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Harris, Richard; Obert, Deborah – 1984
In summer 1984, a study was conducted to assess the status of microcomputer applications in the public vocational-technical facilities of Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Mailing lists provided by the vocational education divisions of each state department of education were used to survey 705 individuals regarding…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Glover, Robert H. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1989
The evolution of executive reporting and decision support systems at the University of Hartford is described, including a definition of concepts, discussion of the decision support roles of the planning and institutional research office and computer service, a description of several systems already developed, and the strategies underlying…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Decision Making
McCredie, Jack; Updegrove, Dan – Cause/Effect, 1999
Offers 20 practical guidelines for colleges and universities embarking on large-scale administrative software initiatives or enterprise resource planning systems. Guidelines are based on the extensive experience of the authors and a series of panel discussions at 1999 professional meetings. (DB)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
Plourde, Paul J.; Zastrocky, Michael R. – 1983
The events associated with the demise of a software firm (AXXESS, Inc.), which supplied a software package to higher education institutions are reviewed. Attention is directed to what was learned that might be of assistance to other colleges using or considering third party software. Some of the topics include: particular crises, legal…
Descriptors: Business, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Leclerc, Gerry – 1983
The interconnection between personal computers and other personal, mini, or mainframe computer systems is discussed. The following topics relevant to college personnel are addressed: hardware techniques for tying computers together, advantages and disadvantages of available software, the prospects for sophisticated micro/mainframe links with major…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
Stewart, Sandra M. – Business Officer, 1996
Common challenges faced by colleges and universities in fulfilling information system needs are explained and discussed, including frequent and bothersome database and application program upgrades, bugs in the application programs, business systems lacking the required business capability, upgrades to software tools used to build the business…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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Forstmeier, Kenneth G.; Killoren, Robert; Eyerly, Raymond W. – SRA Journal, 1999
This paper describes the development and deployment of three Web-based applications used to support research at Pennsylvania State University: (1) OSPweb, an Office of Sponsored Programs database; (2) the Research Administration Tool Box, which offers a comprehensive reference to university and sponsor policies, procedures, and forms; (3) the…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
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Frackmann, Edgar – Higher Education Management, 1992
The Higher Education Information System (HIS) is Germany's publicly financed service institution serving higher education. One of its functions is to act as a clearinghouse for computer software for higher education. The evolution, role and mission, founding principles, and services of HIS in this capacity are explained. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Educational History
Little, Robert O.; Temares, M. Lewis – 1983
As part of a long-range information systems planning effort at the University of Miami, the impact of technology on the organization was assessed. The assessment covered hardware, office automation, systems and database software, and communications. The trends in computer hardware point toward continued decreasing size and cost, placing computer…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Glier, John J. – Currents, 1986
A needs assessment document, that describes in detail what an advancement program will require of its computer support system, is discussed. This document can create a framework for planning, help force decisions about policies and procedures, and present alternatives and recommendations to senior management. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, Committees, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Yuochunas, Nancy – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
As higher education institutions plan for the future, common agreement to build open distributed computing environments (DCE) using common standards such as those of the Open Software Foundation can help exploit new application design approaches that promote application sharing, a more efficient way of meeting upcoming challenges. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
McIntyre, Jim – Business Officer, 1991
Several experts in the field of college financial administration offer their insights into the emerging relationship between high technology and financial management, focusing on the role of the institution's chief business officer. Topics include efficiency, cost effectiveness, organizational communication, homegrown vs. packaged software…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Evancoe, Donna Clark – Business Officer, 1985
Steps that should be followed in choosing and implementing an administrative computer system are discussed. Three stages are involved: institutional assessment, system selection, and implementation. The first step is to define the current status of the data processing systems and the management information systems at the institutions. Future…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Business, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Moore, James C. – Journal of the College and University Personnel Association, 1985
Questions administrators need to answer when selecting or evaluating a computerized personnel and/or payroll information system cover the type of system, resources for purchasing and/or developing it, activities needed and used for, its use, and issues of responsibility. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
1983
Policies on microcomputers are presented for four colleges. For Clemson University, purchasing computer hardware and software is addressed. Attention is directed to obtaining approval for purchasing hardware and the policy regarding connecting terminals and modems. Eight steps required for obtaining computers are listed, including those relevant…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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