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Baker, Warren J.; Gloster, Arthur S. II – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1994
California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo is exploring several cost-effective technological solutions to improve learning productivity, reduce labor intensity, and provide new ways to deliver education and better services to students while enhancing quality of instruction. Strategic planning and partnerships have been key…
Descriptors: College Planning, Computer Oriented Programs, Efficiency, Higher Education
Pipkin, George P. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1996
A strategy at the University of Virginia to use electronic forms to reduce the size of its data entry operation has led to development of a prototype of an electronic forms system based on World Wide Web technology. The elements of the system, its structure, and its implementation to date are described. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Administration, Efficiency
McCormack, David – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1997
By viewing individual communication services (voice, data, cable) as strategic tools in a communication infrastructure, Boston College (Massachusetts) was able to create an electronic communication environment with superior services at drastically reduced cost. The system provides voice, data, and cable access to every residence hall room,…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, College Administration, Costs, Delivery Systems
Harel, Elazar; Partipilo, Greg – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1996
The University of California at Los Angeles has implemented an innovative computing system based on radical postaudit and distributed security concepts. Rather than automate standard manual processes, the university decided to eliminate all preapproval processes and decentralize access controls. Results include significant cost savings, faster…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Case Studies, College Administration, Decentralization
Yohe, J. Michael – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1996
Information technology services on campuses are in crisis, due to dramatically increased expectations and stable or dwindling funding. The situation can be improved and service effectiveness enhanced by controlling expectations, reducing work, getting help (student volunteers, experiential learning programs, local experts, consultants, faculty and…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, College Administration, Efficiency, Expectation
Murphy, David; Williams, Jeff – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1997
Describes four successful cost-containment initiatives of the Midwestern Higher Education Commission, which was established to advance higher education in the Midwest through interstate cooperation. Projects include development of Academic Scheduling and Management Software; Internet-based activities; the Virtual Private Network, to reduce…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Educational Technology