringing together nearly 2,000 higher education leaders to network with one another and hear from College and University presidents discussing the most pressing issues of the day.
ACE is the nation’s most visible and influential higher education association. ACE represents the presidents of more than 1,700 member accredited, degree-granting institutions, which include two-and -four year colleges, private, and public universities, and nonprofit and for-profit entities. The organization collectively promotes, protects, and advocates for students, faculty, and administrators in higher education. ACE members represent almost 70% of all students in accredited, degree-granting institutions.
WTC Consulting, Inc. is a leader in fully integrated activity based consulting, rate and funding models, and rate implementation for information technology. Since 1983, WTC has helped many ACE members with the facts they need to make informed decisions for IT strategic planning and the annual budget process. The success of the WTC approach is based on four characteristics: Structure, Understanding, Simplicity, Experience.
To learn more about ACE and ACE 2016 visit www.aceannualmeeting.org.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.org.
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CISOA & 3CBG 2016 Conference
WTC Consulting, Inc. is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the CISOA & 3CBG 2016 Conference. This event takes place at the Hyatt Regency Orange County on February 21-24 in Garden Grove, California. More than 350 attendees and more than 100 vendors are expected at the conference. The theme of the conference is “The Future is NOW.”
The California Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) and the California Community College Banner Group (3CBG) have teamed up to hold this conference for a third time. The conference attendees are IT professionals from the California Community Colleges, the largest system of higher education in the nation with 2.1 million students attending 112 colleges.
The organizations have come together to present a unified set of sessions that will address many of the topics of the IT professional in management, security, information systems, and IT curriculum.
Founded in 1987, CISOA provides direction to information professionals in California community colleges and increases recognition of the value and necessity of information systems for effective planning and campus management. CISOA offers its members a yearlong CISOA Certification Program, which certifies individuals for roles as Chief Information Systems Officers in the California community college system.
WTC delivers fact based consulting services to higher education and healthcare clients. Since 1983, WTC has helped organizations solve their most complex, financial, technical, operational, and organizational issues related to information technology, networking, and telecommunications. The success of the WTC approach is based on four characteristics: Structure, Understanding, Simplicity, Experience.
To learn more about the CISOA & 3CBG Conference visit www.cisoa.net.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog at www.wtcconsulting.info.
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WTC Participates in EDUCAUSE 2015 Annual Conference
Be sure to visit WTC Consulting, Inc. in Booth #1624 during the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference at the Indiana Convention Center on October 28 – 29, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The show theme is titled “The Best Thinking in Higher Education IT.” More than 4,000 attendees and 275 exhibiting companies will participate.
The Annual Conference program is derived from member-driven content organized into six program domains:
- Advancing the Academic Missions (includes Teaching and Learning).
- Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Data Management for Planning.
- Digital Scholarship, Libraries, Publishing, Curation, and Open Access.
- Enterprise Service Delivery.
- Leading and Partnering Strategically across the Academy.
- Risk Management.
EDUCAUSE helps those who lead, manage, and use information technology to shape strategic decisions at every level. EDUCAUSE actively engages with colleges and universities, corporations, foundations, government, and other non-profit organizations to further the mission of transforming higher education through the use of information technology.
Through various programs and activities, EDUCAUSE and its members contribute to thought leadership on major issues, help clarify the current environment, document effective practices, and highlight how emerging trends and technologies may influence the evolution of IT in higher education.
EDUCAUSE members are at the crossroads of important higher education issues and address a spectrum of challenges including enterprises systems, strategic leadership, teaching and learning, cybersecurity, identity management, and more.
Membership is open to institutions of higher education, corporations serving the higher education information technology market, and other related associations and organizations. A comprehensive range of resources and activities are available to all interested employees at EDUCAUSE member organizations.
