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Mann, Richard L. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1979
Problems of the college or university that center around the people who use the institution's computers are examined. It is suggested that effective use of computers in higher education depends on how well the users and providers understand the constraints and problems of each information system. (Author/SF)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computers, Data Processing, Higher Education
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Wise, Fred H. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1979
Administrative computing in higher education and its implications for the management of colleges and universities are explored. The evolution of administrative computing is traced from the use of minicomputers to the implementation of a management information system. (Author/SF)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computers, Data Processing
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Gwynn, John W. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1979
The impact of technical advances in computer hardware is examined. Size, cost, ease of use, expandability, and availability are discussed to help assess the impact of these advances on information systems. It is suggested that technology is making administrative computing economical and feasible. (Author/SF)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Science, Computers, Cost Effectiveness
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Ryland, Jane N. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1979
Proprietary software available to the institutional researcher is discussed. It is suggested that as more institutions use proprietary software, the institutional researcher may find that varying levels of involvement in the process of evaluating and acquiring such software can result in the availability of more useful facilities. (Author/SF)
Descriptors: Business, College Administration, Computer Software, Computers
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Stamen, E. Michael – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1979
Advancements and trends in administrative computing are discussed and their implications for management are examined. Trends in software and hardware development as well as cost and capability are also investigated. Sources of information on computer development, including publications and organizations, are listed. (Author/SF)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing