Responding to the problem of an appropriate institutional structure to meet the needs of a clientele group dominated by the part-time student, the author promotes matrix management, which calls for great dexterity, flexibility, and willingness to relinquish power while recognizing the need for coordination, collaboration, and continuation. (EA)

Science and technology have exerted a major influence on higher education/continuing education from 1960-75, as evidenced by more part-time students, increased awareness of continuing education opportunities, personal concern for obsolescence and lack of information, and the resulting management changes to cope with changing situations. (Author/EA)