- To learn more about EDUCAUSE visit www.educause.edu
- To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net or our blog at www.wtcconsulting.info
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NERCOMP 2015 in Providence
WTC Consulting, Inc. will exhibit at the NERCOMP 2015 annual Conference, held on March 31-April 1, 2015 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The theme for this year’s conference is “In IT Together.” The theme reflects that everyday IT actions and decisions impact one another and the future of our higher education IT community. From the frontline staff up to the CIO, we are all “in IT together.”
2015 Key Program Topics include:
- IT Services: Support Models and Practice
- Leadership and Organizational Development
- Libraries and Scholarship in the 21st Century
- Policy, Regulation, and Security
- Systems and Solutions
- Teaching and Learning
NERCOMP’s mission is to enhance the communications and dissemination of information related to the use of computers, networks and information technology in education, academic research and educational administration throughout the Northeastern United States. Its 280 plus member institutions are in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. NERCOMP is an associate of EDUCAUSE.
To learn more about NERCOMP visit www.nercomp.org.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info.
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CISOA & 3CBG 2015
WTC Consulting, Inc. is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the CISOA & 3CBG 2015 Conference. This event takes place at the Hyatt Regency Monterey on March 8-11 in Monterey, California. WTC will be hosting the President’s Reception on Monday night from 4:30 – 6:00 pm held in the conference Exhibit Hall. More than 325 attendees and more than 100 vendors are expected for the conference.
The California Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) and the California Community College Banner Group (3CBG) have teamed up to hold this annual conference for a second time. The theme of “Partners in Student Achievement” will feature five supporting tracks: Leadership for College IT, Technology/Infrastructure, Application Development and Use, Programming Techniques, and Security. The conference will include a keynote address from California Community Colleges (CCC) Chancellor Dr. Brice W. Harris. The CCC is the largest system of higher education in the nation with 2.1 million students attending 112 colleges.
Founded in 1987, CISOA provides direction to information systems professionals in California community colleges and increases recognition of the value and necessity of information systems for effective planning and management of individual districts and the California community colleges as a whole. The organization offers its members a yearlong Certification Program that trains them to lead and manage technology organizations on their campus.
To learn more about the CISOA & 3CBG conference in Monterey visit www.cisoa.net.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info.
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HIMSS
WTC Consulting, Inc. will exhibit and participate in the HIMSS Southern California Chapter Annual Healthcare IT Conference “Healthcare in 2020: Innovations for the Future” on March 2, 2015 at the Center for Healthy Communities California Endowment in Los Angeles. This year’s annual HIT Event theme is “Innovation.”
SoCal HIMSS is launching its first Innovation Lab as a part of the 2015 Annual Healthcare IT Conference. With the help of the Innovation Lab, SoCal HIMSS is encouraging Healthcare Organizations/Vendors to showcase their innovative solutions to the SoCal Healthcare IT Community. Innovation Lab is a great opportunity to demonstrate Innovative Healthcare IT Products to over 300 attendees.
To learn more about the Annual Healthcare IT Conference visit www.socal.himsschapter.org.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info.
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EDUCAUSE Connect: San Diego
WTC Consulting, Inc. will exhibit at the annual EDUCAUSE Connect conference, held January 28-30, 2015, at the Marriot Marquis San Diego Marina. The theme of the event is “One Community. Two Locations. Infinite Connections.” The new EDUCAUSE Connect format creates highly interactive, action-driven professional development experiences focused on finding workable solutions, connecting people’s experiences, building professional networks, and growing individual and collective understanding of higher ed IT issues.
During the event, participants will select a learning track created from the themes below and join a cohort of peers to network and share ideas — creating innovative strategies and leading change.
2015 Program Learning Themes:
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Enterprise Service Delivery
- Partnerships and Collaborations
- Talent and Career Development
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. EDUCAUSE helps those who lead, manage, and use information resources to shape strategic decisions at every level. Their conferences are a gathering of professionals from all levels and roles in the field.
To learn more about EDUCAUSE visit www.educause.edu.
To learn more about WTC Consulting, Inc. visit www.wtc-inc.net and our blog www.wtcconsulting.info.
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