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University Data Processing Centers.

This article focuses on the growing interest of education researchers in the U.S. in university data processing centers. The growth of computing in universities has not been easy at first. But universities were eager to accept the challenge of providing computing facilities for faculty and students....

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Published in:Harvard Educational Review Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 244 - 250
Main Author: Beaton Jr., Albert E.
Format: Article
Published: Harvard University Summer1961
Subjects:
Data processing service centers
Computers > Universities & colleges
Computers in education
Educational technology
Educational innovations
High technology & education
Electronic data processing departments
Education research
United States
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:This article focuses on the growing interest of education researchers in the U.S. in university data processing centers. The growth of computing in universities has not been easy at first. But universities were eager to accept the challenge of providing computing facilities for faculty and students. It was noted that the financial structure of a computing center has set the pattern of computer usage for the university. In addition, it was observed that most universities have recognized the importance of the computer to research.