Elizabeth Van Gordon
CIO, Indiana University Northwest; CIO, Indiana University Kokomo
During her 35+ years with Indiana University, Beth Van Gordon has managed and directed support for telecommunications, university information services, and administrative and academic IT services. In 2008, Van Gordon became Chief Information Officer for Indiana University Northwest. In this role, she identifies and communicates the technology implications for strategic goals, and she anticipates changes and emerging trends in information technology. Her responsibilities include operational, strategic and fiscal planning for all aspects of technological innovation, advancement and implementation of information and communication systems. In addition to her CIO responsibilities, Van Gordon serves as IU’s Director of Learning Technology Operations, overseeing digital media production services, classroom technology services, and STCs (Student Technology Centers) on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses. Her vision has guided recent implementations of support services for IU’s Oncourse CL course management software, iTunes U gateway, and podcast portal.
Selected Publications and Presentations
- Van Gordon, E., and D. Goodrum, J. Holloway, A. Morrone, L. Speelmon (2008). Dynamics of Supporting Sakai Through Local and Global Collaboration, EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research, Research Bulletin, scheduled for release May 27, 2008
- Van Gordon, E., and G. Elmore, Indiana University, B. Price, Podcasting: Institutional Policy and Management Issues, CNI Spring Task Force Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, April 2007
- Van Gordon, E. and C. Walters (2007) Get It In Writing: MOUs and Library/IT Partnerships. Emerald, Reference Services Review, Volume: 35, Issue: 3, Page: 388 – 394Van Gordon, E. and C. Walters, Get It In Writing: MOUs and Library/IT Partnerships presented at the 13th National Conference, Association of College and Research Libraries, Baltimore, Maryland, March 30, 2007
- Van Gordon, E. and R. Lowden, Implementing a Community Source Course Management System, Educause Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 2006
- Van Gordon, E. and J. Fern, D. Goodrum, R. Lowden, R. Pavolka, Sakai is Oncourse at Indiana University, Implementation, Migration, and Adoption, Sakai Education Partners Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2005
- "Oncourse CL Implementation Plan, Context, Relationships and Reflections, Strategies for Teaching and Learning with Technology," co-presented with Garland C. Elmore, Jay Fern, Anastasia S. Morrone, David Goodrum and Rita Pavolka, IU East, Richmond, IN, February 2005; IU Kokomo, Kokomo, IN, April 2005; IU Northwest, Gary, IN, April 2005; IU South Bend, South Bend, IN, April 2005.
Contact Information
Information Technology, Indiana University Northwest
Lindenwood 220
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408
219-980-7202
vgordon@iun.edu
