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• Privacy Issues for Interactive Web Pages. University of Maryland, Office of Information Technology walk-in web clinic for faculty and staff, February 8, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney, with Boden, Anne [university President's Legal Office] and Baker, Tim [MD Office of Planning])
• Citizenship in Cyberspace: Responsibility in the Electronic Community. Presentation on the roles resident advisors play in dealing with responsible use of computing technology. University of Maryland Resident Advisor Conference, January 24, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney; Ginther, Amy & Eddy, Wallace)
• Copyright, Education, and Technology: Facing the Challenges: A Web-based Workshop Series. Designed and led seminar on "Faculty Ownership" issues, November 29-December 22, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Department of Resident Life Training. Trained new Resident Director staff regarding the role and activities of Project NEThics and responding to technology misuse incidents. Resident Life Summer Training Program, July 15, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney; Ginther, Amy & Eddy, Wallace)
• WebCT Training Series. Presentations on "The Policies and Ethics of Student Information" in the Course Administration module and "Intellectual Property in a Networked Environment" in the Creating Your Course Content module. [Ongoing Activity for Project NEThics.]
• Web Designer and Developer Program. Presentations on Acceptable Use Policies and Intellectual Property. [Ongoing Activity for Project NEThics.]
• Institute for Instructional Technology (IIT). Presentations on Policy and Ethical Issues for Web Page Development & Presentation Graphics. [Ongoing Activity for Project NEThics.]
• Teacher Assistant Orientation. Discussed the function and services of Project NEThics to incoming graduate teaching assistants. Provided them with information on how to handle and resolve incidents of misuse of computing resources. August 26, 1998, August 25, 1999, August 23, 2000.
• Gemstone Resident Assistant Training. Introduced and discussed the resources that Project NEThics offered, facilitated discussion with resident assistants of ethical use of computing resources. August 21, 1998.
• Resident Assistant Resource Fair. Introduced Project NEThics, the Policy on the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources, discussed several common misuses and current trends, and explained how resident assistants could identify misuse of computing resources. August 17, 1998.
• Academic Integrity Week. Course on Internet Technologies. February 26, 1997.
• aITs Student Employee Orientation. Discussed computer and professional ethics. July 18, 1997.

• Ethical Principles in Developing for the Web Presentation to "Building Learning with Technology - - Design Institute, July 24, 2000. (Ginther, Amy & Eddy, Wallace)
• Privacy and the Web: Rights and Responsibilities. Presentation to the Web Interest Group (WIG) on privacy issues and new legislation affecting these issues at the University of Maryland, June 29, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• What Every Faculty Member Needs to Know about Copyright. Presentation at the University of Maryland Web Initiative in Teaching conference: "Toward Excellence in Cyberspace: Evaluation Teaching and Learning," Mary 23, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• A Status Report from the USM Task Force on Intellectual Property Issues. Presentation at the University of Maryland Web Initiative in Teaching conference: "Toward Excellence in Cyberspace: Evaluation Teaching and Learning," Mary 23, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney & Middleton, Charles
• Digital Information: A New Legal Framework. Presentation to LBSC 735, Legal Issues in Managing information courses at the University of Maryland, May 11, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• First Amendment: Higher Education Law & Policy. Presentation to LBSC 735, Legal Issues in Managing Information courses at the University of Maryland, May 4, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Legal and Policy Framework for E-Commerce. Presentation to BMGT 727: Security and Control of Information Systems, University of Maryland, April 3, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Internet Law, Policy & Ethics Presentation to ZOOL 600: Ethics in Scientific Research, University of Maryland, April 3, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Information Technology: Law, Policy and Ethics. Presentation to Gemstone seminar, March 15, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Acceptable Use Policy, Realities of a Networked Environment, and Student Employees. Presentation to the Office of Commuter Affairs and Community Service staff, February 29, 2000. (Ginther, Amy & Eddy, Wallace)
