The development and use of simulation models to provide administratively oriented planning tools for campuses is discussed based on work previously done at the University of Washington on student/space/density relationships. These relationships are extended toward development of simulation models of relationships between student academic programs…

Project PRIME (Planning Resources in Minnesota Education) was a 1-year research project that had as its prime objective the test implementation of the CAMPUS model for higher education administration and planning in Minnesota. This report outline the 13 specific objectives of the project and describes the research results. In addition, the report:…

Presents multicriteria school bussing models, reporting on the application of goal programming to the bussing problem in order to achieve multiple, conflicting objectives. Available from: Management Science, 146 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, $4.50 single copy. (Author/JG)

This report provides readers with three primary products: significant data on statewide planning for cooperative computing, a process model to evaluate the development of cooperative computing in any state, and a structural model to evaluate the products of implementation in states that have implemented plans for cooperative computing. Such…

The first section of this report on program costing with the CAMPUS simulation discusses the structuring process of Program Planning and Budgeting (PPB) systems, and emphasizes the ideas, rules, and principles for structuring resource data that have evolved during the 10 years of PPB existence. It also discusses the WICHE-PMS program…

Provides a brief description of the University of Iowa (including the computing setting) and lessons learned while implementing an information technology plan. Such implementation considerations as sponsorship of effort, community involvement, and strategic choices are discussed. Refinements of the initial strategy are also considered. (JN)

The need to improve the advisory system for the benefits of transfer and off-campus students led to the development of a process to ensure consistent and fair practice in transferring community college courses toward University of Wyoming degrees. A model was implemented through the Wyoming Higher Education Computer Network. (MLW)

Discusses the results of a Unified Program Planning and Interpretive Structural Modeling of Public and Societal Systems by a five-member planning team. Products of participatory exercises and descriptions of the implementation of the planning methodology, which uses interactive computer displays, are presented. (Author/WM)

An approach is presented which uses the sociotechnical systems concept and a generic planning model as a guiding perspective in the implementation of computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies. (CT)

Describes how the business computing science department at Texas A. & M. University devised a computerized information system about students for the university's new medical school. Discusses the roles of faculty members and administrators in the project and the design, implementation, and evaluation of the project. (Author/RW)

Reports on a four-year study of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in which microcomputers were used in individual college classrooms as interactive instructional systems. Discusses students' feelings about CAI, the computer hardware and software, and the lesson models involved. (Author/RW)

This general introduction to educational uses of microcomputers provides basic information to assist educators, parents, and concerned citizens in implementing microcomputer programs in the schools. An overview and brief history of educational computing is followed by suggestions which emphasize the need for planning, including pitfalls to avoid,…

A discussion of Executive Information Systems, the newest decision-support computer application for organizations, argues that this approach could profoundly change how colleges and universities are managed. Using graphics, icons, and mainframe data retrieval software, middle management can handle large quantities of information. Proven design…