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Bittleston, Richard – Information Management & Technology, 1995
Discusses techniques for managing documents in wide area networks, reviews technique limitations, and offers recommendations to database designers. Presented techniques include: increasing bandwidth, reducing data traffic, synchronizing documentation, partial synchronization, audit trials, navigation, and distribution control and security. Two…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Corporations, Data Processing
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

Penrod, 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
Garvey, Alan – Information Management & Technology, 1997
Outlines three rules to help companies plan for and implement intranets: (1) adopt a long-term vision for corporate Intranet usage; (2) create a culture of information usage; and (3) recognize, adapt to and take advantage of the inherent qualities of electronic information. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Corporations, Information Management
Actis, Bev – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
The process that Kenyon College (Ohio) used in researching development of a campus-wide information system (CWIS) is outlined, and the most important issues to be considered in launching a successful CWIS are identified, including resources, needs, ownership, access, personnel, content, policy, design, staffing, marketing, and ongoing development.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Administration, Computer Networks, Higher Education