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Wiley, Christie; Mischo, William H. – Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 2016
This article analyzes 21 in-depth interviews of engineering and atmospheric science faculty at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) to determine faculty data management practices and needs within the context of their research activities. A detailed literature review of previous large-scale and institutional surveys and interviews…
Descriptors: Data Processing, College Faculty, Scientists, Engineering Education
Chenhall, Robert G. – 1975
Several museum information processing systems are discussed in relation to their underlying assumptions regarding museum information and networking needs that have resulted in inadequate service to some kinds of museums, particularly historical museums. Rather than any of these systems, a modular approach is proposed that would allow each museum…
Descriptors: Data Processing, Information Needs, Information Networks, Information Processing
Rush, Carole E. – 1977
The analyses required for the design of an integrated record-keeping system in a history museum and the steps required to implement such a system are presented. The analyses include an examination of the management philosophy; the activities within the museum which require written records and the various data files desirable to support these…
Descriptors: Activities, Data Processing, Definitions, Diagrams
McGill, Michael – 1979
This study of ranking algorithms used in a Boolean environment is based on an evaluation of factors affecting document ranking by information retrieval systems. The algorithms were decomposed into term weighting schemes and similarity measures, representatively selected from those known to exist in information retrieval environments, before being…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Comparative Analysis, Data Processing, Databases
Eisenberg, Michael – 1984
Curriculum administration and evaluation require specific information on such curriculum components as content, time, teaching methodology, materials, evaluation, and scheduling. Without such information, planning, coordination, resources allocation, and other decision-making activities are severely handicapped. Furthermore, evaluation of the…
Descriptors: Administration, Automation, Computer Software, Curriculum Evaluation
Wild, Cheryl L.; Davis, Leta – 1978
Requests to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for postsecondary education data were analyzed and compared to previously identified issues. Summaries of telephone requests (log entries) and files of letter requests from January 1977 through December 1977 were studied. A single coding scheme was developed for both letter and phone…
Descriptors: Codification, Comparative Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing
Watkins, James; Wilkinson, Leon D. – 1978
A poorly designed data processing system in a school district testing office may cause a delay in the creation of test results, produce inaccurate results, or utilize more resources than are necessary. Therefore, the authors present a model of a data processing system as a basis for comparing systems in terms of the basic functions they must…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Data Processing, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education
Glassock, David G. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The needs and problems of the small college or university management information system are discussed through the experiences of a small midwestern university. It is suggested that technological advancements in software and minicomputers will improve the systems development capabilities of small institutions. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Science, Computers
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The three computer service facilities at Ohio State University in Columbus are described. Computer services are provided for: instructional purposes, public service activities, university management, the hospital information system, and student services. (BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Science, Computers
Lukes, John A. – 1985
This report discusses the development and characteristics of the Prospective Student Inquiry Data File and Information System, which is used by the California State University at Chico (CSUC) as part of an effort to increase its student applicant population. Following a brief review of organizational background information, the report is divided…
Descriptors: Admissions Counseling, Case Studies, College Applicants, Computer Storage Devices
Eugene School District 4J, OR. Div. of Research, Development, and Evaluation. – 1975
This report examines the data processing services provided to Eugene (Oregon) School District 4J by the Oregon Total Information System (OTIS) and provides recommendations to the district administration to aid policy-making and planning in the area of computer services. The report focuses primarily on the use of the computer for management…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Needs
Penrod, James I.; Craft, Larry N. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The planning, design, and implementation of an information system at Pepperdine University in California is described. The difficulties of total redesign and new programing of a management information system are explained and recommendations for this process are made. (BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Administration, Computer Science
Donald, A. Wayne – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
The major information systems at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are described. The use of the feedback and feedforward controls in planning and projecting administrative functions is examined. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Role, Case Studies, Computers
Henry, Thomas A.; Bender, Louis W. – 1987
A nationwide survey of two-year colleges with collective bargaining was conducted to determine who serves as chief negotiator for the colleges, the sources of information these individuals rely upon for their data, and the extent to which electronic data processing is used in the bargaining process. Of the 248 two-year colleges surveyed, 160…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Collective Bargaining, Community Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs
Alexander, George D. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1978
The design and implementation of an integrated financial control system at Clemson University are described. The advantages of considering the integration of systems to meet university-wide objectives as design criteria are discussed as well as sub-system relationships. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computer Science, Computers
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