The University of Tasmania's Computing Policy Committee's efforts to introduce technological change at the institution in a rapid and controlled manner in the last five years are described, and the likely progress of information technology and its impact on higher education institutions are discussed. (MSE)

Offers guidelines for administering college computing services, including recommendations for setting up the administrative structure, staffing, budgeting, defining the job functions of responsible administrators, involving faculty, managing equipment and services, coordinating computing needs, and preparing for the future. (GFW)

Despite the setbacks of many virtual education programs at the collegiate level, the public's widespread, growing acceptance of electronic learning (e-learning) argues for continued expansion of virtual education. When designing virtual programs, colleges and universities typically follow an administrative model that is hierarchical, bureaucratic,…

As community, technical, and junior colleges approach the 21st century, faculty shortages, an increasingly diverse student body, dwindling financial resources, and accountability mandates will require careful, action-oriented college planning. This two-part book presents 10 articles on the dynamics of planning and specific planning models, and…

This book, which is written from the perspective of a practicing human resources manager, presents 17 case studies illustrating how technology is driving a new training paradigm. The case studies support 21 propositions regarding training in the e- learning (electronic learning) revolution, including the following:(1) the Internet changes…