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Sholtys, Phyllis A. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
With the current state of computing and data communication technology, connecting widely dispersed, multivendor computing resources is a complex and expensive undertaking. Network strategies and management issues are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Higher Education, Local Area Networks
Alley, Lee; Willits, Stephen D. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) promises to integrate voice, data, text, and video services within the context of existing telephone networks. It is a set of standards, or engineering design specifications, that will permit anyone to attach any innovative device to it as long as it abides by the network's protocols. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrators, College Administration, Computer Networks, Data Processing
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
The Computer Center at California State University, San Bernardino, provides centrally managed computing hardware and software to support both administrative users and academic programs. The center provides access to four computer systems which allow students a wide range of computing experiences. Instructional computing, administrative computing,…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
McCredie, Jack – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1994
The emerging national information infrastructure is viewed as a solution to problems facing higher education, rather than as another drain on resources. Creative planning, reassessment of traditional models of campus organization, teaching, and learning, and creation of broad-based partnerships in public and private sectors will be required.…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Higher Education
Chatman, Steve – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1993
A project to implement an integrated data system at the four-campus University of Missouri is described. Analytical processing is discussed as it relates to executive decision-making support. It is noted that understanding of specific institutional circumstances and timely delivery of supporting information are critical to system effectiveness.…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Data Processing, Decision Making
Sheehan, Mark – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1998
In response to concerns about the cost of keeping up with individual desktop computing technology, several new solutions have emerged. Referred to as "thin clients," or network-centric computers, they include two types of desktop device: the network computer and the Windows terminal. Purchase cost, life span, support costs, and overall total cost…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Costs
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
The computing and information services (CIS) organization includes administrative computing, academic computing, and networking and has three divisions: computing services, development services, and information services. Other computing activities include Health Sciences, Humanities Computing Center, and Department of Computer Science and Systems.…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Sholtys, Phyllis – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
"Downsizing" has become the newest catchword as more and more traditional applications are being implemented on microcomputers or in a cooperative processing environment encompassing both micro and mainframe capability. Organizational adaptation to the change occurring in the computer industry is discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Coordination
Gossett, Cathy L.; Neil, Elizabeth N. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
The study and implementation of an online facilities management system at Clemson University that was designed with distributed processing in mind is described. The system provides for centralized data, assignment of data responsibility, increased data accessibility, and audit trail. Security considerations and mini- and microapplications are…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Data Processing
Moberg, Thomas – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1999
Offers advice to administrators and faculty in small colleges on planning, building, and managing campus computer networks. Also included are observations about the network as a strategic asset, funding and staffing issues, and planning for unexpected results. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Financial Support
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
Despite the decentralized nature of computing at Vanderbilt, there is significant evidence of cooperation and use of each other's resources by the various computing entities. Planning for computing occurs in every school and department. Caravan, a campus-wide network, is described. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
Each Harvard school manages its own computing needs and has its own administrative computing applications. Central administration maintains management information about university resources, policies, and administrative programs for which it is responsible. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
Major University of Nebraska computing and information technology objectives include: the study of alternative means of transmitting voice, video, and data; developments of instructional and administrative uses of satellite and closed-circuit television and audio communications; continue work toward a student information system, etc. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Russell, James S. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1994
Constrained by limited funds but concerned about lack of access to the Internet, Mount Hood Community College (Oregon) opened an account for the business and computer technology division with a commercial provider. Lessons learned about usage hours, limitations, access, modem speed, telephone line usage, and training are detailed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Administration, College Faculty, Computer Networks
Koopman, Ann – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
A key to successful implementation of a World Wide Web-based library information system is effective collaboration between campus library and information technology professionals, representing a long-term commitment to breakdown of organizational barriers, individual empowerment, and shared vision. The Web sites designed by Indiana…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks