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Gill, Judith I.; Saunders, Laura – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1992
Policy analysis is a two-stage process of (1) diagnosing the problem and (2) unraveling the parts in it played by the policy issue, environment, factors affecting implementation, and proposed alternatives. In higher education, this requires a thorough understanding of the unique higher education environment. (MSE)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Higher Education, Institutional Research, Policy

Jedamus,Paul – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1984
The key to the success of decision support systems will be the way that institutional researchers integrate the variety of specific and personal systems into a viable and coordinated institutionwide system. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, Decision Making, Decision Support Systems, Higher Education

Meredith, Mark – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1984
While microcomputers may be easy to acquire and put into use, advance consideration of some pertinent issues will ensure that they are used successfully for planning and management support. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Decision Making, Higher Education

Tetlow, William L. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1984
Microcomputer technology is direct, personal, and well suited for the task of decision support. Learning to use it constructively and effectively to improve higher education management is the challenge of the immediate future. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, Decision Making, Higher Education, Institutional Research

Kirschling, Wayne R. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1976
Noting that mathematical modeling is a relatively new phenomenon in higher education and that much can be learned from the misdirections and mistakes that characterize modeling in general, the author describes major criticisms of modeling and suggests improvements, particularly in communication between modelers and potential model users. (JT)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Problems, College Administration, Contracts

Harmon, Joel I. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1986
The use of computerized decision support systems in higher education for making tactical institutional decisions is reviewed, with attention to the kind of administrative problems that lie somewhere between programmed to nonprogrammed decisions and require a combination of computer support and administrative judgment. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making, Decision Support Systems

Hipps, G. Melvin – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1982
Elements that the University of Akron, Furman University, and Wichita State University believe to be essential for mounting a successful program for change are identified: definition of institutional mission, top administrative support, leadership development, comprehensive change programs, emphasis on communication and process, and merging of…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Faculty Development, Higher Education