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Parden, Robert J. – 1976
This paper examines the proposition that management information systems (MIS) for colleges and universities are not achieving their original objectives of supporting better management decisions by providing more and better information in a more timely manner. As a consequence, the MIS activity should be reduced in scope, and standardized to…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making
Shea, Susan – 1982
This report offers constructive comments on several of the innovative management tools implemented by the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Issues addressed with respect to the agency's service resource allocation formula include (1) strengths of the formula; (2) whether the allocation formula is intended to create performance…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Management Information Systems
Brekka, Lawrence T.; Revani, Behruz – 1976
The potential value of the use of television in teacher training in Iran to help fill the gap between the present work force of teachers and the number needed for full enrollment of the nation's children at the elementary and secondary levels is considered. A computer model which has been developed to permit quick and easy assessment of the impact…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Developing Nations, Educational Demand
Gallegos, Margaret – 1977
MODIA (Method of Designing Instructional Alternatives) was developed to help the Air Force manage resources for formal training by systematically and explicitly relating quantitative requirements for training resources to the details of course design and course operation during the planning stage. This report describes the Resource Utilization…
Descriptors: Achievement, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Course Organization
Lusignan, Bruce B.; And Others – 1976
The role of television in meeting the need for higher education in Iran is discussed. Topics covered in the first chapter include impact on a typical curriculum, transition characteristics, television production techniques, cost effectiveness, additional applications, and centralization or duplication. The second chapter presents a planning…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Curriculum Development
Rogers, Donald D. – 1973
The desire to provide high quality instruction to an increasing number of students while maintaining or reducing costs has led to the development of mediated instructional modules. A model is described, which is used to predict the costs of using various alternative media to achieve the same instructional objectives for the same student population…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Educational Finance
Carpenter-Huffman, Polly – 1977
MODIA (Method of Designing Instructional Alternatives) was developed to help the Air Force manage resources for formal training by systematically and explicitly relating quantitative requirements for training resources to the details of course design and course operation during the planning stage. It suggests approaches to course design not…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Course Evaluation, Course Organization
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Spencer, Robert W. – College and University, 1991
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)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness
Weischadle, David E. – 1973
This publication explains in detail the money allocations according to program areas. A total realignment from the traditional line-item school budget, this budget follows both the instructional and noninstructional support program areas, each of which is described in the introductory statements. In addition, the budget represents the output of a…
Descriptors: Accountability, Budgeting, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness
ABT, CLARK C.; MILLER, PETER S. – 1967
A MODEL INTENDED TO PREDICT THE RELATIVE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS WITHIN THE SAME SCHOOL-COMMUNITY SETTING IS DEVELOPED. THE MODEL IS AN ATTEMPT TO AID IN DECISIONS CONCERNING ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS OF TITLE I OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965. COSTS ARE ESTIMATED FROM BUDGET ALLOCATIONS.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Community Benefits, Compensatory Education, Computer Oriented Programs
Educational Facilities Labs., Inc., New York, NY. – 1982
Contending that the physical plants of colleges and universities are deteriorating and inadequately fit existing institutional programs, this report diagnoses causes underlying this neglect and recommends strategies for upgrading campus care and management. Pointed out as fundamental problems are: lack of integration of physical plant concerns…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Buildings, College Environment, Computer Oriented Programs
Baldridge, J. Victor; Tierney, Michael L. – 1979
A nationwide longitudinal study was undertaken by the Higher Education Research Institute in Los Angeles to study the impact of Exxon Education Foundation's Resource Allocation Management Program on the 49 institutions receiving grants under the program. The focus was the behavioral consequences of management changes for administrators, staff, and…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing