Describes a computerized student registration and accounting system used at Joliet (Illinois) Junior College that combines a low-cost minicomputer with a conventional batch processing system. (JG)

Describes a multiperiod programming model designed to aid college administrators in planning and decision-making for a five-year horizon. The model includes staffing goals, career constraints, teaching and course loads, tenure constraints, and budget constraints. Methods of using the model are discussed and a small example is presented. (Author/JG)

Simulation continues to be a very popular management-science method of analysis, and users report favorably on the results. Although applications can be found in all functional areas, its use is most common in finance and production. FORTRAN continues to dominate the programing languages used for simulation modeling. (Author/CMV)

In order to fulfill its mandate from Congress to make government publications available to the American public, the Government Printing Office offers a specialized service to college stores. Three major automation efforts, the Sales Operating Information Systems, enable the agency to be responsive to college store requests. (JMD)

Discusses the potential for using the computer as a supplement to a course, i.e., as recordkeeper, drillmaster, and evaluator of performance. It also provides guidance through the course--both the online computer portion and the textbook. (Author/VT)

Defines management by objectives as a technique enabling administrators to address themselves directly to the goals of the institution, to delegate responsibilities to meet these objectives, and realize internal accountability. Presents a rationale for the system, results of surveys and research projects investigating management problems and…

From a 1977 survey of twelve administrators who successfully use a management-by-objectives (MBO) method, the author lists twenty-seven steps for company management to take in setting their organizational goals. (MF)

Dynamic analysis offers a comprehensive view of the cost benefit and cost effective dimensions of policy problems. It also provides the computational power to investigate the long term effects of policy decisions on the flow of resources in organizations and government agencies. (Author/MV)

A guide for systematic handling of agricultural department materials. (HD)

Covered in the proceedings of AACRAO's 63rd annual meeting are: basics in systems management; why, when, and how of reporting data; data base management systems; and budgeting. (LBH)

Discusses the need to apply modern scientific management to health administration in order to effectively manage programs utilizing increased preventive and curative capabilities. The value of having maximum information in order to make decisions, and problems of determining information content are reviewed. For journal availability, see SO 506…

Suggests that the business teacher develop interaction with local businesses to supplement and reinforce classroom activities, particularly the study of local office systems. Teaching suggestions are included along with advantages of cooperating with local businesses, e.g., keeping teachers abreast of innovations and changes in the business world…

Describes a flexible computer management system that grades tests and keeps records in a competency-based teacher education program. (IRT)

Describes a prototype natural language text knowledge system (TKS) that was used to organize 50 pages of a handbook on artificial intelligence as an inferential knowledge base with natural language query and command capabilities. Representation of text, database navigation, query systems, discourse structuring, and future research needs are…