The current status of computer use in student admissions and records functions in colleges and universities is briefly reviewed, and the changes occurring in Brigham Young University's admissions office functions during the 13 years of computer applications are outlined. (MSE)

Identifies organizational risks of end-user computing (EUC) associated with different stages of the end-user applications life cycle (analysis, design, implementation). Generic controls are identified that address each of the risks enumerated in a manner that allows EUC management to select those most appropriate to their EUC environment. (5…

Three Local Area Networks of up to 48 microcomputers each have been installed at San Francisco State University. In the administrative computing area the University is moving toward end user preparation and control of data as well as submission of batch jobs. Instructional computing and data communications are discussed. (MLW)

An inhouse student scheduling and information system facilitated the successful reorganization of a Massachusetts high school to a four-year program. (MJL)

This discussion of current microcomputer technologies available to libraries focuses on software applications in four major classifications: communications (online database searching); word processing; administration; and database management systems. Specific examples of library applications are given and six references are cited. (EJS)

Part of the American Indian Policy Review Commission's (AIPRC) Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Management Study, this article provides some significant management observations on the content, flow, timeliness and usefulness of management information as it is generated and communicated throughout the Bureau. (NQ)

Describes a computerized integrated data-base management system developed by the Colonial (Pennsylvania) School District, which is capable of extracting and combining data from separate data modules in any combination or form requested by district administrators. (JG)

Describes a computerized regional information system developed jointly by 18 counties in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia for use in the planning of vocational education programs. (JG)

The purpose of Preschool Units EMIS Staff Report is twofold. First, it helps School Districts and Educational Service Centers (ESC) ensure accuracy and validity of preschool staff, student and program data submitted to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) through the Education Management Information System (EMIS). From this report, school…

Complete but concise picture of the California Education Information System, how it developed, its current status, its basic features, and a description of its contents. Covers design, developmental history, business subsystem, pupil subsystem, and a summary. (Author)

Describes an improved method for solving typical timetabling problems which was developed for the American University in Cairo. The article outlines the 26-step algorithm, indicates computer storage requirements, shows how the algorithm copes with conflicts, and explains how to obtain the final output in convenient format. (EAO)

Educational administrators need to become sufficiently computer literate to ask programers the necessary questions, to know and use the full range of computer capabilities, and to increase the computing capabilities of their schools. (MLF)

Examines the application of management information systems (MIS) to the educational setting. Attempts to identify differences between MIS and other information systems. Discusses the development of an MIS to fit the needs of community colleges. Cites applications of MIS in the Florida community college system and delineates problems. (DMM)

The effectiveness of university administrative units are examined in terms of their communication, matches between objectives at different levels, matches between objectives and methods, and approaches to cost-effectiveness. Significant defects were found in relation to each criterion, suggesting that staff selection and training at all levels are…