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Direct linkNeto, Francisco; Brasileiro, Francisco – Information Science Publishing, 2007
The Internet and growth of computer networks have eliminated geographic barriers, creating an environment where education can be brought to a student no matter where that student may be. The success of distance learning programs and the availability of many Web-supported applications and multimedia resources have increased the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Management Systems, Distance Education, Semantics
Peer reviewedMacleod, Ian A.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1987
Discussion of the need for distributed information retrieval systems focuses on a model system, Fulcrum FUL/Text. Differences from distributed database management systems are described; system design is discussed; implementation requirements are explained including remote operation calls (ROC's); and a prototype simulation model based on FUL/Text…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Simulation, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems
Clagett, Craig A. – 1990
The argument is made that without proper staffing and support (a condition that occurs as financial pressures on higher education institutions increase) institutional research will not be able to prepare analyses of enough depth and sophistication to constitute a meaningful contribution to policy-making. An outline is provided as to how to…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Financial Support, Higher Education, Institutional Research
Peer reviewedPenrod, James I.; And Others – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1993
Many colleges and universities will soon adopt distributed systems for executive information and decision support. Distribution of shared information through computer networks will improve decision-making processes dramatically on campuses. Critical success factors include administrative support, favorable organizational climate, ease of use,…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Decision Making
Newby, Gregory B. – 1992
Information technologies such as computer mediated communication (CMC), virtual reality, and telepresence can provide the communication flow required by high-speed management techniques that high-technology industries have adopted in response to changes in the climate of competition. Intra-corporate CMC might be used for a variety of purposes…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Futures (of Society)
Moore, Mary Ann – 1988
The growth in computing power available to institutional researchers today is more than matched by the increase in the demand for information. A significant part of this demand involves minor variations of a few routine questions. Nearly all administrators from the vice president to the department chairman want information about "their"…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, College Administration, Computer Networks, Computers
