The spring meeting of the Southwide Research Coordinating Council focused on descriptions and demonstrations of management information system components developed by various southeastern State vocational education agencies. Reports concerning research and development activities, as viewed from the national scene and from two national centers, were…

A Generalized Data Management System (GDMS) is a software environment provided as a tool for analysts, administrators, and programmers who are responsible for the maintenance, query and analysis of a data base to permit the manipulation of newly defined files and data with the existing programs and system. Because the GDMS technology is believed…

This document presents findings and recommendations prepared by 8 resource groups for consideration by the Commission for Higher Education as it develops a master plan for higher education in the state of Connecticut. The resource groups are categorized under the areas of (1) goals, (2) enrollment, (3) facilities, (4) programs, (5) improvement of…

This booklet was prepared to assist college administrators in understanding the nature and purpose of management information and how such information can be organized into a functional system. In the first section the author discusses the increasing need for management information in higher education. More than ever before it is necessary for…

This paper identifies the organizational context variables affecting the success and failure of management information systems. The variables are categorized as uncontrollable, partially controllable, and controlled. Available from the Institue of Management Sciences, Circulation Dept., 345 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut 06511; Single copy…

This article discusses a procedure commonly called a systems study in which administrative personnel can evaluate systematically their information needs and can specify them in sufficient detail for technical specialists to make recommendations for possible improvements. (Author)

This paper reviews the historical development of integrated data base management systems and examines competing approaches. Topics include management and utilization, implementation and design, query languages, security, integrity, privacy and concurrency. (Author/KP)

Consulting engineering firms constantly are striving to improve their efficiency and increase their productivity. The greatest increases in design productivity can be achieved by more effective project and design management, particularly in the public sector. (Author/MLF)

The adaptation of a centralized budget system to relate microcomputers to a mainframe and to distribute data to departmental users for their micros is described. (Author/MLW)

Introduces three articles that identify various types of database management programs, discuss their basic features and some typical applications and present a table of the leading programs available; profile several companies that are utilizing database management systems; and illustrate several unusual home applications for hobbyists. (MBR)

The article describes methods used at Gallaudet College to manage information needs regarding personnel, budgets, project timelines, and facilities, using both the mainframe computer and microcomputers. Considerations in the development and maintenance of databases and in the decision to use a mainframe or microcomputers to maintain records are…

The paper describes how microcomputers can be used to manage the records of students enrolled in special education personnel preparation programs. A rationale for the use of database management systems is provided along with an example of the use of one such system. (Author)

Six insights gained during the implementation of a computerized staff accounting and recordkeeping system in the Newington (Connecticut) school district are presented. (ER)

Defines (a) the role that a management information system (MIS) should play in directing processes of planned change and (b) the types of information which the MIS must gather through various feedback loops if systematic as opposed to crisis oriented change is to take place. (Author)

This article discusses the use of computers in parks and recreation departments. (RC)