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Stromgren, Paul – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1989
The data communications requirements of California State University, Los Angeles, reflected in its proposals for an integrated voice/data communications system are described. The advantages and disadvantages of three data communications technologies--voice-and-data private branch exchange, data private branch exchange, and the local area…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing, Higher Education
Alley, Lee; Willits, Stephen D. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) promises to integrate voice, data, text, and video services within the context of existing telephone networks. It is a set of standards, or engineering design specifications, that will permit anyone to attach any innovative device to it as long as it abides by the network's protocols. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrators, College Administration, Computer Networks, Data Processing
Walsh, Barry – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
The original goal of an information center was to create an environment wherein end users could generate their own analyses and management reports from institutional data without the direct aid of information systems staff. It is suggested, however, that real productivity gains are not being achieved. (MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Processing
Robinovitz, Stewart – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
A strategy for integrated data and voice networks implemented at the University of Michigan is described. These networks often use multi-technologies, multi-vendors, and multi-transmission media that will be fused into a single integrated network. Transmission media include twisted-pair wire, coaxial cable, fiber optics, and microwave. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Data Processing, Higher Education, Information Technology
Neff, Raymond K.; Haigh, Peter J. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1992
This article describes the development at Case Western Reserve University of an all-fiber optic communications network linking 7,300 outlets (faculty offices, student residences, classrooms, libraries, and laboratories) with computer data, television, audio, facsimile, and image information services. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computers, Higher Education, Information Networks
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1989
Computing and information technology at Arizona State University have developed within the University's large, complex decentralized culture. Delivery of central services, faculty and student computing, networking, administrative computing, and the construction of a computing and network services building are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computers, Decentralization
Frost, Renee Woodten – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
When a university owned and operated telecommunications system was installed at the University of Michigan, all members of the university were directly effected. The way the university community was prepared and involved throughout the implementation of the project to ensure the ultimate acceptance and use of the system is discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: College Planning, Computer Networks, Higher Education, Information Technology
West, Richard P. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1992
Development of the newly federally authorized National Research and Education Network should offer administrative computing and communications organizations at institutions of higher education new levels of network capacity, connectivity, and reliability. Administrative applications will include improved professional communications, sharing of…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Federal Legislation
Robinson, Robert – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
The rapid evolution of information technology is discussed. Some of the changes and the challenges the changes present to institutions to appropriately organize and manage their information resources and services to meet the needs of the campus community are examined. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Change, Change Strategies, College Administration, Computer Networks
Hassler, Ardoth A. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1998
Reports on a options and issues discussion at a December 1997 Orlando (Florida) meeting of CAUSE97 on providing access to campus technology resources. Options discussed included departmentally and/or university-owned modems, third-party provider contracts, and using wireless access. Issues included providing authentication, assuring network…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Communications, Computer Networks, Decision Making
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
Both academic and administrative computing as well as network and communications services for the university are provided and supported by the Computer Services Division. Academic services, administrative services, systems engineering and database administration, communications, networking services, operations, and library technologies are…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
Enhancements to administrative and instructional computing, new technology-oriented buildings, computerized health/fitness centers, and a communication network throughout the Maricopa district represent the theme underlying the activities: positioning for the future. Instructional computing, administrative computing, telecommunications/information…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Community Colleges, Computer Literacy
Murphy, David; Williams, Jeff – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1997
Describes four successful cost-containment initiatives of the Midwestern Higher Education Commission, which was established to advance higher education in the Midwest through interstate cooperation. Projects include development of Academic Scheduling and Management Software; Internet-based activities; the Virtual Private Network, to reduce…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Educational Technology
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1998
In an interview, Lucinda Roy, a professor of English at Virginia Tech who teaches online courses in creative writing, the civil rights movement, and literature, discusses the risks and dynamics of this style of teaching and the need to maintain some personal interaction with students. She notes that technology liberates learners, giving them a…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Communications, Computer Networks, Educational Innovation