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Campbell, Sally; Hughes, K. Scott – Business Officer, 1985
Six steps in creating a master plan for the institutional computing system include: describing a mission for computing technology, establishing program objectives, matching the technology to the objectives, prioritizing alternative approaches, developing alternative approaches, and selecting the preferred approach. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing, Higher Education
Mische, Michael A.; Hughes, K. Scott – Business Officer, 1986
Risks to institutional data processing operations include physical damage, violations of data integrity, and restrictions of physical access. Development of a responsive and effective disaster recovery program is complex, requires significant effort and the use of specialized personnel, and spans all major disciplines and organizational levels.…
Descriptors: College Administration, Data Processing, Emergency Programs, Higher Education
Bernbom, Gerald – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1993
The key issue for management of campuswide information systems in higher education is content management: selecting what to include, organizing it, labeling items meaningfully, keeping content up-to-date, and presenting information in a useful way. Information technologists, librarians, and information providers on campus can all contribute to…
Descriptors: College Administration, Data Processing, Higher Education, Information Management
Pfizenmaier, Emily – CASE Currents, 1983
Establishing the computerized information needs of a college development office involves defining the reporting needs, understanding the concept and content of structured files, defining the data elements to be included in those files, and outlining the potentially useful applications of the information and programs. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Databases
Rohr, Theodore; Devoti, Bart – 1985
An overview is provided of the methods used by the Forest Park campus of St. Louis Community College (SLCC) to plan and develop a local area network (LAN) for administrative microcomputers. The first three sections provide brief descriptions of the SLCC District, SLCC, and the Forest Park campus. Section IV looks at the organization of…
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing
Adams, Robert D.; Magnuson, Jerry R. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1980
A word processing system developed at the University of Kansas is described. A cost-benefit analysis of the system v standard typewriter, mag-card, and other advanced word processing systems is developed. Intangible benefits such as worker satisfaction and reduced training and editing needs are discussed, and possible uses outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
Moore, Laurence J.; Greenwood, Allen G. – Association for Institutional Research, 1984
The history and features of Decision Support Systems (DSS) and use of the approach by academic administrators are discussed. The objective of DSS is to involve the manager/decision maker in the decision-analysis process while simultaneously relieving that person of the burden of developing and performing detailed analysis. DSS represents a…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing, Databases
Bielec, John A. – Business Officer, 1985
Important steps in the computing administrator selection process are outlined, including: reviewing the administrative computing organization, determining a search methodology, selecting a search or screening committee, narrowing the candidate pool, scheduling interviews and evaluating candidates, and conducting negotiations. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, College Administration, Committees, Computer Oriented Programs

Siblock, Steve – College and University, 1997
A student information system, repository of most essential customer information and registration data, is especially vulnerable to data corruption because of its many different users. A hypothetical case illustrates how service to a college applicant can be compromised by inattention in system use. Specific areas of system vulnerability are noted,…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Applicants, Confidential Records, Data Processing
Thomas, Charles R. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1997
Colleges and universities are initiating data warehouse projects to provide integrated information for planning and reporting purposes. A survey of 40 institutions with active data warehouse projects reveals the kinds of tools, contents, data cycles, and access currently used. Essential elements of an integrated information architecture are…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Uses in Education, Data Processing, Higher Education
Duplass, James A. – CASE Currents, 1983
To implement a computer software system successfully, a college development officer must learn all about it, control its development rather than let computer center staff take control, define the system needs and elements, study software contracts carefully before signing, reorganize the office to accommodate computing needs, and make necessary…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Trimarco, Paola – Currents, 1994
A discussion of college alumni surveys considers the kinds of information that are most helpful to the institution in fund raising, including names and preferred forms of address, significant others, demographics, Social Security numbers, occupational information, and income and net worth. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni, College Administration, Data Processing, Fund Raising
Evancoe, Donna Clark – Business Officer, 1985
Steps that should be followed in choosing and implementing an administrative computer system are discussed. Three stages are involved: institutional assessment, system selection, and implementation. The first step is to define the current status of the data processing systems and the management information systems at the institutions. Future…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Business, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Peskin, Carol Ann – Business Officer, 1994
Nova Southeastern University, Florida, has implemented a variety of techniques of cost containment for campus credit card transactions. These include restricted card acceptance parameters, careful merchant rate negotiation, increased automation of transaction processing, and sophisticated processing techniques. The university has demonstrated…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Banking, College Administration, Costs
Fox, Robert B.; Groff, Warren H. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
The relationship between data and their use in a planning, management and evaluation system in a higher education institution is discussed. Elements of the institutional planning process are detailed as well as the budgeting process and a method for relating fiscal resources to institutional goals and objectives. (Author/SF)
Descriptors: Budgets, College Administration, College Planning, Computers
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