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Ohio, Internet2 Further Efforts to Streamline Online Privacy, Security Throughout Ohio’s Public Universities and Community Colleges
Students and faculty at campuses throughout the state may now more easily collaborate with each other and access educational resources using a single login issued by their host institutions.
The Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARnet) and Internet2 agreed to a standard InCommon participation agreement, which streamlines the process for Ohio’s 14 public universities and 23 public community colleges to join InCommon. Operated by Internet2, InCommon is a national federation that provides for shared management of identity and access to online resources for the U.S. research and education communities, which simplifies online privacy and security. Researchers, students, faculty and staff can access protected or licensed online resources from other member institutions and third-party providers while safeguarding individual privacy.
“This agreement is a key component to streamlining privacy and security operations at and between our higher education institutions, while eliminating inefficiency,” said Chancellor Jim Petro of the Ohio Board of Regents. “An existing academic login can become a single, trusted passport to education, research, and collaboration opportunities throughout Ohio.”
The agreement was a collaborative effort between OARnet, Owens Community College, and the Office of the Ohio Attorney General, in conjunction with Internet2. Because the Ohio Attorney General has approved the agreement, colleges and universities also can save the time and legal resources they would have spent vetting and negotiating individual contracts.
“Access to federal research systems and collaboration between institutions are top priorities for the research community,” added Caroline Whitacre, vice president for research, The Ohio State University. “The Federal government has already endorsed InCommon as a trusted framework for science and health research that is reliable, sustainable, and interoperable. Now, OARnet has enabled Ohio institutions to take advantage of the framework’s benefits and cost savings as well.”
“We continue to see significant interest and growth in InCommon and the privacy and security benefits of our trust services,” said David Lambert, president and chief executive officer of Internet2. “This system-wide initiative will provide additional cost-effective, resource-sharing opportunities for the entire InCommon community and the public universities and community colleges in Ohio.”
OARnet provides shared technology services for Ohio’s education, public broadcasting, health care and government communities. The organization works on behalf of its communities to increase access to affordable broadband service, reduce technology costs through aggregate purchasing, and maximize shared service opportunities.
The Chief Information Officer advisory board to the Ohio Board of Regents categorized identity management as a strategic priority for the state and directed OARnet to implement a formal program. By creating a combined identity management program, students and faculty will be able to access resources at multiple campuses through a single account.
Member institutions should visit www.iamohio.net/incommon for additional information, including how to join, or contact OARnet member services for assistance.
The Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARnet) and Internet2 agreed to a standard InCommon participation agreement, which streamlines the process for Ohio’s 14 public universities and 23 public community colleges to join InCommon. Operated by Internet2, InCommon is a national federation that provides for shared management of identity and access to online resources for the U.S. research and education communities, which simplifies online privacy and security. Researchers, students, faculty and staff can access protected or licensed online resources from other member institutions and third-party providers while safeguarding individual privacy.
“This agreement is a key component to streamlining privacy and security operations at and between our higher education institutions, while eliminating inefficiency,” said Chancellor Jim Petro of the Ohio Board of Regents. “An existing academic login can become a single, trusted passport to education, research, and collaboration opportunities throughout Ohio.”
The agreement was a collaborative effort between OARnet, Owens Community College, and the Office of the Ohio Attorney General, in conjunction with Internet2. Because the Ohio Attorney General has approved the agreement, colleges and universities also can save the time and legal resources they would have spent vetting and negotiating individual contracts.
“Access to federal research systems and collaboration between institutions are top priorities for the research community,” added Caroline Whitacre, vice president for research, The Ohio State University. “The Federal government has already endorsed InCommon as a trusted framework for science and health research that is reliable, sustainable, and interoperable. Now, OARnet has enabled Ohio institutions to take advantage of the framework’s benefits and cost savings as well.”
“We continue to see significant interest and growth in InCommon and the privacy and security benefits of our trust services,” said David Lambert, president and chief executive officer of Internet2. “This system-wide initiative will provide additional cost-effective, resource-sharing opportunities for the entire InCommon community and the public universities and community colleges in Ohio.”
OARnet provides shared technology services for Ohio’s education, public broadcasting, health care and government communities. The organization works on behalf of its communities to increase access to affordable broadband service, reduce technology costs through aggregate purchasing, and maximize shared service opportunities.
The Chief Information Officer advisory board to the Ohio Board of Regents categorized identity management as a strategic priority for the state and directed OARnet to implement a formal program. By creating a combined identity management program, students and faculty will be able to access resources at multiple campuses through a single account.
Member institutions should visit www.iamohio.net/incommon for additional information, including how to join, or contact OARnet member services for assistance.
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