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Description of a comprehensive student administrative data system developed by Los Angeles Unified School District and embedded in a large distributed processing computer network discusses hardware, software, implementation, and further enhancements. Subsystems described include student identification, attendance accounting, class registration, and mark reporting. Two references and illustrative material are provided. (EJS)

Describes a system for payroll reporting from geographically disparate locations in which data is entered, edited, and verified locally on minicomputers and then uploaded to a central computer for the standard payroll process. Communications and hardware, time-reporting software, data input techniques, system implementation, and its advantages are described. (EAO)

The article discusses several quantitative methods in research and development (R&D) management. The author analyzes developing techniques such as programming models, network-flow models, man-hour analyses, and evaluation formulas. The techniques are explained in light of their application to research and development processes. Details related to a study conducted by the Study Committee for the Analysis of Research, Development and Engineering (SCARDE) on the behavior of applied research, development, and engineering activities are also presented.

Describes system of computerized class registration utilizing bar code input which is part of the Student Data System, developed by Management Information Division of the Los Angeles Unified School District. An explanation of the system notes the hardware used, printing of bar code labels, registration procedures, and operational aspects. (EJS)

The author provides a recounting and analysis of his experience for the past decade as Chairman of the Information Systems Commission of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The Commission is an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors regarding information technology for which the County spends more than 700 million dollars annually. Issues covered by the Commission have included creation of a CIO function, Y2K activity, large-scale systems development projects, ERP, IT position reclassification and data center consolidation. These are representative of information technology issues faced by local governments in the United States. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article presents letters to the editor in response to the articles "Application of a Technique for Research and Development Program Evaluation," by Malcom, Roseboom, Clark and Fazar in the September-October 1959 issue and the letter which talks about the new measure of effectiveness for queuing problems.