This chapter provides examples of innovative methods and tools to collect, analyze, and report both quantitative and qualitative data in student affairs assessment.

Results of an experiment at Stanford University in which terminals were placed on the desks of principal officers, including the president and five vice presidents, is described. A computer-based electronic message system was made available to this group. (MLW)

Discusses computerized management information systems (MIS) data in mental health program evaluation. Using an actual evaluation with data from the Multi-State Information System as an example, practical problems in collecting and assembling useful information are presented. MIS data can be useful; however, care must be taken to assure the quality…

Primarily intended to familiarize ADP (automatic data processing) policy and information resource managers with the approach to computer security certification and accreditation found in "Guideline to Computer Security Certification and Accreditation," Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS-PUB) 102, this overview…

The journal describes the Management Information System for Occupational Education (MISOE), designed to provide computerized information support capability for State level occupational education planning. An introductory chapter presents a guide for reading the publication. The second chapter describes basic components and terminology and outlines…

Working with users through an "information center" offers an alternative to formal application systems development, and the backlog of application development projects has made this approach attractive at many institutions. Guidelines used at Loyola University of Chicago are presented. (Author/MLW)

The institute, "Innovations in School Librarianship," was conducted by The Florida State University in cooperation with the Florida Department of Education. Participants in the workshop were persons employed as school district level media personnel in Florida public school systems. The purpose was to increase their competence in…

This paper summarizes the findings of a research project that was designed to assess the utilization of computer simulation models in the administration of higher education. The problem was approached through an examination of the experiences reported by colleges and universities that had implemented and were using one or another of these models…

Stanford's Terminals for Managers Program was undertaken with two objectives: (1) to create a decision support system that would demonstrate the functional, technical, and economic value of electronic mail and other information technology services for university administrators, and (2) to educate these executives in information technology and…

A major information systems planning study undertaken by Boston University and recommendations that were made to enable the university to meet the new demands and changing priorities of educational management are discussed. (BH)

The evaluation of Minnesota's State Department of Education Information System (SDE-IS) analyzes existing problems of this administrative data processing system and offers recommendations for improving data processing support and reducing the reporting burden on school districts. SDE-IS includes all data processing systems that serve the…

The author suggests that the advent of computers and their applications in the classroom during the last two decades have not revolutionized teaching and learning, because the emphasis has been on technological rather than on educational issues. (Author/KC)

Based on needs expressed by representatives from many Wisconsin school districts, this publication presents guidelines for introducing, enhancing, and evaluating the use of computer technology in schools. The first chapter provides a brief overview of the impact of computers on education and a list of principles for promoting their use in schools.…