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Mellor, Warren L. – Educational Administration Quarterly, 1977
Describes one attempt to determine the information needs of the administrative users of an information system and to gauge the extent to which that system is meeting the needs expressed. (Author)
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Science, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Braniff, Tom – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
The use of a data base management system (DBMS) as opposed to traditional data processing is discussed. The generalized file concept is viewed as an entry level step to the DBMS. The transition process from one system to the other is detailed. (SF)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing
Robinson, Robert J. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
Construction of a separate data base for university planning information is proposed. Characteristics of a planning system and its relationship to other university systems are discussed as well as the need for data bases that contain both quantitative and nonquantitative information. (BH)
Descriptors: College Planning, Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing
Irby, Alice J. – 1976
University management has many and varied needs for effective computer services in support of their processing and information functions. The challenge for the computer center managers is to better understand these needs and assist in the development of effective and timely solutions. Management needs can range from accounting and payroll to…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrators, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Irby, Alice J. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The many and varied demands on university computer services are discussed and the importance of an effective data processing system for university management is emphasized. Case studies of computer use in admissions, registration, and billing are presented as well as the role of top level management in implementing data processing. (BH)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Case Studies, Computer Science, Computers
Williams, Donald F. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
Management information systems are explained and their use by small colleges is discussed. The Columbus Technical Institute Management Information System is described as a first step in providing data processing for higher education. (BH)
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Computer Science, Computers
Mulligan, Larry; Semprevivo, Phil – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
The development of a computer-based administrative system at the University of Albany--The Dictionary/Directory Facility-- is described. This system is viewed as a dynamic one that can function in an environment characterized by change. (SF)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Computer Science, Computers
Glassock, David G. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The needs and problems of the small college or university management information system are discussed through the experiences of a small midwestern university. It is suggested that technological advancements in software and minicomputers will improve the systems development capabilities of small institutions. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Science, Computers
Boche, Raymond E. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The importance of cooperative development among and exchange between university information systems is discussed. Cooperative developments in the California State University and Colleges System and exchange efforts between university systems in other states are described. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Cooperative Programs, Cost Effectiveness
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The three computer service facilities at Ohio State University in Columbus are described. Computer services are provided for: instructional purposes, public service activities, university management, the hospital information system, and student services. (BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Science, Computers
Penrod, James I.; Craft, Larry N. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The planning, design, and implementation of an information system at Pepperdine University in California is described. The difficulties of total redesign and new programing of a management information system are explained and recommendations for this process are made. (BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Administration, Computer Science
Braniff, Thomas A. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
Distributed data bases in statewide and multi-institutional systems are discussed. It is suggested that traditional approaches to data processing and current data base software are inappropriate for a distributed data base system. (BH)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Cooperative Planning, Data Processing
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
Metropolitan State College's computer support system is described. Unique features of this system include: separate off-campus facilities for both academic and administrative computer support and a system where institutional research and administrative computer services report to the same office. (BH)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Science
Alexander, George D. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The design and implementation of an integrated financial control system at Clemson University are described. The advantages of considering the integration of systems to meet university-wide objectives as design criteria are discussed as well as sub-system relationships. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Science, Computers
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
The operations of the Stanford Center for Information Processing (SCIP) at Stanford University are described: SCIP manages most of the centralized computing facilities at the university. (BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Centralization, College Administration, Computer Science
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