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Campbell, Sally; Hughes, K. Scott – Business Officer, 1985
Six steps in creating a master plan for the institutional computing system include: describing a mission for computing technology, establishing program objectives, matching the technology to the objectives, prioritizing alternative approaches, developing alternative approaches, and selecting the preferred approach. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing, Higher Education
Thomas, Phyllis L.; And Others – Business Officer, 1991
Colleges and universities that provide computer services have become vulnerable to potential lawsuits associated with contraction and spread of computer viruses. Bookstore, library, and computer classroom or laboratory are most susceptible. In addition to protection against legal liability, schools should take specific steps to prevent problems.…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Court Litigation, Higher Education
Reese, Larry D. – Business Officer, 1991
The University of Florida has implemented an online payroll certification system that exemplifies how computer applications can result in higher quality information and provide real cost savings. In this case, the combined personnel savings exceeded 6.5 full-time-equivalent positions, more than twice the computing costs incurred. (MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness
Hatzai, Glen – Business Officer, 1998
The University of Michigan, winner of a federal award for its campus energy conservation, has developed a building automation system that uses direct-digital-control technology to manage energy use. The project, undertaken in partnership with an energy management company, has saved over $10 million since its inception, and includes a revolving…
Descriptors: Campus Planning, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
Mathews, Keith W. – Business Officer, 1985
Uses of personal computers, or microcomputers (micros), by college business offices are discussed, with attention to safeguards. An advantage of using micros is that business officers can develop their own applications with purchased software and need not depend on the data processing staff. The micros, which are located in the business office and…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Budgeting, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Martinson, Linda – Business Officer, 1991
Colleges and universities must find a way to streamline and integrate information management processes across the organization. The Georgia Institute of Technology responded to an acute problem of dissimilar operating systems with a campus-wide integrated administrative system using a machine independent relational database management system. (MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Bielec, John A. – Business Officer, 1985
Important steps in the computing administrator selection process are outlined, including: reviewing the administrative computing organization, determining a search methodology, selecting a search or screening committee, narrowing the candidate pool, scheduling interviews and evaluating candidates, and conducting negotiations. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, College Administration, Committees, Computer Oriented Programs
McIntyre, Jim – Business Officer, 1991
Several experts in the field of college financial administration offer their insights into the emerging relationship between high technology and financial management, focusing on the role of the institution's chief business officer. Topics include efficiency, cost effectiveness, organizational communication, homegrown vs. packaged software…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Evancoe, Donna Clark – Business Officer, 1985
Steps that should be followed in choosing and implementing an administrative computer system are discussed. Three stages are involved: institutional assessment, system selection, and implementation. The first step is to define the current status of the data processing systems and the management information systems at the institutions. Future…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Business, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Vetter, Ronald J.; And Others – Business Officer, 1993
North Dakota State University has adopted automated timekeeping to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll processing. The microcomputer-based system accurately records and computes employee time, tracks labor distribution, accommodates complex labor policies and company pay practices, provides automatic data processing and reporting,…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Processing