Traditions and pressures in the academic environment accounting for early and continuing involvement of higher education with computer networking are described. Several established networks illustrating the wide range of academic applications currently available as well as policy issues of particular significance in academic networks are…

Array processors are emerging as one cost-effective way of increasing the computing power of existing university computer systems. Two array processor installations at Cornell University and implications for other colleges and universities are discussed. (Author/JN)

Discusses issues related to the access of and training of university researchers in using supercomputers, considering National Science Foundation's (NSF) role in this area, microcomputers on campuses, and the limited use of existing telecommunication networks. Includes examples of potential scientific projects (by subject area) utilizing…

The Research Libraries group (headquartered at Stanford University) has a computer terminal that can be used to create and retrieve bibliographic information in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean vernacular scripts as well as in roman alphabet languages. The development, operation, and future of the system is described. (JN)

Discusses the effects which changes in computer technology are having on the organization, staffing, and budgets at institutions of higher education. Trends in computer hardware, computer software, and in office automation are also discussed. (JN)

Examines liberal arts commitment to computing, focusing on preparing the community for change, policy-related issues, faculty development, and relationship between academic computing and the computer center. Also considers financial support of computing a growth model relating computer support requirements for all academic programs and other…