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J1/15/11. Intersession Papers "Computers & Society" 1984

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: J-01-15/11

Scope and Contents

PAC 484, Intersession: Computers & Society. (March 12-17, 1984) Focused on the impact of computers on society in general and individuals in particular. Topics included: Computers in Education, Public Affairs, Health Care, Business, and Homes. The intersession consisted of lectures, tutorials, panel and group discussions, reading assignments and a final paper for those requesting academic credit. Keynote speaker was John Rankine, Director of Standards and Data Security, IBM who gave the keynote address entitled “The Computer: Some Socio-Economic Implications” Other speakers included Robert Price ("Achieving Computer Literacy"), Donald Bitzer ("Computer-Based Education"), Brian Alley-University Librarian and Associate Dean for Library Instructional Services, Dennis Camp-Professor of Literature and Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences, Rassule Hadidi-Assistant Professor of Mathematical Systems and Public Affairs and the Intersession Coordinator, Mark Heyman-Professor City Planning, Doh Shinn-Associate Professor of Political Studies and Public Affairs, Jerry Troxell-Associate Professor of Music, William Warren-Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, Mary Kate Yntema-Professor of Mathematical Systems, and Bockmann ("The Computer as a Home Appliance"). Consists of six U-matic video tapes and six audiocassettes of all sessions.

Dates

  • Created: 1984 - 1984
  • Other: Date acquired: 08/02/2006

Extent

0.60 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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