May 13, 2008

Recasting the Centralization-Decentralization Debate: Advancing the Innovation Support Cycle

Here's an interesting report from the EDUCAUSE Centre for Applied Research on the centralized vs. decentralized debate:

"This research bulletin explores the importance of focusing on innovation in decision-making about IT. Acknowledging the apparent dichotomy between the efficient use of resources in a centralized IT model and the effective application of IT resources toward innovative research and pedagogy, the bulletin presents a model for IT service delivery that can be used or adapted in colleges and universities."

The full report can be downloaded from the ECAR website. BCIT has an institutional membership.

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