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UniversityBusiness May 2011
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Investing in study spaces is investing in student learning.
• NeW: “Drinking from the Fire Hose in 2011: Thoughts on Network Security on College and University Campuses,” by adam Powers. the campus network is home to thousands of student residents while at the same time hosting key administrative servers containing private personal information. yet, in most universities, the network administrators are expected to maintain an “open network environment” that allows free access in and out of the campus. • NeW: ”Campus Pharmacy Benefit Management Partners,” by brent eberle. Universities are often in a unique position when it comes to managing their pharmacy benefits. those associated with medical schools, hospitals, and clinics often have affiliated pharmacies and access to staff with clinical pharmacy expertise. if an institution can fully leverage these in-house capabilities, it can have a dramatic effect on its overall pharmacy benefit budget. • NeW: “Visa Options for Visiting Faculty,” by Jennifer Parser. Visiting faculty are a growing presence on campuses across the country. but those who are not permanent residents of the U.S. require a visa to live and work in this country. this article looks at employment regulations and visa options for faculty visitors from abroad.
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Networks Freshen Up
by elizabeth Millard
Creative strategies to save older networks with a limited budget.
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Someone to Watch Over you
by tiM GOral
Video surveillance is about more than security.
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