The selection of an educational data processing facility should not be a one man decision. Discusses some factors to consider when selecting such a system. (Author/JF)

Describes EDP (electronic data processing) insurance, which provides coverage for such things as the loss of computer programs and accumulated transaction data, and the consequences of an interruption in processing. Discusses what is and is not covered by EDP insurance, how to plan for EDP insurance, the amount of coverage to get, and how to avoid…

If administration digs into the question, it will find that more money rarely provides the answer to problems in the data processing department. A decision flow-chart, shown in an accompanying diagram, is discussed emphasizing preparation delay, computer time, matters of priority, and usable product. (Author/JF)

Schools in New Jersey have found that by putting their heads together, they can slash the whopping costs of computers. (Author)

Close cooperation with local private enterprise has enabled Idaho Falls, District 91, to acquire extensive computer capabilities within the limits of a very small budget. Under a special arrangement, the school leases and operates the computer; while part of the analytical and programing work needed to implement business applications on the system…