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| Litaker, R. G. | 1 |
| May, James H. | 1 |
| Murphy, Vivianne A. | 1 |
| Sanders, Jerry | 1 |
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Litaker, R. G.; And Others – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1985
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)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing, Higher Education
Bates, John; Leclerc, Gerry – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1985
The ways in which McGill University's information center meets the needs of end users by providing acquisition advice, training, consulting, technical assistance, and administrative services are described. Staffing, facilities, services, standards, policies, and long-term objectives are addressed. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Information Centers, Management Information Systems, Microcomputers
Lewandowski, Arthur R. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1984
To meet the growing need for immediate information to support administrative decision making, the Cooperative Computer Center, a computing consortium serving Chicago State University, Governors State University, and Northeastern Illinois University, established an Information Center. The heart of the center is its user-friendly software.…
Descriptors: College Environment, Consortia, Decision Making, Higher Education
Murphy, Vivianne A. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1984
A campus information center is one way to formalize the total user services approach to computing, as a strategy for the distribution and use of new technology with an emphasis on end-user sufficiency. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Higher Education, Information Centers, Management Information Systems
Jonas, Ronald W. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1985
The University Information Center has transformed data retrieval and reporting from a slow process performed by high-priced technical personnel to an instantaneous service performed by those who need and can define the service required. The result at Indiana University has been improved quality of computing. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Change, College Administration, Computers, Data Processing
May, James H. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1986
Among the recent technological developments that will facilitate increased integration of information systems and services are new techniques for information capture, and optical disc technology for storage and retrieval. An integrated role of providing information in a variety of formats is described.
Descriptors: College Administration, College Libraries, Computers, Higher Education
Krumrey, Arthur; Sanders, Jerry – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1985
Working with users through an "information center" offers an alternative to formal application systems development, and the backlog of application development projects has made this approach attractive at many institutions. Guidelines used at Loyola University of Chicago are presented. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computers, Guidelines, Higher Education
Glover, Robert H. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
The financial challenges facing higher education, recent trends in information technology that affect institution directions, the need for shared visions, plans, and professional leadership for campus technology, and the importance of information center support are reviewed. A wide range of benefits colleges and universities are realizing in…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software