• Inclusion of Student Contributions on Class or Scholarly Web Sites. Opening remarks for the Fall 1999 Seminar Series, Legal and Policy Considerations for Technology Enhanced Learning, November 29, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Internet Rights and Responsibilities. Presentation to CMPS System Administrators, November 19, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Professional Ethical Issues. Presentation and Discussion for ENES 230: Introduction to Materials and Their Applications, Department of Materials and Nuclear Engineering, November 4, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Obtaining Copyright Permissions for Digital Works October 12, 1999. Part of the Fall 1999 Seminar Series Legal and Policy Considerations for Technology Enhanced Learning. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Internet Law and Policy Presentation to a delegation of Chinese business and government leaders on October 5, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Intellectual Property of Teaching Materials Used in Computerized Instruction. Maryland English Institute, August 26, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Digital Millenium Copyright Act Video: "Copyright in the New Millenium: The Impact of Recent Changes to U.S. Copyright Law." Replayed video from May 21 teleconference and led discussion with University of Maryland Library staff, August 11 & 24, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Policy Issues for Unauthenticated Workstation Access in UM Libraries. Presentation on issues generated by unauthenticated access to public workstations in Libraries followed by policy recommendations. Presentation for The Library Executive Council, College Park, July 27, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Unix Security Issues. Campus Unix Support Program. May 20, 1999. (Winchester, Randall)
• Bigotry Online: Responsible Use of the Internet. The 11th Annual Equity Conference. April 15, 1999. (Friedman, David; Healy, Mary; Petersen, Rodney & Sbarbaro, Philip)
• Update on Legal and Policy Issues. Web Clinic. April 13, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)

• Panel Discussion: Copyright and Intellectual Property. Panel Presentation at the university System of Maryland Web Institute held at Salisbury State University, July 25, 2000. (Ginther, Amy)
• Intellectual Property and Other Legal Issues Affecting the Use of the Web in Online Education. Presentation to faculty seminar on developing online course materials, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD, June 15, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney & Eddy, Wallace)
• Computer Security: The Tension between Privacy and Open Access. Presentation at the Campus/Corporate Partnership Forum: Building Effective Institutions Together, June 6, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Censorship Battles in Cyberspace. Presentation dealing with legislative challenges to the 1st Amendment as well as issues with restrictions. Presentation made at the "Essential 21st Century Law for Information Professionals" seminar sponsored by the University of Maryland College of Information Sciences, May 3, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• The Abyss of E-publishing. Presentation dealing with the ambiguous position in which various legislation has left Information Professionals. Presentation made at the "Essential 21st Century Law for Information Professionals" seminar sponsored by the University of Maryland College of Library and Information Sciences, May 3, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Unraveling the Internet Web of Legal Issues. Presentation at the Maryland Recreation & Parks Association (MRPA) Annual Conference, Ocean City, MD, April 13, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Creating Policies. Presentation at the "Security Reviews in a Diverse Technological Environment" conference sponsored by the College and university Information Security Professionals (CUISP), Baltimore, MD, April 11, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Who Owns Online Courses and Course Materials: Intellectual Property Policies for a New Learning Environment. Pew Symposium in Learning and Technology. Invited participant for round-table discussion on intellectual property issues, February 17-18, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Computer Affairs: Students and Information Technology. Presentation at the Maryland Student Affairs Conference noting the necessary bridging of student affairs professionals with their colleagues in information technology to understand the current cyberenvironment inhabited by college students, College Park, MD, February 11, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney; Ginther, Amy & Eddy, Wallace)
• Alternative Institutional Models for Ownership and Protection of Intellectual Property in Distance Education Programs. Presentation at conference on Distance and Web-based learning for The Chief Academic Officers of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area at American university, Washington, DC, February 4, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Hate on the Internet: Implications for Educators and Law Enforcement Summit. Participated on panel discussing school policy on Internet use for educators and law enforcement officials, College Park, MD, December 6, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• The Internet & The Law. Presentation to the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association, September 23, 1999.
• Who Owns the Course?: Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age. Plenary Panel, Web Initiative in Teaching Conference and Showcase, College Park, MD, May 1999.
• Implementing the New Copyright Laws. One of the plenary /keynote speakers at the Coalition for Networked Information Spring 99 Task Force Meeting. Washington, DC. April, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Copyright Ownership Issues and Policies: Project Update. Coalition for Networked Information Spring 99 Task Force Meeting. Washington, DC. April, 1999. (Case, Mary & Petersen, Rodney)
• university Internet Policy Issues. Panelist at the RUSC '99 (Regional User Services Conference). College Park, MD. April, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Bigotry Online: Responsible Use of the Internet. Moderator for panel at the Eleventh Equity Conference. University of Maryland, College Park, MD. April, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney).
