New Directions for Institutional ResearchVolume 1979, Issue 23 p. 73-79 Article Institutional research in the two-year college: Messiah or leper? Gary Rice, Gary Rice Gary Rice is dean of information systems and planning at Yakima Valley Community College in Washington State. He has designed and implemented an integrated, computer-based management information system for small colleges.Search for more papers by this author Gary Rice, Gary Rice Gary Rice is dean of information systems and planning at Yakima Valley Community College in Washington State. He has designed and implemented an integrated, computer-based management information system for small colleges.Search for more papers by this author First published: 1979 https://doi.org/10.1002/ir.37019792311 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Volume1979, Issue231979Pages 73-79 RelatedInformation