The roof management program at the University of Wyoming involved a consulting firm that provided a computer analysis of the condition of each roof on campus and trained university personnel to act as inspectors in the future. (MLF)

In order to keep abreast of the demands of the modern age, small colleges are turning to new forms of decisionmaking through the use of management information systems. Such systems are used for not only administrative purposes, but for research and instructional purposes as well. Six major options are presently available to small colleges…

There is a large gap between the computer's potential to solve problems in a hurry and the American manager's knowledge of how to use it to do that. The concept is best captured by two frequently heard words: computer literacy. (SSH)

Describes and evaluates the computerized training information system in use at New England Telephone Company. The system consists of a set of training records stored in four databases which can be used for summarizing and forecasting training course information. (JJD)

Management and staff resistance to computer use often comes from anxiety over ignorance of computers and fear of replacement by machines. Such resistance can be overcome with practice, persistence, and an element of humility. (MSE)

Discusses a computer-based management game designed to reproduce significant decisions confronting the academic department head in a university. Three simulated situations are given to explain the structure, content, and usefulness of the game. (CC)

New types of computer software--helpware--are being developed. One category is psychological, purporting to provide counseling, self-assessment, and treatment for personal problems. Another category has management applications: decision making, personnel selection and management, and problem solving. (SK)

Computing literacy programs at Iona College are discussed, including developments since 1979. Information is provided on the college's computing facilities, software resources, competencies defined before and after 1980, and program funding. Additionally, a computer literacy program for administrators is considered in detail. The following…

Describes a computerized business game and explains how it was used to develop the business talents of some members of the senior management. Gives course design as well as costs. Charts and graphs. (Editor/RB)

Simulating Alternative Futures in Education (SAFE) is a simulation game dealing with the future of education from 1975 to 2024 and beyond. It is computerized on an APL direct-interaction system and can be played at any location over telephone lines. It takes approximately 1.8 hours of computer time to play, with 5 to 9 hours of preparation, and…

Findings are reported of a process evaluation of the Automated Performance Tracking and Productivity Improvement Project, a project developed to enhance the productivity and efficiency of child protective services (CPS) staff and to enable Region 10 of the Texas Department of Human Services to better meet federal and state performance guidelines.…

Proceedings of the 1982 CAUSE national conference on information resources for college management are presented. The 41 presentations cover five subject tracks: issues in higher education, managing the information systems resource, technology and techniques, small college information systems, and innovative applications. In addition, presentations…

Based on research on management improvement efforts at developing colleges and universities, a model of evolutionary change in organizational structure and management practices is outlined, and change strategies considering both formal and informal management needs are proposed. The model assumes that management needs are intertwined with…

Conference papers and descriptions of panels, workshops, and poster sessions are separated by topic into five "stems." The first stem, Advanced Technology Applications, contains papers covering advanced technology training, evaluation and applications of word processing equipment, publication databases, electronic and online…