The second wave of campus computerization / William L. Tetlow -- The changing nature of computer-based information systems / Paul T. Brinkman -- Using microcomputers for institutional research / J. Lloyd Suttle -- Microware: hard, soft, and firm / Leah R. Hutten -- Using microcomputers for distributed information processing / Derek M. Jamieson, Kenneth H. MacKay -- Micros, minis, and mainframes / Vinrod Chachra -- The case for decision support management / Paul Jedamus -- A jump ahead ... in which direction? / Mark Meredith -- Conclusion: using microcomputers for planning and management support / William L. Tetlow.