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Big Ten Academic Alliance and ASERL partner to form Library Accessibility Alliance
Jan 7, 2020, 11:44 AM
The Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) and the Big Ten Academic Alliance have created a new name for their recent partnership to advance accessibility for library electronic resources. Now called the “Library Accessibility Alliance” (LAA), the program seeks to ensure all library users have equitable access to information.
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Affordability and Accessibility: A Learning Technologies Virtual Conference
Sep 20, 2019, 14:57 PM
The Big Ten Academic Alliance Learning Technologies Liaisons group is hosting a virtual conference on Affordability and Accessibility for all interested staff at member institutions. This opportunity will bring together peers with a range of expertise to share ideas and knowledge. Affordability and Accessibility: Thursday, October 3, 2-4pm Central
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OmniSOC: First-of-its-Kind Higher Education Joint Cybersecurity Operations Center Launches
Mar 21, 2018, 09:28 AM
Indiana University (IU), Northwestern University, Purdue University, Rutgers University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announce the launch and activation of OmniSOC, a specialized, sector-based cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) that provides trusted, rapid, actionable cyber intelligence to its members.
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Strength in Numbers: Building a Consortial Cooperative Cataloging Partnership
Oct 23, 2017, 11:13 AM
Librarians across the Big Ten Academic Alliance are collaborating to provide greater access to cross-institutional collections through a strategic effort to supplement cataloging capacity.
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Katherine Galvin Named New Big Ten Academic Alliance Director of Programs
Dec 1, 2016, 12:04 PM
The Big Ten Academic Alliance is delighted to announce that Katherine Galvin has been appointed as the Director of Programs, effective January 3, 2017.
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The Power of the Collective: CIC Annual Report Now Available
Mar 10, 2016, 11:42 AM
The newly released CIC Annual Report details the collective power and progress of this enterprise, highlighting the Health Equities initiative between the state Departments of Health and the member schools; faculty collaborations in theater, music education, and business; and data on the economic impact of the scientific workforce and funded research being done across the campuses.
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CIC's CourseShare Helps Students Explore Reactions to Korean Ferry Tragedy
Apr 29, 2014, 12:52 PM
A recent Rutgers University news article highlights how the CIC CourseShare program brings students together from across different CIC schools to explore cultures and learn less commonly taught languages (LCTLs). Nearly 65 LCTLs and culture courses – Uzbek, Czech and many others – are offered through CourseShare.
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Elizabeth Stovall to Lead CIC's Technology Collaborations
Apr 15, 2014, 11:22 AM
The CIC is very pleased to announce that Elizabeth Stovall will join the staff as Associate Director for Technology Collaboration effective May 16, 2014.
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University of Maryland Embraces Opportunities Offered by CIC Membership
Apr 10, 2014, 11:17 AM
University of Maryland has maximized its first year in the CIC.
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The CIC Welcomes Monsters University to Membership
Apr 1, 2014, 00:00 AM
Monsters University has become a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, effective April 1, 2014. Founded in 1313, MU is a private, pan-educational university with over 12,000 undergraduates, located two hours from downtown Monstropolis.
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"Together We Work. Together It Works." CIC Annual Report 2012-2013 Now Available Online
Feb 10, 2014, 14:02 PM
CIC's latest Annual Report explores the impact of our joint efforts across the breadth of member universities and higher education.
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CIC Leadership Opportunity: Associate Director for Technology Collaborations
Feb 5, 2014, 11:09 AM
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Mellon Awards CIC/UM Islamic Studies Virtual Curriculum $3 Million Grant
Jan 27, 2014, 11:50 AM
The CIC and the University of Michigan Announce Virtual Collaboration in Islamic Studies
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Collaborative Purchasing Efforts Result in Significant Savings to Member Institutions
Nov 21, 2013, 13:50 PM
The CIC Purchasing Consortium (CICPC), led by CIC Procurement Directors at member universities, facilitates collaboration among member institutions to share information on common issues and challenges and on procurement related opportunities.
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CIC's Barbara McFadden Allen on "The Inter-Institutional Approach to Massive Open Online Education"
Jul 31, 2013, 11:30 AM
Continuing the conversation that emerged from the CIC position paper CIC Online Learning Collaboration: A Vision and Framework, CIC Executive Director, Barbara McFadden Allen, expands on The Inter-Institutional Approach to Massive Online Open Education in an interview in The EvoLLLution.
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Big Ten/CIC and Ivy League Host Head Injury Summit
Jul 29, 2013, 12:56 PM
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CIC eNewsletter Now Available
Jul 1, 2013, 14:07 PM
The July 2013 of the CIC eNews is now online.
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University of Maryland and Rutgers University Officially Become Members of the CIC
Jul 1, 2013, 00:01 AM
The University of Maryland and Rutgers University have become members of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, effective July 1, 2013.
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CIC Releases Report on Online Learning Collaboration
Jun 19, 2013, 12:18 PM
An ad hoc committee of Provosts of CIC universities have released a position paper on online education that puts the focus squarely on the fundamental academic values and pedagogical principles that need to be infused in emerging instructional technologies.
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CIC in the News: The NJ Star-Ledger on the Advantages of Membership
May 8, 2013, 13:49 PM
As outlined in a recent Star-Ledger article, Rutgers University students, faculty, and staff are poised to maximize their place as one of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation's newest members.
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