A description of Data Base, the computerized data processing system used by De Paul University, is provided. Some background information on the school's data processing experiences and its decision to adopt Data Base are first presented, followed by a brief review of the Data Base software selected for use by the University. Fuller details are…

Six steps in creating a master plan for the institutional computing system include: describing a mission for computing technology, establishing program objectives, matching the technology to the objectives, prioritizing alternative approaches, developing alternative approaches, and selecting the preferred approach. (MSE)

Student Charge accounts, immediate inventory control and instant feedback on turnover are among the benefits from transforming Lehigh's book store to electronic data processing (EDP). (Editor/PG)

Some of the alternatives available to colleges and universities for computing facilities. (RA)

The evolution of decision support systems (DSS) has enabled computer and information technology to assist the management process of decision making. Decision support systems are designed to look forward in time, to forecast outcomes of uncertain events. A 70-item bibliography is included. (MLW)

The administrative computing operation of Clemson University is discussed. The university's computing history, computer hardware, and computing organization (including the Computer Center, administrative programing services, and information systems development) are described. (MLW)

The University of Akron scheduling office has developed a computer-generated report that assists in class scheduling and room assignment functions, provides a historical record of room use, and can be used as a reporting and research tool for planning. This article outlines the processing flow and computer file. (JT)

PASS produces student schedules. This manual offers an operational record of the PASS system, and describes its structure within the total registration process. The primary goals of PASS, a "choice-course" system, are to satisfy student program requirements and equally distribute class load through the master schedule from a total…

A questionnaire concerning registration practices and policies was mailed to the registrars of 108 colleges and universities. Ninety-six institutions responded, including 70 with an enrollment of 10,000 or more students. 82% of the schools indicated that in-person registration could be completed in one location. 91% have a deadline beyond which a…

The successful use of optical scanning at the University of the Pacific (UOP) indicates that such techniques can simplify a number of administrative data processing tasks. Optical scanning is regularly used at UOP to assist with data processing in the areas of admissions, registration and grade reporting and also has applications for other tasks…

Campus computer centers can look to business data processing for answers about management and performance measurement. (Editor)

At a time when computing dollars are scarce and computing power has never been greater, colleges are forced to look at some new computing alternatives. (Editor/HS)

The administrator has four options in choosing the most practical method of administrative, instructional and research computer usage. (Editor)