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McDonald, Kelly; Stone, Brad – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1992
Brigham Young University (Utah) has addressed the need for maintenance and support of distributed computing systems on campus by implementing a program patterned after a national business franchise, providing the support and training of a centralized administration but allowing each unit to operate much as an independent small business.…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Centralization, College Administration, Decentralization
Robinson, Freddie L. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1993
A University of Miami (Florida) project to centralize imaging/document management is described. The system will enable document storage, retrieval, and work-flow management, lower costs, and improve on traditional business practices. Benefits of imaging/document management, the rationale for centralizing, and the three-phase implementation plan…
Descriptors: Centralization, College Administration, Databases, Higher Education
Chan, Susy S. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
In July 1993, DePaul University integrated its information technology and service functions under a new division of University Planning and Information Technology, consolidating formerly fragmented services to achieve a unified direction for information technology closely aligned with university goals. This case study discusses the framework,…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Centralization, Change Strategies, College Administration
Nelson, Keith R.; Davenport, Richard W. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1996
An institutionwide strategic planning effort at Central Michigan University, in response to a need for rapid and significant changes in its information technology infrastructure, is outlined. The effort resulted in a matrix governance structure for information technology that acknowledges the value of both distributed support and a strong central…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Centralization, Change Strategies, College Administration
Bates, John E.; And Others – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1992
At McGill University (Canada), rather than implement a costly, high-tech contingency and disaster recovery plan for information services, planners focused on risk assessment and avoidance for central and departmental information systems. Actions included better backups, less dependence on key individuals, and an institutional awareness campaign.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Case Studies, Centralization, College Planning
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1992
A description of the recent development of Florida State University's administrative information services looks at the role of faculty input, the strategic plan, underlying administrative principles and considerations, networking and telecommunications, integration of instructional and research computing, and centralization of computing service…
Descriptors: Centralization, Change Strategies, College Administration, College Faculty
