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)

This document outlines a plan (CODE) for the comprehensive development of the Florida State University System. Part I discusses the nature and purpose of CODE, earlier planning efforts, the Board of Regents, and the Office of the Chancellor. Part 2 presents the basic components of CODE, the objectives and educational goals, PPBS, and the planning…

This document presents findings and recommendations of a resource group charged with providing background information and recommendations concerning program planning in colleges and universities for the development of a master plan for higher education in Connecticut. Recommendations of the resource group include: (1) that the Commission for…

As part of a study of the planning and budgeting process at the departmental level at North Texas State University (NTSU), 20 pilot departments were asked to develop a comprehensive five-year plan for 1979-1984, and annual plans and budget requests for fiscal year 1980 and for future biennial periods. This guide is offered for use of the pilot…

The Academic Development Plan II of the University of Hawaii is designed to guide the operations of the University through the academic and fiscal year of l974-l975. It commences with background information and a brief historical look at the university. In Part I the University at large is discussed. This includes the problems of (1) centralized…

In 1972 each campus of the University of Wisconsin system was directed to develop a 10-year academic plan by the end of 1973. The response of UW-Green Bay to this mandate is presented, with special reference to the preplanning activities at the system level, and to the organization and implementation of comprehensive planning procedures at the…

The purpose of this study was to assess the needs of Oklahoma for higher education programs and services in the years ahead, and to develop a plan for the various segments of the higher education enterprise. This report, together with one on junior colleges, is intended to provide the basis for a statewide master plan during the 1970s. Chapter 1…

A master planning process at Gallaudet College involves the expression of program plans in measurable objectives understandable to students, faculty, administrators, and the general public. (Author)

The planning process for the University of Northern British Columbia (Canada), a new university, is discussed, focusing on the academic plan and other, nonacademic considerations given physical expression in the campus master plan, and on how the academic plan influenced the master plan in six areas. The process used included a review of previous…

In 1975, the Kentucky Advisory Council for Environmental Education, consisting of representatives from education, government agencies, business, conservation groups, and concerned citizens, was appointed by the Kentucky Department of Education to develop and promote guidelines which would help increase environmental awareness in Kentucky. As a…

This document represents nearly three years of work by the Kentucky Advisory Council for Environmental Education, a group appointed by the Kentucky Department of Education and consisting of representatives from education, government agencies, business, conservation groups, and others. The document includes: (1) a discussion of the nature of…

Thirteen trends in university computer system development are identified, system user requirements are analyzed, critical system qualities are outlined, and three options for organizing a computer system are presented. The three systems include a centralized network, local network, and federation of local networks. (MSE)

THIS DISCUSSION OF CAMPUS PLANNING IS BOTH A PLEA AND A PLAN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN EDUCATORS AND ARCHITECTS INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CAMPUS PLANNING. CAMPUS PLANNING IS DEFINED AS A SYNTHESIS OF EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND FISCAL PLANNING. THE FACTORS INVOLVED IN A SUCCESSFUL APPROACH ARE PROGRAM,…

This volume presents techniques and details involved in developing the management and program planning and the financial planning phases of a total planning system. Also discussed is a suggested organization for implementing a planning system. Areas emphasized under management and program planning are (1) institutional objectives, (2) planning…

The kind of data useful to a statewide planning agency is considered, with focus on Illinois, and attention is directed to the use of these data once generated, including resulting problems. Illinois is currently engaged in the conceptual design of a computerized management information system that will contain as a subset the State Level…