The University of Tasmania's Computing Policy Committee's efforts to introduce technological change at the institution in a rapid and controlled manner in the last five years are described, and the likely progress of information technology and its impact on higher education institutions are discussed. (MSE)

This paper addresses the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), a computerized tool for associating key information by geographical location, to the institutional research function at institutions of higher education. The first section investigates the potential of GIS as an analytical and planning tool for institutional…

A conceptual framework for strategic planning for information technology in colleges and universities is offered. The approach focuses on outcomes of the use of technology, especially for improving individual and organizational performance, rather than the technologies themselves. Three domains of technology are considered: infrastructure,…