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Post-Implementation Success Factors for Enterprise Resource Planning Student Administration Systems in Higher Education Institutions
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Sullivan, Linda; Bozeman, William – College and University, 2010
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems can represent one of the largest investments of human and financial resources by a higher education institution. They also bring a significant process reengineering aspect to the institution and the associated implementation project through the integration of compiled industry best practices into the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Institutional Environment, Program Implementation, Formative Evaluation
Outcome-Oriented Operations (Tri-O[superscript 3]): Thriving in a Highly Competitive Environment
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Sigler, Wayne – College and University, 2003
This article describes Outcome-Oriented Operations (Tri-O[superscript 3]), a system developed at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, which enables an office to identify and achieve specific, measurable outcomes. Tri-O[superscript 3] was implemented in the University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions with significant success. (Contains 3…
Descriptors: College Admission, Undergraduate Students, Program Descriptions, Critical Path Method
A User-Based Systems Analysis Technique.
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Hurley, Douglas E. – College and University, 1981
A procedure called "Services/Requirements Analysis" is proposed as a means of improving input to institutional management information systems. The procedure profiles the office's information needs and limitations and identifies benefit groups, all according to user perceptions and not the assumptions of the technological community. (MSE)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Enrollment, Higher Education, Man Machine Systems
Structured Observation as an Evaluation Tool in Admissions and Records.
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Garrett, C. Joanne; Garrett, Larry N. – College and University, 1986
A systems analysis-based process of structured observation is proposed as a means of describing and determining the value of college admissions and records program procedures. The process involves data collection, interviews of the personnel responsible for specific procedures, diagramming the system, and observation. A sample case is presented.…
Descriptors: Admissions Officers, College Admission, Diagrams, Evaluation Methods
More Time for Applicants with On-Line Admissions.
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Blandford, Robin; And Others – College and University, 1980
A new machine records system designed for the McMaster University's Office of the Registrar is described. The new system uses data received from the Ontario Universities' Application Centre, as well as data received directly from applicants. Effective use of the computer allows staff more time for counseling and providing information. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Admission, College Applicants, Data Processing, Efficiency
What Systems Professionals Ought to Be Doing.
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Seaman, A. Frederick, Jr. – College and University, 1979
Information systems are becoming more than computer systems, with new equipment and techniques combining with data processing to form a new field called information technology. The emerging discipline of systems engineering is discussed along with nine systems engineering techniques. An organization chart of an information services department is…
Descriptors: Accountability, Computers, Data Processing, Data Processing Occupations
A Systems View of Admissions Procedures.
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Weinstein, E. L.; And Others – College and University, 1979
The special features found in admitting students to diploma nursing programs in Ontario provide the context for a review of relevant information regarding admissions procedures. Criteria to be used in an evaluation of admissions procedures are offered, alternatives are delineated and discussed, and systems analyses for procedures are suggested.…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, Cost Effectiveness, Education