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Bynum, Peter – Computers in Human Services, 1991
Discusses how human services agencies can use strategies and information technologies similar to those used in political campaigns to identify needs and attitudes for social services campaigns. Marketing for social services programs is described, and the use of computers for a political campaign and for a teenage pregnancy program is compared.…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Technology
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Updegrove, Daniel – New Directions for Higher Education, 1982
A compromise between off-the-shelf and tailor-made financial assessment programs for computer use is the modeling system called Education Financial Planning Model (EFPM) developed by EDUCOM. Potential advantages and problems are examined, and potential for further development and uses is discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Planning, Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
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Rohrbaugh, John – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1986
In the context of decision support systems (DSS) use, four perspectives on evaluating decisions (consensual, political, empirical, and rational) and four models of organizational effectiveness (human relations, open system, internal process, and rational goal) are examined for their implications for DSS implementation and evaluation. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making
Tyson, Dan – College Board Review, 1993
Ireland's computerized, national system of university admission, which assigns all students to institutions simultaneously, and Britain's system using a single set of admissions forms and centrally coordinated admissions, suggest that centralization can be an efficient and cost-effective method of linking students with colleges in the United…
Descriptors: Centralization, College Admission, College Applicants, College Choice
Chew, Robert L. – 1983
Reasons for distributed systems (DS) of planning and design for information services for colleges are discussed. The methodologies and approaches from industry and academe are contrasted to show how the process of DS can be effectively managed to meet a variety of institutional needs. DS represent a natural evolution of the historic development of…
Descriptors: Business, College Administration, College Planning, Comparative Analysis
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Peterson, Gary W.; And Others – Computers in Human Behavior, 1994
Describes a study of undergraduate students that was conducted to compare the effectiveness of three computer-assisted career guidance (CACG) systems in terms of their contribution to career decision making and the attitudes of students regarding the helpfulness of CACG. Evaluation standards are discussed, and measurement techniques are explained.…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Information Systems, Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs
Wagschal, Peter H. – Curriculum Review, 1986
Review of television's relationship with schools highlights major problem areas--inadequate equipment maintenance funds and teacher training, and negative teacher attitudes--and shows that the integration of computers is experiencing similar problems. Differences worth pursuing are also discussed and ways to avoid problems with computer…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Change Strategies, Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis
Bird, Pristen; And Others – Electronic Learning, 1984
Discusses factors that should be considered before purchasing a computer, given the objectives of computer literacy; considering programing in Pascal or Logo, computer-assisted instruction, teaching practical applications, art and music, special education, telecommunications, administration, and library management. A chart showing prices and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Literacy