GLS 4.0 Sponsors

Sonic Foundry

Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO) is a technology leader in the emerging rich media communications marketplace, providing enterprise solutions and services that link an information driven world. Sonic Foundry is changing the way organizations communicate via the web and how people around the globe receive vital information needed for work, professional advancement, safety and education. The company’s integrated webcasting and web presentation solutions are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, education institutions and government agencies for a variety of critical communication needs.

UW · OLIT

The UW System Office of Learning and Information Technology (OLIT), under Associate Vice President Edward Meachen, is dedicated to supporting the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning mission of the UW System institutions. OLIT staff have responsibility for systemwide collaboration and enhancement of six major areas of Information Technology Systemwide: Overall Systemwide IT Planning; Technology for Teaching and Learning; Development of Major Administrative Systems; Wide Area Networking Issues; Library Automation and Collections Enhancement; Research and Development in Emerging Technologies.

UW PK-16

UW Academic and Student Services (ACSS) has identified PK-16 as a major priority, with an emphasis on higher education and PK-12 schools as components of an interdependent educational system. We share in the responsibility to ensure the components work together for the educational benefit of students and in the support of rigorous academic standards. We expect that these activities will result in the following outcomes: reform of teacher education programs; enhanced UW faculty understanding and knowledge of changes in the PK-12 curriculum; enhanced student readiness for college; integration of technology into preservice and inservice teacher education programs; participation in school reform and student readiness; and showcasing Wisconsin initiatives and learning from the experience of other states.