Possible impacts of changing information technology on the role of the institutional researcher, who serves as a decision support intermediary, are examined. Attention is directed to measurement, human information processing, and decision support technology. It is noted that management information systems are dependent on measurement for data…

Ideas and techniques for planning and managing space and facilities in complex colleges are discussed with historical information on the growth of higher education in the United Kingdom provided as background. The University of London established a research team to determine patterns of space use and to devise methods of allocating teaching…

Reports research on trends in computer-aided facilities management using the Internet and geographic information system (GIS) technology for space utilization research. Proposes that facility assessment software holds promise for supporting facility management decision making, and outlines four areas for its use: inventory; evaluation; reporting;…