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West, Thomas W. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1984
The convergence of telecommunications and computing technologies portends significant opportunities for an institution to distribute the computer capabilities and tools to individual participants (faculty, staff, and students) while linking them via telecommunications network, thus enabling each to be more effective. (MLW)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Science
Meyer, Richard W. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1982
The two-phase effort at Clemson University to design a comprehensive library automation program is reported. Phase one was based on a version of IBM's business system planning methodology, and the second was based on a linear model designed to compare existing program systems to the phase one design. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Evaluation, Higher Education, Library Administration
Frank, Allan R.; Lesher, R. Schuyler – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1991
A discussion of Executive Information Systems, the newest decision-support computer application for organizations, argues that this approach could profoundly change how colleges and universities are managed. Using graphics, icons, and mainframe data retrieval software, middle management can handle large quantities of information. Proven design…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Decision Making, Higher Education
Gustavson, Patricia – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1983
A sociotechnical systems model used by John Brown University is described that is useful for analyzing the complexities of change in an organization and for describing the many elements involved in change. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Centralization, Change Strategies, College Administration, Data Processing
Luker, Mark; And Others – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1995
Recently the University of Wisconsin-Madison merged three existing but disparate technology-related units into a single division reporting to a chief information officer. The new division faced many challenges, beginning with the need to restructure the old units into a cohesive new organization. The restructuring process, based on structural…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Cybernetics, Higher Education