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McGuffey, C. W.; Argo, Ray – CEFP Journal, 1984
Microcomputers and available software can be used to display spreadsheet information helpful to facility planners. This article discusses the nature of electronic spreadsheets, presents an applications procedure, and illustrates a practical facilities planning application by using software generally available. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment Projections
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Schilling, Larry G. – CEFP Journal, 1984
Faced with deteriorating buildings, overcrowding, an inadequate budget, and government regulations, Columbia University needed data to support facility management decisions. After contacting organizations with similar facilities, the unviersity chose a space inventory database program developed by MIT for a consortium of academic, medical, and…
Descriptors: College Buildings, Computer Software, Higher Education, Management Information Systems
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Oshier, Michael J. – CEFP Journal, 1984
Describes the following aspects of the State University of New York-Brockport's preventive maintenance computerization project: (1) software selection, (2) project implementation; and (3) problems and benefits of the system. (MCG)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Higher Education, Microcomputers
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Hales, H. Lee – CEFP Journal, 1984
As the cost of computing decreases, computer aids are becoming readily available for facility planning, construction, and operation; three important technologies are decision support systems, computer-aided design, and management information systems. This article discusses the applications and availability of these systems, hardware and software…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computers, Costs
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Neland, William C. – CEFP Journal, 1984
The Physical Plant Department at Portland State University (OR) performs accounting, inventory control, and purchasing tasks with a local online system. Using in-house software, this system has replaced and improved upon services formerly provided by the State System of Higher Education. (MCG)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Higher Education, Management Information Systems, Microcomputers
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DeLong, Richard A. – CEFP Journal, 1984
Unusually hard hit by the 1970s recession, the University of Michigan accumulated more deferred maintenance problems than could be analyzed efficiently either by hand or with existing computer systems. Using an existing microcomputer and a database management software package, the maintenance service developed its own database to support…
Descriptors: Campuses, Computer Software, Deferred Maintenance, Higher Education
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Lilley, H. Edward – CEFP Journal, 1985
Explains how school planners can use microcomputers to create electronic spreadsheets that reduce the time required to calculate educational specifications. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Educational Facilities Planning
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Collier, Linda M. – CEFP Journal, 1984
By applying a computer-aided drafting system to a range of facilities layouts and plans, a division of Tektronix, Inc., Oregon, is maintaining staffing levels with an added workload. The tool is also being used in other areas of the company for illustration, design, and administration. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Facility Planning
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Glass, Thomas E. – CEFP Journal, 1984
Planners of a new Arizona school used the district's existing computerized master scheduling program to identify instructional spaces needed. Total classroom needs by subject were translated into total square footage requirements. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Educational Facilities Planning, Facility Requirements
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Gibbins, Neil L. – CEFP Journal, 1985
This article presents a computer program for aiding prediction of how to make maximum use of the physical plant to accommodate the instructional program at a secondary school. It uses Conrad's formula for determining capacity, room needs, and utilization of facilities. The formula, BASIC program, and a sample table are provided. (DCS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Facilities Planning, Enrollment Projections, Facility Requirements
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Rose, James – CEFP Journal, 1985
Demonstrates how "School Planner," a menu-driven educational facility cost simulation program, is used for showing the changes in space and cost requirements, given varying assumptions about such factors as number of pupils, class size, number of classes per week, and proportion of space used for instruction. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Cost Estimates