This article discusses the application of a case study methodology in researching information technology acquisition at universities. The methodology follows Yin (1994) and includes four stages: designing the case study, conducting the case study, analyzing the case study evidence, and developing conclusions, recommendations, and implications. The study replicates and extends the work of Levy (1988), who conducted a case study on the University of Arizona. The current study examines the acquisition of information technology at Fairfield University, focusing on client/server computing, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. The methodology involves using multiple sources of evidence, including surveys, interviews, and documents. The study uses a single-case design, which allows for in-depth exploration of the subject. The research questions are both "what" and "how," leading to an explanatory-exploratory case study. The study also considers the context of use, including technological development, structural arrangements, socio-technical interface, political/economic environment, and benefits/problems. Data collection involved distributing questionnaires to full-time faculty and academic administrators, as well as conducting interviews with key individuals. The data analysis used statistical techniques, including cross-tabulations and chi-square tests, to examine differences between responses from faculty and administrators. The results were analyzed using SPSSX version 7.1. The study concludes that case study methodology is a reliable approach when executed with care. The findings provide insights into the acquisition and use of information technology in higher education institutions, and the results are presented in a future article. The study contributes to the understanding of information technology acquisition at universities and highlights the importance of considering various factors in the context of use.This article discusses the application of a case study methodology in researching information technology acquisition at universities. The methodology follows Yin (1994) and includes four stages: designing the case study, conducting the case study, analyzing the case study evidence, and developing conclusions, recommendations, and implications. The study replicates and extends the work of Levy (1988), who conducted a case study on the University of Arizona. The current study examines the acquisition of information technology at Fairfield University, focusing on client/server computing, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. The methodology involves using multiple sources of evidence, including surveys, interviews, and documents. The study uses a single-case design, which allows for in-depth exploration of the subject. The research questions are both "what" and "how," leading to an explanatory-exploratory case study. The study also considers the context of use, including technological development, structural arrangements, socio-technical interface, political/economic environment, and benefits/problems. Data collection involved distributing questionnaires to full-time faculty and academic administrators, as well as conducting interviews with key individuals. The data analysis used statistical techniques, including cross-tabulations and chi-square tests, to examine differences between responses from faculty and administrators. The results were analyzed using SPSSX version 7.1. The study concludes that case study methodology is a reliable approach when executed with care. The findings provide insights into the acquisition and use of information technology in higher education institutions, and the results are presented in a future article. The study contributes to the understanding of information technology acquisition at universities and highlights the importance of considering various factors in the context of use.