A look at the Iowa Regional Network, which was established in order to provide large scale computing capability to medium sized institutions, and to share experience in developing the use of computing in support of instruction. (Author)

The administrator in higher education is faced with the task of setting the various decision variables under his control to maximize a value function as defined over a set of goal variables. (Author)

The integration of the sociologist's theory and research methods and statistics necessitates computer applications in graduate curricula. Proposed changes in the teaching of statistics to sociologists and calculation examples demonstrate this linking of statistics and computer technology. (KM)

An overview of the conference held at the International School on Computers in Education in Pugnochiuso, Italy. (HB)

This article presents information favorable to the use of computerization and student data systems in financial aid administration. (JC)

Methods for retrieval of information on chemical compounds utilizing several computer data bases are compared to determine scope of data base coverage. Preparation of search questions is outlined and comparative results are reported indicating the yield from each data base. (6 references) (Author/NH)

A model is presented for test construction and scoring that utilizes the knapsack model of mathematical programing. The method applies to examinations of the type in which a choice exists in the number of questions the examinee is required to answer. The method has been utilized with respect to a mathematics examination, and computer-generated…

Student Charge accounts, immediate inventory control and instant feedback on turnover are among the benefits from transforming Lehigh's book store to electronic data processing (EDP). (Editor/PG)

An outline of some programing techniques that might be included in school work for pupils up to 16 years of age is given, and sample programs are provided. (DT)