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Inselbert, Armond – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1982
The Institute for Software Engineering, a data processing education, publishing and consulting organization with offices and members worldwide, is described. The goal of the Institute is to assist data processing management and staff in providing the service levels required to support an organization's business needs. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Conferences
Litaker, R. G.; And Others – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1985
Much of the power of the "information center" comes from its ability to effectively use fourth-generation productivity tools to provide information processing services. A case study of the use of these tools at Western Michigan University is presented. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing, Higher Education
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
Various aspects of the use of copyrights for computer programs are discussed including: the history of copyright protection for programs, applications of the Copyright Revision Act of 1976, rights of the copyright owner, formalities for acquiring copyright protections, and enforcing the copyright. (BH)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Copyrights, Court Litigation
Robinson, Robert J. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
Construction of a separate data base for university planning information is proposed. Characteristics of a planning system and its relationship to other university systems are discussed as well as the need for data bases that contain both quantitative and nonquantitative information. (BH)
Descriptors: College Planning, Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing
Carlson, William – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1984
The strategy used by St. Olaf College to integrate computing into a liberal arts curriculum is discussed. Faculty computer literacy was developed first, followed by the use of computing in a wide variety of courses. Computer science, problem analysis, symbol manipulation, and information processing are discussed. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computers
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The history, development, and function of the Oklahoma State University Computer and Information Systems Office are described. Computers used and the general administrative structure are noted. (BH)
Descriptors: Budgets, Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Science
Williams, Donald F. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
Management information systems are explained and their use by small colleges is discussed. The Columbus Technical Institute Management Information System is described as a first step in providing data processing for higher education. (BH)
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Computer Science, Computers
Rice, Michael L. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
Software design is still a craft; techniques are based on the way things have been done, not on basic theorems or design principles. Suggests that academic software design needs to be more like a science or technology and that a taxonomy of design solutions or classification method is required. Describes two case studies. (MLW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classification, Computer Science, Data Analysis
Glassock, David G. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The needs and problems of the small college or university management information system are discussed through the experiences of a small midwestern university. It is suggested that technological advancements in software and minicomputers will improve the systems development capabilities of small institutions. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Science, Computers
Boche, Raymond E. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The importance of cooperative development among and exchange between university information systems is discussed. Cooperative developments in the California State University and Colleges System and exchange efforts between university systems in other states are described. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Cooperative Programs, Cost Effectiveness
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
A summary of a site visit offers understanding of the role of administrative information systems in higher education. Briefly described are: the history of Virginia Tech, computing history at the University, the Computing Center, and Administrative Systems Development Department. (MLW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Science, Facility Case Studies, Higher Education
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The three computer service facilities at Ohio State University in Columbus are described. Computer services are provided for: instructional purposes, public service activities, university management, the hospital information system, and student services. (BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Science, Computers
Lias, Edward J. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1981
A global survey of new technologies providing opportunities for delivery of the world's knowledge directly to the home and office is presented, along with the organizations now using them, including the French and British videotext systems, the U.S. electronic newspapers, and the computer-assisted video disc. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Science, Databases, Electronic Equipment
Penrod, James I.; Craft, Larry N. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The planning, design, and implementation of an information system at Pepperdine University in California is described. The difficulties of total redesign and new programing of a management information system are explained and recommendations for this process are made. (BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Administration, Computer Science
Braniff, Thomas A. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
Distributed data bases in statewide and multi-institutional systems are discussed. It is suggested that traditional approaches to data processing and current data base software are inappropriate for a distributed data base system. (BH)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Cooperative Planning, Data Processing
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