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Djang, Philipp A. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Describes a Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis Approach for the selection of personal computers that combines the capabilities of Analytic Hierarchy Process and Integer Goal Programing. An example of how decision makers can use this approach to determine what kind of personal computers and how many of each type to purchase is given. (nine…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Criteria, Decision Making, Higher Education
Kerlin, James – 1990
This document contains over 60 masters for creating overhead transparencies providing information on the Pennsylvania State University system and, in particular, the resources available for academic computing. The masters are presented in six categories: (1) Penn State; (2) Computer and Information Systems; (3) Center for Academic Computing; (4)…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Higher Education
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1989
A dramatic growth in computing and communications was precipitated largely by the leadership of President David Roselle at the University of Kentucky. A new operational structure of information resource management includes not only computing (academic and administrative) and communications, instructional resources, and printing/mailing services,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Centers, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Moressi, William J.; McFadden, C. Brown – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1989
The Academic Computing Center at Winthrop College has gone beyond simple connectivity in linking its three local area networks to each other and the campus minicomputer. The environmental impact of the installation of bridges and gateways on systems, personnel, and end users is described. (MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Higher Education
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1990
At Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas), the emphasis in computing and information services has been shifted from dividing resources between administrative and academic computing to combined central support for microcomputing. A universitywide computer planning and policy committee and a college computer coordinator acting as liaison…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Case Studies, Centralization, College Administration
Steel, Mike – Journal of Tertiary Educational Administration, 1990
The role of the central university computing center in the age of personal computers includes custodian of the administrative database, provider/coordinator of network services, provider of expertise on end-user computing, provider of large scale computation, coordinator of computing in the institution, and a scholarly workstation. (DB)
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Jares, Terry – 1989
This paper describes the Faculty Assistance and Computing Education Services (FACES) loaner program at Syracuse University and the method used by FACES staff to deliver and keep track of hardware, software, and documentation. The roles of the various people involved in the program are briefly discussed, i.e., the administrator, who handles the…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Centers, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software
Brown, Jana; O'Connell, John – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1989
The acquisition and implementation at Arizona State University of a fourth-generation language product to facilitate end-user access to institutional data are described. Some problems encountered are included, as are discussions of training and security considerations. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Software, Databases, Evaluation Criteria
Birkenholz, Robert, Ed.; And Others – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1992
Six theme articles address computer-assisted design in landscaping, simulation in agricultural education, Macintosh's HyperCard, computer labs for agribusiness, and using a portable computer to evaluate classroom performance. (SK)
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers
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Duggan, Brian – TechTrends, 1994
Explores design considerations for a functional microcomputer lab, including ergonomics and furnishings; access for the disabled; the use of other media; hardware security; and software security, including virus protection. A summary paragraph comments on the role of planning and forecasting. A bibliography of eight titles for further reading is…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Audio Equipment, Computer Centers, Computer Security
Abraham, Solomon T. – 1997
The Mathematics and Computer Science Learning Center (MLC) was established in the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina Central University during the fall semester of the 1982-83 academic year. The initial operations of the MLC were supported by grants to the University from the Burroughs-Wellcome Company and the Kenan Charitable Trust Fund.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education
Sabatino, Melissa – 1993
The 1992-93 school year was the third year of the Elementary Technology Demonstration Schools program of the Austin (Texas) schools; the project is funded by International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and Apple Computer Inc. Grants from these corporations were used to equip three elementary schools with IBM equipment and one with Apple…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Community Involvement, Computer Assisted Instruction
Teo, Elizabeth A.; Jenkins, Sylvia M. – 1993
A description is provided of a program developed at Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC), in Illinois, for providing word processing instruction in the library, including recommendations for program development based on MVCC experience and results from a survey of program participants. The first part of the paper discusses a model development…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Computer Centers, Computer Literacy
Truelson, Judith A. – 1997
Evidence suggests that use of multimedia or new media can enhance selected areas of the curriculum. Library planners at the University of Southern California (USC) believe that use of multimedia to transform the World Wide Web into a research forum for scholars in the humanities facilitates and even ensures the eventual use of this material in the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Centers, Computer Networks
Massey, Nancy – 1998
The report documents some of the uses of computers and computer software in North Carolina adult basic skills and literacy education programs. It includes articles on: the role and activities of the North Carolina Literacy Resource Center; a hosiery industry initiative to provide computer-assisted vocational English-as-a-Second-Language training;…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques