In 1983, Drexel University became one of the first universities in the country to require all incoming students to have personal access to a microcomputer. To support this program, a considerable staff was needed to perform ongoing functions as well as numerous special-purpose, one-time-only tasks. This paper describes the positions that were…

The University of Cincinnati provides a workshop as a first step to computer literacy for thousands of faculty and staff members. The workshop uses a microcomputer laboratory with 24 work stations and audiovisual equipment. The curriculum builds both computer knowledge and positive computer attitudes with high-interest, low-threat activities…

The more than 200 papers and panel, project, and special session reports represented in this collection focus on innovations, trends, and research on the use of computers in a variety of educational settings. Of these, the full text is provided for 37 presentations and abstracts for 182. The topics discussed include: computer applications in…

This paper describes the programs undertaken by the New York State Center for Learning Technologies in cooperation both with other state agencies and with private agencies to ensure that learning technologies are integrated into educational training programs for the disabled, the handicapped, and other special needs populations. Programs described…

Micro-computers and local area networks are opening up new possibilities for streamlining the administrative support system of universities and decentralizing decision making. Such decentralization needs to be complemented by improved coordination between units responsible for different application systems. (Author/MLW)

"Intranets"--web sites written and used internally by organizations--are being developed as a means of enhancing communication, improving productivity, and reducing costs. The University Library at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is in the early stages of developing an Intranet. Considerations that led the library to establish an…

Describes the online public access catalog training sessions for library faculty and staff at Purdue University, focusing on the design and results of a survey developed to assess training effectiveness. Results of the survey, which are included, showed a need for reinforcing practice sessions. (five references) (EA)

This report on the status, prospects, and future implications of distance education in the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington focuses on those delivery systems that provide or could provide instructional units, courses, or instructional supplements to elementary and secondary schools in the region. The first of five…

An institutional research/planning office's attempt to deal with the professional development needs of its staff is described. The objective was to broaden and develop the knowledge base and technical skills of the office as a whole, as well as to benefit individuals. A unique aspect of the program was the development of an in-office training…

Describes a Memphis State University program in which faculty and staff are given inservice training in personal computing. Course subject matter content is outlined and results of a survey of the course's first participants are discussed, including most and least valuable seminar factors, and uses made of what was learned. (Author/MBR)

Discusses development of a library information system by Georgetown University Medical Center's Dahlgren Memorial Library; describes its components, including online catalog and OCLC interface, circulation, serials control, acquisitions, networking/interlibrary loans, word processing and mini-Medline system; and discusses user reaction, staff…

This paper proposes a two-part, basic computer literacy program for university faculty, staff, and students with no prior exposure to computers. The program described would introduce basic computer concepts and computing center service programs and resources; provide fundamental preparation for other computer courses; and orient faculty towards…

Presents recommendations for the topics and organization of preservice and inservice teacher training activities based on (1) a literature review on staff development for computer-assisted instruction, and (2) on opinions of successful microcomputer-using teachers in elementary and secondary science and mathematics instruction. (31 references)…

The articles in this monograph focus upon the use of computers in improving educational programing and administration. A description is given of a model decision-making approach to assist local school systems in adopting a computer literacy curriculum. Also included are a discussion of software selection and the components of a programing course…

This report summarizes the results of a survey of 29 southern land-grant institutions which elicited information on microcomputer capabilities, programming efforts, and computer awareness education for formers, homemakers, community organizations, planning agencies, and other end users. Five topics were covered by the survey: (1) degree of…