What happened
- Funding in the amount of $529,000 was granted to establish the first three nodes of FIRN (Florida Information Research Network).
- Word processors and microcomputers included in Installation Survey for the first time.
- FAEDS acts as host for the national AEDS Conference in Orlando.
- Fall Conference held in Pensacola.
- Sims Award to Bernard Slessinger.
- Aid to FAEDS Award to Valerie Baker.
Awards given in 1982
- Sims Award to Mr. Bernard Slessinger
- Raymond Parker Award to Mrs. Valerie Baker
- William English Award to Mr. Terry Shoultes