In the fall of 2005, the author's institution, Wytheville Community College, underwent a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) re-accreditation process that required teaching faculty to develop a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) addressing genuine student-learning needs. As they thought about their options, they were drawn to the area…

Examines the susceptibility of computerized institutional records to security violations by "hackers," wishing to change grades/records or merely demonstrate their ability to access the systems. Points to practices that encourage security abuses and risk confidentiality. Outlines procedures used by Northern Virginia Community College to…

Suggests a comprehensive planning process for consolidating existing computer resources and acquiring new resources. Considers components of the academic computing plan--development of instructional goals and objectives; computing requirements of teachers and students; accessibility, security, and data communications; development of support…

Proposes an eight-step process to help computerize the community college curriculum composed of research, self-education, curriculum development, securing funds, purchasing, training, installation, and teaching. (DMM)

The systematic approach used by the state of Washington to humanize education by meeting the computing needs of its community college system is described. A brief sketch of the background of the state's community college system is provided, along with some indications of significant trends at the community college level. The general systems…

Reports on the American Association of Community and Junior College's (AACJC's) electronic network for two-year colleges, ACCESS (AACJC Computer Communications/Educational Services System), which allows users to send mail, documents, data, and other information via computer. Explains how to gain access to the system. (DMM)

For less than $3,000 per classroom, Dyersburg State Community College (Texas) has integrated its campus time-sharing computer system into projection television sets under interactive, teacher control. Six uses of the Teacher's Interactive Video Instructional System identified so far are described. (JN)

Offers eight questions and answers to help administrators quickly assess the computing services issues as it relates to their institution. Covers topics including computing services planning, computer skills incorporation in general education curricula, acquisition of software and hardware, computer centers, microcomputers, and personal advantages…

Presents survey results on the use of computers by community colleges in terms of systems employed, services provided, administrative uses, and levels of instructional use. Supplies charts showing past, current, and projected instructional computer usage. (DMM)

Part of a series of case studies on successful academic computing programs at minority institutions, this monograph focuses on the Community College of Baltimore (CCB). Sections I and II outline the purpose and background of the case study project, focusing on the 11 computing activities the case studies are designed to facilitate, the need for…

Highlights approximately 200 computer companies and briefly describes their products and services. Focuses on vendors of hardware, software, and computer-related services and materials. For software, indicates the availability of administrative/business, information systems, computer-assisted instruction, student administration and scheduling, and…

Discusses a 1983 survey of 46 community college libraries concerning the use of computers, contrasting findings with those from a 1979 survey. Considers the number and practices of libraries participating in computer cataloging networks; using computer systems for cataloging, circulation, searching, and acquisitions; and making computers available…

After examining the impact of changing technology on postsecondary instruction and on the tools needed for instruction, this report analyzes the status and offers recommendations concerning the future of instructional computing at Vancouver Community College (VCC) in British Columbia. Section I focuses on the use of computers in community college…

While university researchers have long made use of the complex research-oriented applications of the computer and have discussed its utilization in the instructional process, in the early stages of computer use in higher education, two-year colleges made little or no use of its advanced research capabilities, and limited its use to business and…