Boston University's (Massachusetts) online requisition system allows authorized users in 130 campus departments to originate a variety of transactions, eliminating all manual processing of requisitions. The system is described, its two-year system development cycle is chronicled, and its impact and reception by users are discussed. (Author/MSE)

Computer-assisted advisement provides solutions to the most fundamental of advising problems by giving reduced time in evaluating students for graduation, improved accuracy, ease in obtaining information, frequency in providing information, reduction of cost, and versatility. (MSE)

A step-by-step transition to automation at the American Association for Higher Education led to a smaller staff and higher individual productivity. (MSE)

Touchtone telephone registration and related computer student information system technologies can provide more efficient use of faculty, curriculum, and classroom space. Faculty, departments, and students all gain a degree of control. More in-depth and precise research must be undertaken and shared among institutions. (MSE)

The Brigham Young University (Utah) Academic Information Management program, a computer-based academic information and planning system, is described. The system provides students with critical and timely academic planning information, assesses and provides access to student academic information for the academic community, and facilitates…