The proposed study will explore factors that influence the adoption and use of electronic networks by science and engineering faculty members in small universities and colleges. The various factors that will be examined are categorized as system factors, personal and professional factors, and institutional factors. The results of the study will provide institutions of higher education and science funding bodies with information on which to base policy decisions regarding resource allocations and planning for electronic networks.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Computer and Network Systems (CNS)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9223102
Program Officer
Priscilla Jane Huston
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-01-15
Budget End
1994-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$29,182
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Maryland College Park
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
College Park
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
20742