Descriptor
Source
CAUSE/EFFECT | 10 |
Currents | 2 |
College and Research Libraries | 1 |
Electronic Learning | 1 |
New Directions for… | 1 |
School Business Affairs | 1 |
Author
Ayer, Catriona, Ed. | 1 |
Daniel, John | 1 |
Dessoff, Alan L. | 1 |
Haigh, Peter J. | 1 |
Hanna, Rita M. | 1 |
Hanss, Ted | 1 |
Hobbs, Vicki M. | 1 |
Leavitt, Michael | 1 |
MacKnight, Carol B. | 1 |
Neff, Raymond K. | 1 |
Netherton, Robin | 1 |
More ▼ |
Publication Type
Education Level
Audience
Administrators | 26 |
Practitioners | 26 |
Media Staff | 4 |
Researchers | 1 |
Teachers | 1 |
Location
California | 1 |
Idaho | 1 |
Mississippi | 1 |
United Kingdom | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Higher Education Act Title II | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Neff, Raymond K.; Haigh, Peter J. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1992
This article describes the development at Case Western Reserve University of an all-fiber optic communications network linking 7,300 outlets (faculty offices, student residences, classrooms, libraries, and laboratories) with computer data, television, audio, facsimile, and image information services. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computers, Higher Education, Information Networks
Sheehan, Mark – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1998
In response to concerns about the cost of keeping up with individual desktop computing technology, several new solutions have emerged. Referred to as "thin clients," or network-centric computers, they include two types of desktop device: the network computer and the Windows terminal. Purchase cost, life span, support costs, and overall total cost…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
Netherton, Robin – Currents, 1994
Ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of communication and record-keeping in college and university planned giving programs are outlined. Simple techniques are offered for using laptop computers, planned giving software, and institutional databases to improve access to information during travel and on campus. (MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Fund Raising
CAUSE, Boulder, CO. – 1991
Seven papers from the 1990 CAUSE conference's Track IV, Policy and Standards are presented. Topics addressed in this track include data administration, computing access, involvement of constituencies in policy making and enforcement, and institutional standards for departmental systems. Papers and their authors are as follows: "Evolution of a…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Networks, Documentation
CAUSE, Boulder, CO. – 1991
Six papers from the 1990 CAUSE conference's Track V, Managing Telecommunications and Networking are presented. Topics address such subjects as network funding, support services, access to networks, improvement of instruction through networks, and image transmission. Papers and their authors are as follows: "What's New in…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, College Administration, Computer Networks, Dormitories
Dessoff, Alan L. – Currents, 1994
Three high-technology approaches are suggested to make college and university development efforts more efficient: (1) use of automated systems for phonathons; (2) use of local area networks to speed access to databases; and (3) exchange of information on electronic bulletin boards. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Fund Raising
Schamber, Linda – 1988
This two-page digest briefly outlines some of the technological trends in updating a library, and briefly discusses the administrative issues and strategies involved. It begins by describing the wholly integrated information environment, which would include: (1) public-access personal and professional communications networks; (2) information…
Descriptors: Budgets, Change Strategies, Computer Networks, Information Systems
Shalvoy, Mary Lee – Electronic Learning, 1987
This description of workstations, i.e., multipurpose computers expected to become one of the dominant forms of computing in higher education, focuses on computer vendors and market considerations. Highlights include hardware requirements, cost factors, the relationship of vendors and educators, software development problems, and possible future…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Corporate Support, Costs
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. – 1989
Technological advancement in academic library resources sharing, networking, and information transfer have developed dramatically in the past decade, with institutions (including nonacademic libraries) finding themselves hard pressed to acquire the resources necessary to institute or otherwise improve their networking capabilities. Further, these…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Categorical Aid, Computer Networks, Federal Aid
Hanss, Ted – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1997
Internet2, a consortium effort of over 100 universities, is investing in upgrading campus and national computer network platforms for such applications as digital libraries, collaboration environments, tele-medicine, and distance-independent instruction. The project is described, issues the project intends to address are detailed, and ways in…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Role, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
Yuochunas, Nancy – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
As higher education institutions plan for the future, common agreement to build open distributed computing environments (DCE) using common standards such as those of the Open Software Foundation can help exploit new application design approaches that promote application sharing, a more efficient way of meeting upcoming challenges. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
MacKnight, Carol B. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
Strategies at several private and public colleges and universities to support advancing information technology are described. Trends include distributed computing, database connectivity, and increased computer use in teaching. Common instructional concerns include facilitating use of technology and developing "supertech" classrooms.…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Plice, Samuel – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
Reasons for adopting Open Software Foundation (OSF) standards for distributed computing environments (DCE) within colleges and universities are examined. Adoption would promote interoperability across heterogeneous systems within and between institutions, aid in transition to client/server computing, and facilitate sharing and leveraging across…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Alaska Univ., Fairbanks. – 1990
The report outlines how the University of Alaska (Fairbanks) could move toward institutionalizing a chief information officer and merge campus academic and administrative information systems. The chief information officer would have such responsibilities as strategic planning participation, information systems planning, development of…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Change Strategies, Computer Networks, Data Processing

Thomas, Charles R. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1995
Advances in computing hardware and software, voice and electronic communications, electronic mail, and the information highway will affect the work environment for institutional researchers. In addition, as teaching, learning, and administrative processes are reengineered, the traditional analytical skills of these professionals will be useful in…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Computers
Previous Page | Next Page ยป
Pages: 1 | 2