2776	 Computer Networks in Higher Education Socio-Economic-Political Factors	 This study presents the results of a nationwide survey of computer networks in higher education conducted during - . Five major and minor networks were identified. The five major networks included the ARPA Net the California State College network the University of Iowa Iowa State University network the Michigan Educational Research Information Triad Inc. and the Triangle Universities Computation Center network in North Carolina. In-depth studies were conducted of the latter two nets. Based on the experiences of these operating networks a number of factors are identified for consideration in developing networks. Finally recommendations are advanced regarding the development of networks in higher education in the future. networks higher education
