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Dewey, J. E. – 1976
This manual contains a step-by-step explanation of a computer system designed specifically to enable the registration, examination, certification and recertification of pesticide applicators. The subsystems included are application processing, exam result processing, training and renewal processing. In addition, the system includes two management…
Descriptors: Administration, Certification, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Harvey, Glenn B. – 1973
A description of Data Base, the computerized data processing system used by De Paul University, is provided. Some background information on the school's data processing experiences and its decision to adopt Data Base are first presented, followed by a brief review of the Data Base software selected for use by the University. Fuller details are…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Sparks, David E.; And Others. – 1965
Appendix A is concerned with the characteristics of the user communities and of the information service centers as important factors in the representation of an information service system. The basic characteristics of both centers and communities include their number, size, geographic distribution, and scope of interest. These characteristics are…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Programs, Costs, Data Processing
Hayes, Robert M.; Becker, Joseph – 1970
The purpose of this book is to assist libraries and librarians in resolving some of the problems faced in utilizing the new computer technology. The intent is to provide a concrete, factual guide to the principles and methods available for the application of modern data processing to library operations. For the librarian it is a handbook to guide…
Descriptors: Administration, Automation, Computer Programs, Data Processing
McEwen, Hazel E., Ed. – 1974
Recent technological advances in computers and communications make possible the integration of data systems and the exchange of data among them on an expanding scale. However, the full effect of these advances cannot be realized unless the need for uniform understanding of the common information (data elements) and its expression in data systems…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Programs, Conference Reports, Conferences
Rudy, Harry L.; And Others – 1973
A project management procedure used in conjunction with the IBM Program Control System (PCS) is described. Information is given on how the combination is used by the Florida Department of Education to control the cost of data processing projects and to ensure their completion on schedule. The first section of the paper describes the project…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing
KAIMANN, RICHARD A., ED.; MARKER, ROBERT W., ED. – 1967
WRITTEN FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND PLANNERS, THIS ANTHOLOGY IS CONCERNED WITH INFORMATION PRINCIPLES, EFFECTS, DESIGN, AND INTEGRATION OF SYSTEMS. CONCENTRATING ON THE CONSTRAINTS ON AUTOMATION AND ITS IMPACT ON EDUCATION, THE DOCUMENT CONSIDERS NEW USES FOR COMPUTERS IN REPORTING STATISTICS, SCHOOL CENSUS, ATTENDANCE COUNTING, GRADING, SCHEDULING,…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Problems, Attendance, Automation
Squires, Donald F. – 1969
A project is being conducted to test the feasibility of an information storage and retrieval system for museum specimen data, particularly for natural history museums. A pilot data processing system has been developed, with the specimen records from the national collections of birds, marine crustaceans, and rocks used as sample data. The research…
Descriptors: Administration, Biological Sciences, Computer Programs, Costs
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Yucha, Carolyn; Reigeluth, Charles M. – Computers and Education, 1983
Educational applications include computer programs to individualize instruction and create clinical simulations; computer use to extend classrooms to rural areas, provide continuing education, and individualized testing; and courses in computer applications in health care. Applications in practice and administration include directing and recording…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs
Naval Training Equipment Center, Orlando, FL. Training Analysis and Evaluation Group. – 1974
The Design of Training Systems (DOTS) project was initiated by the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop tools for the effective management of military training organizations. Phase 2 involved the design and development of three computer-based mathematical models, described in detail in this report. The models described are the System…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Naval Training Equipment Center, Orlando, FL. Training Analysis and Evaluation Group. – 1974
The Design of Training Systems (DOTS) project was initiated by the Department of Defense to develop tools for the effective management of military training organizations. Phase 2 of the project, from which this report emanates, involved the design and development of three computer-based mathematical models and their validation. Volume 1 presents…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Hutcheson, Donna, Ed. – 1975
This report from the first Computer Users Conference is organized around the four panel discussion topics: data collection, data preparation and presentation, data base management, and overall management of hardware, software, people and data. On each panel were two industrial data processing experts who presented papers for discussion. These…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education
Plourde, Paul J., Ed.; Thomas, Charles R., Ed. – 1975
Addresses, technical papers, and descriptions of institutional administrative data processing (ADP) applications presented at the 1974 College and University Systems Exchange (CAUSE) National Conference are compiled. Topics include (1) operational data systems, (2) management information systems, (3) planning and management systems, (4) new…
Descriptors: Administration, College Administration, Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs
Plourde, Paul J., Ed.; Thomas, Charles R., Ed. – 1975
Nineteen contributed papers presented at the 1974 College and University Systems Exchange (CAUSE) National Conference are compiled. Topics include specific applications, data base management systems, and management techniques in administrative information systems for higher education. (DGC)
Descriptors: Administration, Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Foley, J. W.; And Others – 1969
Two regional educational data processing centers, operating in the field of school planning and services, are described in detail and used as examples to aid in establishing similar information systems. Instructions for creating a center are offered in general: developing an event chart and defining objectives, scope, staff characteristics,…
Descriptors: Administration, Ancillary School Services, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs