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Taveras, Luis; And Others – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1993
Hofstra University (New York) contracted with a vendor to provide a student information kiosk system on a campus computer network that would improve and enhance delivery of student services. Installed in under two months, the system has quickly addressed some persistent challenges, including easy access to information and security. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Environment, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education
Jacobson, Carl – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1992
The University of Delaware developed an intelligent mail server to provide easy, inexpensive access to institutional information for faculty, staff, and students on any node, machine, or operating system on the campuswide computing network. Security concerns have been addressed. The small investment has returned immediate benefits. (MSE)
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Administration, Electronic Mail, Higher Education
Whitmire, Duane E. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1990
Bowling Green State University (Ohio) produces a microcomputer resource handbook that contains a comprehensive listing of campus employees with unique microcomputer expertise they are willing to share. The project's current success suggests expansion and follow-up activities in the future. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Software, Higher Education
Ardoin, Beth; Weems, William – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1993
The academic computing office at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center implemented a campuswide system for information dissemination. The system has since been tied into a worldwide system. The evolution of the system is described, including selection and adoption of procedures, staffing, and development of publishing tools. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Software, Data Processing, Desktop Publishing
Moressi, William; McFadden, C. Brown – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
The academic computer center at Winthrop College employs students as assistants and support personnel. Issues to be considered when employing students in both essential and non-essential positions are discussed and some of the advantages and disadvantages of the practice are assessed. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Students, Compensation (Remuneration), Higher Education, Information Needs
Actis, Bev – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
The process that Kenyon College (Ohio) used in researching development of a campus-wide information system (CWIS) is outlined, and the most important issues to be considered in launching a successful CWIS are identified, including resources, needs, ownership, access, personnel, content, policy, design, staffing, marketing, and ongoing development.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Administration, Computer Networks, Higher Education
Brentrup, Robert J. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1993
The experience of Dartmouth College (New Hampshire) in developing a campuswide information system to enhance the computing culture is discussed, focusing on four elements: the philosophy of computing as a public utility; investment in physical network infrastructure; standardization of workstations; and development of content-neutral network…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Equipment, Facility Improvement
