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Van Houweling, Douglas E. – EDUCOM Bulletin, 1979
Describes the computing hardware, software, staffing, user supports, and services of Cornell University's Computing Services program. (CMV)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Educational Facilities, Financial Support
Fleit, Linda H. – AAHE Bulletin, 1986
Characteristics of colleges that may indicate the need for a chief information officer (CIO) are identified, along with factors that might lead to failure in taking this direction. An example of an institution that encountered problems when they hired a CIO is included. Factors leading to success are as follows: (1) a well-thought-out position on…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Institutional Characteristics
McCredie, John W. – EDUCOM Bulletin, 1979
Describes the strategy used at Carnegie-Mellon University for providing adequate services for the increasing demands of campus computing. This strategy combines the flexibility of leasing with the economy of outright purchase by acquiring smaller systems at frequent intervals and distributing processing. (CMV)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Economic Research, Educational Facilities
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Haid, William R.; Johnson, G. Frost – College and University, 1989
A national survey of policies and procedures concerning college final examination scheduling found most have a formal schedule, most do not use an automated scheduling system or any priority when assigning examinations, more than half use "special" examination scheduling, and registrars or assistant registrars are most commonly…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education
Harry, Keith; Perry, Walter – Open Line, 1983
A computerized information service providing descriptions of distance education programs around the world is being developed with a grant from the United Nations University and operated from within the Open University International Documentation Centre on Distance Education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Distance Education, External Degree Programs, Foreign Countries
Masland, Andrew T. – 1983
The influence of the concept of organizational culture on computer use by colleges and universities is discussed, and five case studies of anonymous northeast colleges are presented. Attention is directed to the extent and nature of the connections between computer use and organizational factors, both structural and cultural. Structural influences…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Case Studies, College Environment, College Role
Masland, Andrew T. – 1983
The role of integrators, individuals who facilitate communication and understanding, in facilitating the use of computer technology was explored, based on five case studies. It is suggested that a major obstacle to successful academic computing is getting faculty and students to use available computer resources effectively. In addition to helping…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Thomas, Charles R. – 1981
The first summaries of the CAUSE National Database, which was established in 1980, are presented. The database is updated annually to provide members with baseline reference information on the status of administrative information systems in colleges and universities. Information is based on responses from 350 CAUSE member campuses, which are…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Strenglein, Denise – Association for Institutional Research, 1980
It is suggested that much thought should be given to choosing an appropriate computer language for an institutional research office, considering the sophistication of the staff, types of planned application, size and type of computer, and availability of central programming support in the institution. For offices that prepare straight reports and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Greene, Bernard; Meek, Anne – 1998
A national survey of distance education courses offered by higher education institutions identified the incidence of distance education courses delivered to remote (off-campus) locations through audio, video, or computer technologies. The study found that a third of institutions offered distance education courses, another quarter planned to offer…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Computer Oriented Programs, Distance Education, Educational Technology
Young, Jeffrey R. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1997
College administrators are complaining that "Yahoo! Internet Life" magazine used a flawed surveying process and inaccurate data to select the institutions it named in a recent ranking of "American's 100 Most Wired Colleges." Even some institutions faring well in the ranking have concerns about the survey, citing problems with…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
McCollum, Kelly – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1997
A recent study rated colleges and universities on computer connectedness, using such criteria as faculty use of the Internet for academic purposes (online homework, course home pages, online academic materials); required courses in Internet use; computers, wires, and network connections for students and faculty; non-academic Internet services…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis
Kean Coll. of New Jersey, Union. – 1985
A plan for achieving institutional excellence is presented by Kean College of New Jersey. The college's identity, heritage, values, constituencies, and priorities are defined, and a profile of the college's student body and academic program is provided. A section on shared governance presents a framework for the five strategic goals the college…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Access to Education, College Planning
Nevada Univ. System, Reno. – 1985
Plans for the University of Nevada System for 1985-1989 are examined, with attention to: campus academic priorities, campus budget and capital construction needs, financial issues, academic standards and quality education, high technology and economic issues, and institutional characteristics. Included are 10 financial and 11 academic planning…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Planning, Community Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs