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McDonald, Kim A. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1994
Collision of a comet with Jupiter beginning July 16, 1994 will be observed by astronomers worldwide, with computerized information relayed to a center at the University of Maryland, financed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and National Science Foundation. Geologists and paleontologists also hope to learn more about earth's…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Networks, Higher Education, Information Networks
Olsen, Florence – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2001
Describes technological advances at North Dakota State University under the direction of Bonnie M. Neas, formerly the director of information-technology services and currently the head of Internet research. Campus networks were in their infancy when she began her programs, but now the university is part of a consortium building a high-speed…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Information Networks
DeLoughry, Thomas J. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1996
Computing authorities at 34 research universities have launched an effort to create a national computer network for higher education several times as fast as the Internet. The network would be supported by several corporate partners in computer and telecommunications industries and by the federal government, would not replace Internet connections,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Computer Networks, Efficiency, Higher Education
Young, Jeffrey R. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1994
College alumni associations are providing graduates with such electronic services as bulletin boards, computer mailing lists, online alumni magazines and newsletters, alumni forums on commercial networks, and electronic mail addresses. Other anticipated uses of the technology include fund raising, classes offered on networks, electronic bookstore…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, College Graduates, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
Wilson, David L. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1995
Increasingly, colleges and universities are planning to improve Internet connections to those who tap into campus computer networks over telephone lines. There is concern that users will overwhelm existing computer systems. Currently, many off-campus users are using private information service providers to gain network access. (MSE)
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Administration, Computer Networks, Geographic Distribution
Blumenstyk, Goldie – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1995
Colleges and universities are anticipating significant benefits from electronic transfer of student transcripts and other data, including reduced costs and time savings, improved academic advising, and standardization of information format. Early testing of the recommended software suggests institutions find the system useful. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Administration, College Students, Computer Networks
Bollag, Burton – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1994
A recent international conference of Internet users highlighted the empowerment the computerized information network promises to countries around the world and some of the difficulties faced in promoting access, particularly in developing countries and former members of the Soviet Union. (MSE)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Administrative Problems, Computer Networks, Developing Nations
McCollum, Kelly – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1998
As Abilene and other research networks designed to substantially enhance research capabilities join the Internet, network managers are concerned about unforeseen problems with the untested systems and their complex connections. (MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs