The planning assumptions on which Oberlin College's computer support staff encouraged incorporation of microcomputer use on campus are outlined and discussed, including computers as a higher education resource, networks, institutional planning considerations, encouraging staff and faculty participation, and computer staff support efforts. (MSE)

North Central College in Illinois designated 1986-87 as a planning year. One of the major objectives of the Five-Year Master Plan, the development of a computerized planning model later used in a board of trustees planning conference, is described. (MLW)