Highlights the manner in which different models for financing higher education can contribute to the management of higher education in Germany. Includes discussions of the management of student distribution within a given university and the development of systems for performance analysis. (SLD)

This ERIC Digest examines some of the trends and issues in academic information systems design and describes the policies of several universities that are taking creative advantage of these systems as educational tools. The current emphasis on microcomputers in campus information networks instead of terminals connected to a mainframe computer is…

THE PURPOSE WAS TO CONDUCT A SYSTEMATIC INVESTIGATION OF THE NEEDS THAT AN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM MIGHT MEET AND THE LEVEL OF INTEREST NOW PREVALENT AT THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL. CONTACTS WERE MADE WITH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS, RESEARCHERS, COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS, AND GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL. QUESTIONNAIRES AND PERSONAL…

This paper is one in a publication series containing general knowledge which can help colleges and universities in the various phases of developing comprehensive cooperative education programs (see note). It focuses on design of a suitable cooperative management information system. The paper begins by establishing a perspective about management…

Proposed in the Michigan legislature is the establishment of a new institution to be known as Wolverine State College: an institution without a campus or principal location. The proposed legislation articulates three distinct state policy objectives: (1) Under the umbrella of a single institution, the development of a meaningful alternative for…

A UNIQUE DEVICE ("THE COLLEGE SUGGESTOR") WAS DEVELOPED FOR CLASSIFYING FOR INSTANT RETRIEVAL CHARACTERISTIC INFORMATION ON SOME 1,930 JUNIOR COLLEGES, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES. IN USING IT AN INDIVIDUAL WOULD IDENTIFY THOSE INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS, CLOSELY RELATED TO HIS PERSONAL…

How can the structure of a management system be reviewed? What specific data should be collected and what procedures should be followed? The specific data collection methodology consists of three steps: (1) description of process outputs, procedures, and inputs; (2) evaluation of effectiveness, needs, and priorities for change in the process; and…

Expanding on its original purpose in developing an electronic community of humanities teachers and students in South Carolina from an existing agricultural telecommunications system, Project REACH received authorization from its sponsor, the BellSouth Foundation, to develop a statewide network for educational telecommunications and to provide…

Trends in computer technology and electronic data processing as they relate to different facets of instruction and educational research are presented under four main topic areas: individualized instruction and social goals, computers in instruction and research, teaching the computer sciences, and information processing for education system.…

Addresses, technical papers, and descriptions of institutional administrative data processing (ADP) applications presented at the 1974 College and University Systems Exchange (CAUSE) National Conference are compiled. Topics include (1) operational data systems, (2) management information systems, (3) planning and management systems, (4) new…

Nineteen contributed papers presented at the 1974 College and University Systems Exchange (CAUSE) National Conference are compiled. Topics include specific applications, data base management systems, and management techniques in administrative information systems for higher education. (DGC)

The system of higher education in Agape (a fictitious name for a real place) is the result of a board of regents decision to consolidate eight campuses (two four-year and six community colleges) and to develop a coordinated program that would simplify admissions and make higher education available to all of its citizens. At the time of…

Although communities are making progress in establishing comprehensive systems for serving youth, they still face challenges. Enabling conditions that have allowed innovative youth councils to develop systems of youth development, education, and employment include: (1) youth opportunity grants; (2) established intermediary organizations; (3)…