The 2005 ResNet Survey

Strategic • Comprehensive • Relevant

David Futey, Stanford University

Kevin Guidry, ResNet Applied Research Group

October 3, 2005

© 2005 David Futey and Kevin Guidry

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Introduction Purpose Survey Development Methodology Data Limitations Future Research

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Purpose Why do the survey?

ResNet Organization’s response to community Absence of research in this area Pilot survey project conducted May 2004:

ResNet Security Vulnerability Survey Data collection for longitudinal purposes

Baseline survey Develop and refine for future research

Collaboration with other organizations

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Survey Development ResNet Applied Research Group

Kevin Bullard, UNC-Greensboro David Futey, Stanford University Jan Gerenstein, Northern Illinois University Kevin Guidry, University of West Florida Clifton Pee, Azusa Pacific University

Other assistance ResNet Steering Committee ResNet Listserv Survey methodology and subject matter experts Northern Illinois University Analysts

Cynthia Nelson, Senior Research Associate Eli Vasilopoulos, Research Assistant

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Methodology Creating the survey instrument

Examined listservs and reviewed other surveys

Defining the population Soliciting participation Analyzing results

Chi Square test with grouping variables Limited extant data to confirm results

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Methodology Survey Instrument: 92 questions (299 variables)

in 10 sections Introduction Overall ResNet and IT Responsibilities Staffing Support and Services Network Infrastructure Fees and Budget Security and Policies Challenges Institutional Demographics and Characteristics Conclusion

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Oh The Places That Responded!

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Is there a ResNet service group?

88

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Yes

No

Other

No answer

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Who supports residential networks?

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AcademicComputing

Central IT Housing Outside Entity Other

Department

Physical Infrastructure Logical Infrastructure End User Support

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Collaborative support of residential networks

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Physical Infrastructure Logical Infrastructure End User Support

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Central IT Only Housing Only Collaboration Other

What group is responsible for end user support of residents?

Between 2000 and 8000 enrolled students

Between 8000 and 18000

enrolled students

Less than 2000 enrolled students

More than 18000 enrolled

students(24 respondents) (86 respondents) (60 respondents) (53 respondents)

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What services do “ResNets” provide?

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ResNet Solely Responsible ResNet Collaborates Other Group ProvidesWill Provide Next Year Service Not Provided

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How do residents pay for these services?

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Included in Other Charges One-time Fee Per-use feeWill Provide Next Year Service Not Provided

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How much wireless access do institutions have in the residence halls...?

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1-25%

26-50%

51-75%

76-100%

Not Sure

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How much wireless access do institutions have in the residence halls...?

0% 1-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100% Not sure

Bachelor’s(44 respondents)

Master’s(79 respondents)

Doctoral(86 respondents)

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...And how much of each residence hall is covered by wireless?

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1-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100% Not Sure No Answer

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Where is the wireless in the residence halls?

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AdministrativeAreas

AcademicSpaces

CommonAreas

DiningFacilities

ComputerLabs

Rooms Outside Areas Other

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What is the strategic plan for wireless?

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Install WhenBuilding orUpgrading

WhereWired

Difficult orCostly

Areas WithSufficientDemand

ComplementWired Areas

With LowDemand

EntireNetwork isWireless

No StrategicPlan

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How are residents made aware of blocked and filtered services/protocols?

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ReactiveNotification

ProactiveNotification

Residents NotMade Aware

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Is there a formal grievance procedure for violations or challenges of policies?

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Is there an online registration process?

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Automatic detection or quarantine?

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Quarantine WithoutSelf-remediation

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Are the registration and detection/quarantine systems integrated?

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Perceived ChallengesCurrent1. Security2. Copyright & P2P3. Education4. Bandwidth5. Wireless6. Network Registration &

Authentication7. Network Equipment &

Infrastructure8. Funding9. Staffing10. Communication11. Nonacademic network

uses

Future1. Security2. Wireless3. Education4. Bandwidth & Network Speed5. Network Registration &

Authentication6. Support7. Copyright & P2P8. Network Equipment &

Infrastructure9. Automation10. Funding & Pricing11. Staffing12. Outsourcing

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The Big Picture

More reliance on Central IT

ResNet support integrated with other support

Less students & residents

Private

Bachelor’s and Doctoral Carnegie Classifications

Less reliance on Central IT

Separate ResNet service group

More students & residents

Public

Master’s Carnegie Classifications

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Comparison with ECAR Research Study: IT Networking in Higher Education

Similarities: Master’s institutions are

“demand driven” Annual operating budget

largest source of networking budget

Outsourcing not embraced

Wired infrastructure pervasive and well utilized

Security is primary challenge

Differences: Wireless prevalence VOIP Culture (Housing vs.

Central IT)

Pirani, J. A. & Salaway, G. (2005). Information Technology in Higher Education: Campus Commodity and Competitive Differentiator (ECAR Research Study 2, 2005). Boulder, CO: EDUCAUSE.

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Key points Number of students is factor in

services ResNet service area = specialized

services Master’s institutions offer blend of

services Education Entertainment services Wireless

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Limitations Results are suggestive, not

conclusive Participants were self-selected and

likely not representative of the population

Difficult to define characteristics of the entire population

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Additional resources ResNet Organization web site

www.resnetsymposium.org Results, summary, and survey instrument

ECAR Research Bulletins ResNet: At the Crossroads of Academe,

Residence Life, and Technology (May 24, 2005)

2005 ResNet Survey Results: A Baseline Analysis (September 27, 2005)

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Future Research

Longitudinal data Continue with a large survey

Current issues and under researched areas “Follow” the data Focused surveys (sections of the 2005 ResNet

Survey) Refine questions based on responses and

feedback Determine timing for community needs

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Contact David Futey (dfutey@stanford.edu) Kevin Guidry (krguidry@gmail.com

© 2005 David Futey and Kevin Guidry