At Clarke College (Iowa) a business office computer that will eventually form a college-wide system is being used in the admissions process, to send out financial statements, and to keep track of the budget. (Author/MLF)

By tying into a computerized building-automation network, Schaumburg High School, Illinois, slashed its energy consumption by one-third. The remotely connected computer controls the mechanical system for the high school as well as other buildings in the community, with the cost being shared by all. (Author)

School managers can make the difference in a successfully automated school office. Before any equipment is considered, administrators need to identify problems, set goals, and select the best alternative. (MLF)