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Brown, Wayne A. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1989
Distributed Data Processing, linking a central processing unit to remote computer sites, allows end users more control over their own destiny. Schools have distributed hardware and software but not talent. The primary goal of these staff experts should be to educate users as fully as they can. (MLW)
Descriptors: Computers, Data Processing, Decentralization, Higher Education
Ritz, James R. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
With more and more users in colleges and universities relying on electronic information, the need for a contingency plan in the event of a disaster has become more pressing. Setting objectives, impact analysis, interim processing strategy, working with users, and a two-level approach are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, Data Processing, Higher Education, Information Technology
Alley, Lee; Willits, Stephen D. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) promises to integrate voice, data, text, and video services within the context of existing telephone networks. It is a set of standards, or engineering design specifications, that will permit anyone to attach any innovative device to it as long as it abides by the network's protocols. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrators, College Administration, Computer Networks, Data Processing
Robinovitz, Stewart – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
A strategy for integrated data and voice networks implemented at the University of Michigan is described. These networks often use multi-technologies, multi-vendors, and multi-transmission media that will be fused into a single integrated network. Transmission media include twisted-pair wire, coaxial cable, fiber optics, and microwave. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Data Processing, Higher Education, Information Technology
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
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
Despite the decentralized nature of computing at Vanderbilt, there is significant evidence of cooperation and use of each other's resources by the various computing entities. Planning for computing occurs in every school and department. Caravan, a campus-wide network, is described. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
Major University of Nebraska computing and information technology objectives include: the study of alternative means of transmitting voice, video, and data; developments of instructional and administrative uses of satellite and closed-circuit television and audio communications; continue work toward a student information system, etc. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
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
McLaughlin, Gerald W.; And Others – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1987
Institutional policies are needed to guide the responsible use of data, especially in a decentralized operating environment. Factors that influence the development and implementation of policies for decentralized data use are explored. Data use, technological developments, and the needs and responsibilities of users and the institution must be…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Uses in Education, Data Processing, Decentralization
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1986
The premise of using technology as a means for enhancing learning, research, and managerial decision making has guided Boston College's technological ventures and will continue to shape its strategies for the future. Information technology policy, direction and organization, user computing support, and library services are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Catholic Schools, Church Related Colleges, College Administration
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
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