Arguments for and against decentralization of data management, analysis, and planning systems are presented. It is suggested that technological advances have encouraged decentralization. Caution in this direction is urged and the development of an articulated decentralization program is proposed. (SF)

The ways in which institutional characteristics affect the application and development of administrative information systems are discussed. A cybernetics model is proposed and principles are developed to assist university administrators in distinguishing institutional constraints from shortcomings in the information system. (SF)

Articulation of computer courses between junior and senior colleges and universities would strengthen programs and resources use at both levels and allow students, by not repeating similar courses, to complete educational requirements sooner. Course content could be standardized and advanced courses designed to build on the earlier. (MF)

Results are reported from a study examining computer usage in high schools that have had computer facilities for many years. (MP)

Queensborough Community College, part of City University of New York (CUNY), has installed a new disc storage subsystem to speed up and expand its computerized college administration system. (Author)

The use of a data base management system (DBMS) as opposed to traditional data processing is discussed. The generalized file concept is viewed as an entry level step to the DBMS. The transition process from one system to the other is detailed. (SF)

Proceedings from the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that pertain to planning and management techniques, and systems development are summarized. The names and addresses of conference participants are included. (SF)

Describes a semantic content recognition process based on relatively small sets of context relators, logical relators, phase and state relators, and aspect relators, which are connecting tools in describing meanings in process of concept formation and human communication. Semantic analysis of textual data by computer is tested for feasibility.…

The "communications revolution" and its impact on education is discussed, and definitions of services are provided. Educational applications of communication (the combination of computers and communications) are described and roles for colleges and universities in expanding data communications use are suggested. (BH)

In Illinois, local governments need to know how to comply with the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act when using teleconferencing, electronic record keeping, and e-mail. Examines the application of existing provisions in these acts and outlines questions regarding electronic records and e-mail that can not be answered under…

Discusses the applications of computer technology to community information and referral (I&R) services, basic planning considerations for automating an I&R service, and the development of an automated I&R system. Examples of computer supported I&R services in operation are given and the Tulsa City-County Library System's approach…

This article discusses how to use technology to collect, store, sort, and reformat assessment data on the school improvement process, explaining the use of desktop computers with databases and the use of portable devices in the assessment process. (SM)

Discusses a method for organizing and augmenting the data in a complex database to make automatic retrieval possible. Presents an example of the method using a database of information on the nature and use of fungicides. Initial results of trials with potential users suggest that the system can produce relevant responses to queries. (Author/AEF)

Proposes an extended vector-processing scheme that extracts information from hypertext links to enhance retrieval effectiveness. Evaluates the impact of bibliographic references, bibliographic coupling, cocitation and document representative relationships. Shows that hypertext links do not always improve average precision, and interdocument…

The University of Calgary (Canada) medical school admissions process has been streamlined with the Student Admission to Medicine computer program, largely paperless, that creates a database from student applications. The database then converts grades to the university's standards and assists with administrative details, statistical analyses, and…