ResNet - The ResNet Organization

The ResNet Organization

The ResNet organization is a nationwide organization conceived in 1992 to research and improve residential technologies in higher education. The organization puts on an annual ResNet Symposium (and a related Professional Development Seminar), hosted by a member school.

The ResNet organization has evolved from its simple roots during an informal discussion at Educom, into an internationally recognized professional organization engaging in dialogue, collaboration with vendors and other professional organizations, and professional development. Via its research entity, the ResNet Applied Research Group (RARG), ResNet has contributed to the international higher education community by conducting and publishing original research on networking technologies, music and entertainment, security, and technology support.

The Annual ResNet Symposium is held on the campus of a selected host institution. Among the institutions that have hosted the symposium are Stanford University, which hosted the first ResNet Symposium in 1994, Wellesley College, Kent State University, Ferris State University, Princeton University and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Over three hundred attendees, representing 170 national and international higher education institutions, typically attend the Symposium. The Symposium format is a mix of presentations, formal and informal discussion sessions, and vendor fair.

For ResNet 2000, conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, a Pre-Conference Tutorial (PCT) was created to offer attendees a seminar style format that offered greater depth on topics. The PCT has since evolved into the Professional Development Seminar (PDS). The PDS offers attendees sessions on management, staff development, legal issues, and IT leadership.