Presents the opinions of six corporate media managers on the accounting practice of charging corporate departments for audiovisual services rendered on individual projects and productions rather than having the corporation underwrite the audiovisual department budget. (MBR)

Explains how to integrate applied academics (communications, mathematics, computer applications) into accounting so that students can see the bridge develop between subjects as well as with the real world. (Author)

Discusses advantages of a centralized school district plan for computer utilization at building, district, and state-federal level, and reviews categories of information required for computer applications--staff personnel, accounting, pupil records, classroom/instruction, and administrative support services--by outlining each category to indicate…

Computer hardware and software alone do not improve a financial management system. They are only the tools that carry out commands. College business offices and related administrative functions must commit effort to improving the overall system. Available from Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154. (MSE)

Discusses microcomputer uses for administrative computing in education at site level and central office and recommends that administrators start with a word processing program for time management, an electronic spreadsheet for financial accounting, a database management system for inventories, and self-written programs to alleviate paper…

An outline of microcomputer applications for administrative computing in education is followed by discussions of aspects of office automation, database management systems, management information systems, administrative computer systems, and software. Several potential problems relating to administrative computing in education are identified.…

Major aspects of the management of the physical plant of campuses are considered in 42 chapters. The five major sections cover: personnel services; budgeting and accounting; maintenance management; plant operations; and planning, design, and construction. A conclusion describes proven methods and criteria for self-evaluation of the physical plant.…

Written by California teachers and administrators involved in distributive and office education at the secondary and community college levels, these 24 articles present information on new methods of instruction and uses of technology occurring in the business world and in education. Topics covered include Centers for Business Teacher Education,…