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Bernbom, Gerlad – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1991
A discussion of information management within institutions looks at the relationship between data administration, the application of formal rules and methods to information resources, and distributed data processing, the dispersion of computing functions, and data at electronically interconnected nodes within the organization. Technology, tools,…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing, Information Systems
LeDuc, Albert L., Jr. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1982
Competent data processing employees can be attracted to higher education, despite a nationwide shortage of computer programers and analysts. Suggestions are given for each phase (contact, interview, and closing) of the recruitment process. Vigor, enthusiasm, and follow-through are key elements. (MSE)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Employment Interviews, Higher Education, Labor Supply
Chatman, Steve – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1993
A project to implement an integrated data system at the four-campus University of Missouri is described. Analytical processing is discussed as it relates to executive decision-making support. It is noted that understanding of specific institutional circumstances and timely delivery of supporting information are critical to system effectiveness.…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Networks, Data Processing, Decision Making
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
Klingenstein, Kenneth; Devine, Gary D. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1985
University administrative data processing is moving toward a more distributed environment. An architecture must be established that incorporates central sites, campus centers, and end users in a networked pool of computer systems, with applications located at appropriate nodes in the network. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Centralization, College Administration, Computer Software, Computers
Coonce, Leland H. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
Alternatives to the normal detail bid specifications usually required for public institutions of higher education to purchase computer software are examined. It is suggested that the request for proposal method described offers the consumer a better understanding of individual software vendors' products. (Author/SF)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computers, Consumer Education
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1985
A major change is underway at the University of Michigan as a new telecommunications network is being installed to become the central focus for information technology on the campus as voice communication, mainframe, minicomputer, and microcomputer installations all become part of the network. (MLW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Computers, 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
Nicely, H. Phillip Jr. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1979
Several ways for a comptuer services director to effectively manage the resources available for such services are discussed. Case histories from Miami-Dade Community College and other South Florida schools are included. (SF)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Case Studies, College Planning, Computers
Stewart, Henry M. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
The University of Rochester's experience with online analytical processing (OLAP), part of its executive information system, is reported. The server, a multiuser, local area network (LAN)-based database loaded from legacy systems or a data warehouse, can rapidly manipulate and display data, and allows quick creation and changing of analytical…
Descriptors: College Administration, Data Processing, Databases, Decision Making
Balkan, Lore; And Others – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1992
To increase the value of administrative information for universitywide decision making, the office of institutional research at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has undertaken a project to standardize data elements and codes across all administrative systems and institutionalize an ongoing standardization process. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Data Processing, Decision Making
Ardoin, Beth; Weems, William – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1993
The academic computing office at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center implemented a campuswide system for information dissemination. The system has since been tied into a worldwide system. The evolution of the system is described, including selection and adoption of procedures, staffing, and development of publishing tools. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Software, Data Processing, Desktop Publishing
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
Bosworth, Michael – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
The University of Massachusetts (UMass) approach to rapid development of an information warehouse to meet needs for executive information, decision support, and general management reporting is described. Logical, management, and technological infrastructure challenges are discussed. The approach taken, which delivers summary data first before…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Administration, Computer Software Development, Data Processing
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