Based on a study of 56 computerized decision-support systems, discusses the potential value of various decision-support systems, examines the challenges and risks such systems pose to managers, and suggests strategies for meeting those challenges and risks. (JG)

Examines issues related to real-world applications of higher education planning models, describing four different models as representative examples of the model spectrum. Also reviews situations in which qualitative considerations relegate the use of models to a low priority and situations in which information generated by models may be misused.…

School data often exists in disparate forms and locations, making it difficult to organize efficiently and to retrieve quickly (Thorn, 2001). Many computer systems are outdated and inadequate, and schools and districts often lack appropriate userfriendly software for data analysis (Bernhardt 2004; Wayman, Stringfield, & Yakimowski, 2004).…

The Core Data Collection System of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an automated collection system with interactive edits that runs on IBM-compatible microcomputers. The data collected include information about school districts, schools, school programs, and student characteristics and achievement. This manual…

Among the purposes of this chapter is the provision of a description of the sample and research design of the MISOE sample data systems, including a specification of the size of the sample. (Author/RK)

Real accountability implies delivering specific, factual data to classroom teachers and administrators on which they can base decisions for improving students' performance. It also implies reporting the specific relationships between use of resources and educational outcome more accurately and concisely to the legislature, the State board of…

A Discussion of the development of a computer-based information system which allows flexible, simple student record maintenance for administrative use, while directly interfacing with the student advising process. (Author)

Discusses how the increasing demand for higher education and the need for sharper economic restraints have focalized common awareness of the value of priority assessment by quantitative methods. The author reviews the search for more comprehensive management information systems to assist the decisionmaker. (See also EA 504 111). (Author/WM)

Campus computer centers can look to business data processing for answers about management and performance measurement. (Editor)

PERT: A management tool for planning and controlling events and activities necessary for the completion of a project. (SN)

A computer-based accounting system keeps a documentation of investments. (Editor/HS)

Provides a framework for understanding responses to the organizational changes necessitated by the creation and growth of an electronic data processing division. (RA)

Describes computer applications in the Division of Continuing Education at Brigham Young University. These include instructional applications (computer assisted instruction, computer science education, and student problem solving) and administrative applications (registration, payment records, grades, reports, test scoring, mailing, and others).…

Argues that a computerized data management system can help the developmental educator maintain professional accountability. Reports on a project conducted at the State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College at Canton during which paperwork was reduced and report writing expedited through a computerized management information…

A planning technique, the mission justification document, and the evaluation procedures developed at Central Michigan University to ensure the orderly growth of computer-dependent resources within the constraints of tight budgets are described. (Author/MLW)