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)

Results of an experiment at Stanford University in which terminals were placed on the desks of principal officers, including the president and five vice presidents, is described. A computer-based electronic message system was made available to this group. (MLW)

Discusses the development of campus networking and networked courseware at the University of Oregon, focusing on the possibilities and limitations of interactive courseware. Preliminary evaluations indicate that Internet-based courseware seems to better engage motivated students and allows for the development of a dynamic core-course curriculum,…

Evaluation criteria and methodology applied in the assessment of risk associated with developing large communications networks are reviewed based on the experience of Virginia Tech. Experience derived from the development of the broadband-technology-based local area network and the results of the evaluation of the state of digital switch…

The strategic planning effort as well as the organizational structure used for network integration into college classroom, office, and research activities are discussed. A critique for enhanced replication in subsequent phases or similar undertakings is provided. (Author/MLW)