Much of the power of the "information center" comes from its ability to effectively use fourth-generation productivity tools to provide information processing services. A case study of the use of these tools at Western Michigan University is presented. (Author/MLW)

This study sought to determine the attitudes that trade and industrial teachers hold toward the use of microcomputers. It also examined factors that might be associated with these attitudes. The majority of trade and industrial teachers favored the use of microcomputers in industrial education. In addition, significant differences appeared in…

The computer should be considered a learning tool rather than a subject of study. Labor projections suggest that high technology is likely to reduce job skill requirements. A solid basic education will be more important in the future, not less. (MD)

Computer networks meet the needs for instructional programs, management information systems, and library media services in many schools and universities. In most cases, existing telephone lines can be used; however, dedicated lines should be considered if use is likely to be extensive. Planning for network growth is essential. (MLF)

Discusses the computer generated graphs that can present trends not apparent in the usual printouts of employee data. (IRT)

This brief describes graduate enrollment increases in the science and engineering fields, especially in engineering and computer sciences. Graduate student enrollment is summarized by enrollment status, citizenship, race/ethnicity, and fields. (KHR)

Recently medium-sized computers have begun to play an important role in scientific research involving small groups of investigators, especially in the health sciences. Discusses computer applications in some of the projects at the National Institutes of Health, and applications in the fields of medicine and mental health. (JR)

A look at the Iowa Regional Network, which was established in order to provide large scale computing capability to medium sized institutions, and to share experience in developing the use of computing in support of instruction. (Author)

The integration of the sociologist's theory and research methods and statistics necessitates computer applications in graduate curricula. Proposed changes in the teaching of statistics to sociologists and calculation examples demonstrate this linking of statistics and computer technology. (KM)

Article presents a picture of an increasing growth in the use of computers in the study of Greek and Latin literature. (Author)

Exploratory study designed to provide a general overview of the simultaneous interpretation process. Based on an unpublished doctoral dissertation supported by a Public Health Service Research Grant from the National Institute of Mental Health. (VM)