• Policies on Information Technology Use. Lessons from the Past; Visions for the Future: 25th Annual Maryland Student Affairs Conference. College Park, MD. February 12, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Computers and the Year 2000. Gerber Adult Seminars: Science and Technology. November 16, 1998. (Petersen, Rodney)
• A Panel Discussion on Cyber-Issues. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)Regional Conference. November 7, 1998. (Petersen, Rodney; Kandell, Jonathon; Silver, David; & Anderson, Cary)
• Policy on the Use of Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) Electronic Systems. Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. November 5, 1998. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Internet Use and Abuse: The Story Behind NEThics. Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services Consortium. August 6, 1998. (Petersen, Rodney & Liang, Chris)
• Student Services via the Internet: Legal, Policy, and Ethical Considerations. university System of Maryland, Student Information System Project. June 9, 1998. (Petersen, Rodney; Bayly, Susan; Bowden, Anne; & Roach, Terry)
• Legal Implications of Information Technology Management. Eighth Annual State Data Security Conference. June 3, 1998. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Sexually-Explicit Materials and the Internet: The Virginia Experience. Washington Area Academic Computing Centers (WAACC). May, 1998. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Secure-IT. State of Maryland Data Security Conference. Baltimore, MD. May, 1998. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Electronic Hate. Maryland College Personnel Association Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD. April 1998. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Privacy of Electronic Information: Principles, Values, and Higher Education Policy and Practice. Regional User Services Conference. Beltsville, MD. March 1998. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Managing Computer Misuse: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities. Virginia College Personnel Association Fall Conference. James Madison university, Harrisonburg, VA. November 1996. (Petersen, Rodney)

• Internet Security Issues. Panel presentation at the CUMREC 2000 meeting: "The New Frontier: Creative Solutions for the New Millennium," Crystal City, VA, May 15, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney & Ginther, Amy)
• Intellectual Property Policy Issues. Discussion facilitated at the Association of College and university Policy Administrators (ACUPA) annual meeting, College Park, MD April 27-28, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA) for Chief Information Officers. Panel presentation at the Coalition for Networked Information Task Force Meeting, Washington, DC, March 27-28, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• The Tug of War between Faculty, university, and Publisher for Rights to the Products of Contemporary Education. Copyright Town Meetings sponsored by The National Initiative for a Networked Cultural Heritage and the College Art Association, New York, NY, February 26, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Classification of IT Incidents to Measure Impact and Guide Policy Development. Presentation at EDCUAUSE 99 conference, October 29, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney & Ginther, Amy with Bruhn, Mark of Indiana university)
• Copyright Ownership Policies in a Digital Environment. Presentation at EDUCAUSE 99 conference, October 28, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Project NEThics: Incident Response & User Education. Outreach poster session at EDUCAUSE 99 conference, October 27, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney & Ginther, Amy)
• Freedom of Speech and the Internet: Rights and Responsibilities. Pre-conference workshop at EDUCAUSE 99 conference, October 26, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney & Ginther, Amy)
• Pitfalls and Challenges of Global Access from the Library. Presentation at the 5th Annual Public Library Leadership Institute, Warrenton, VA, August 5, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Intellectual Property Management and Digital Technologies. Computer Services Management Symposium. St.Louis, MO. March, 1999. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Personal Web Pages: Higher Education Law & Policy. CAUSE97. Orlando, FL. December, 1997. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Computer Misuse: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues. ACM/SIGUCCS 24th Annual Computer Services Management Symposium. St. Louis, MO. March, 1997. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Managing Computer Misuse: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities. ACM/SIGUCCS User Services Conference. Chicago, IL. September, 1996. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Higher Education in the Information Age: The Role of Student Affairs. Keynote Address for the South Carolina Personnel Association Fall Conference. Columbia, SC. October 1996. (Petersen, Rodney)
