Discusses the report Inventory of Computers in U.S. Higher Education 1969-70'' by John W. Hamblin. (PG)

The overall goal of this report is to help university administrators assess what computer-aided university planning can and cannot do for them and to arouse their interest in the application of system analysis, simulation, and computer models to university planning. The report is limited to analysis of selected examples of computer oriented…

Describes a computerized student records system developed by the Boston University School of Education that produces seven different reports for use by students, advisors, and administrators. Reports include student records worksheets, student contracts, alphabetical listings of students, department breakdown reports, course projection reports,…

Buying time on a computer can frequently eliminate the need for direct acquisition of expensive hardware and a supporting staff, while still providing the required data processing support. (Author)

The University of California (Irvine) has automated its scoring of placement tests to incoming freshmen and women with specialized administrative software that interfaces a microcomputer with an optical card reader. The university's placement testing program, the computerized system, and advantages of the system are explained. (JN)

Examines issues related to real-world applications of higher education planning models, describing four different models as representative examples of the model spectrum. Also reviews situations in which qualitative considerations relegate the use of models to a low priority and situations in which information generated by models may be misused.…

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)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Connecticut offered a part-time training program "Computer-Assisted-College-Administration" during the academic year 1969-70. Participants were trained in the utilization of computer-assisted methods in dealing with the common tasks of college administration, the problems of college development and…

This document presents basic conceptual components associated with the development and implementation of a college information system at Freed-Hardeman College. Section one presents the rationale for college information systems and establishes the need for improving information systems. The major characteristics essential to the design and…

The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems at the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education seeks to improve higher education institutional management, statewide coordination of higher education, and decisionmaking processes in higher education at national levels. This document presents the 1971-72 annual report of NCHEMS…

Out of an enrollment challenge faced by Thomas More College has emerged a system that could help other small institutions. (Author)

Describes simulation models that can meet the requirements of determining objectives and allocating resources for a college's individual needs. (Author)

In order to keep abreast of the demands of the modern age, small colleges are turning to new forms of decisionmaking through the use of management information systems. Such systems are used for not only administrative purposes, but for research and instructional purposes as well. Six major options are presently available to small colleges…