• The Role of IT Policy in the Information Profession. CAUSE97. Orlando, FL. December 1997. (Petersen, Rodney)
• The Internet: Law, Policy and Ethical Considerations. Legal Issues in Higher Education. University of Vermont, Burlington, VT. October 1997. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Ethical Issues - Professional Perspectives. ACM/SIGUCCS 24th Annual Computer Services Management Symposium. St. Louis, MO. March 1997. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Computer Misuse: Moving from Policy to Practice. CAUSE '96. San Francisco, CA. December 1996. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Regulating Cyberspace: Higher Education Law and Policy. EDUCOM '96. Philadelphia, PA. October 1996. (Petersen, Rodney)
• User Privacy in a Networked Environment: Legal, Policy, and Ethical Considerations When Responding to Complaints of Misuse. ACM/SIGUCCS User Services Conference. Chicago, IL. September 1996. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Computer Ethics: Balancing Rights & Responsibilities Within the Campus Community. ACM/SIGUCCS 23rd Annual Computer Services Management Symposium. St. Louis, MO. March 1996. (Petersen, Rodney)
• The Final Frontier: Managing Student Use and Abuse of Computers. Association for Student Judicial Affairs. Clearwater Beach, FL. February 1996. (Petersen, Rodney)

• The Critical Tension in the Computer Age - - Balancing Privacy and Openness. Presentation made at the "The Hidden World of Government Disclosure Programs - - What Users and Producers Must Know!" seminar sponsored by the University of Maryland College of Library and Information Sciences, June 7, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• E-Commerce, Security and Privacy. Participated as discussant for Gemstone Team Thesis Conference of Honors Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research conference panel, University of Maryland, April 7, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Digital Projects and Copyright Ownership: Directions in Law and Institutional Policies. Digital Dialogues sponsored by the Mini-Center for Teaching Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture and Society, February 29, 2000. (Petersen, Rodney)
• Student Legal Aid Office Conference. Rodney Petersen was one of the panelists at the seminar on "Law and the Internet". April 19, 1999.
• The CLIS Alumni Chapter Program. Rodney Petersen was one of the presenters on the topic of "Intellectual Property, Copyright Issues, and the Internet: The Dilemma Revisited". April 12, 1999.
• The Campus Assessment Working Group Forum. Rodney Petersen was one of the presenters on the topic of "Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues of Data Collection and Data Distribution". April 8, 1999.
• Arts and Humanities Brown Bag Lunch Series: Rodney Petersen and Ellen Yu Borkowski discussed distance education policy issues. February 9, 1999.
• Arts and Humanities Brown Bag Lunch Series: Project NEThics staff discussed law and policy issues surrounding intellectual property and electronic materials. October 6, 1998.
• First Look Fair: Project NEThics participated in the annual campus-wide resource fair with Peer Training for incoming students. (1998, 1999)
• International Coffee Hour. Project NEThics sponsored a session, and focused on increasing awareness about computer ethics. Ocober 22, 1997.
• Good Morning, Commuters! Project NEThics hosted a session, and focused on the Ethical Use of Computers. April 23, 1997, October 15, 1997, April 8, 1998, April 21, 1999, November 3, 1999 .
• Planet UM. Project NEThics sponsored a presentation on the "Ethical Use of Computers". October 28, 1996.

• Libraries, Copyright, and the Internet Co-sponsored teleconference with the University of Maryland Libraries. College Park, MD. October 14, 1999.
• Copyright in the New Millenium: The Impact of Recent Changes to U.S. Copyright Law. Co-sponsored a teleconference with the University of Maryland Libraries. College Park, MD. May 21, 1999.
• The Third Element: Student Services for Distance and Distributed Learning Co-sponsored a teleconference with Nonprint Media Services of UM Libraries. College Park, MD. April 15, 1999.
• Police Investigator Training. Seminar for College and University Police Investigators. University of Maryland, College Park, MD. June 17,1998.
• Am I a Crook? Copyright Issues on the Internet. Co-sponsored a teleconference with Nonprint Media Services of UM Libraries and the President's Legal Office. College Park, MD. April 2, 1998.
• Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia: The Final Document and Its Implementation. Videoconference participant. College Park, MD. February 20, 1997.
• Regulating Expression on the Internet. Organizer & moderator of panel discussion. College Park, MD. March 26, 1996.
• Washington Area Round Table Discussion on "Student Misuse of Computing Resources". College Park, MD. March 26, 1996.