The Delphi technique's short history in higher education is reported together with a brief introduction to the origins and principal characteristics of the method. The extent of recent attention to Delphi and its recent use in higher education in the U.S. is discussed. (Author/LBH)

The methods of management science have been increasingly helpful to colleges and universities in evaluating alternatives, both instructional and administrative, and in determining the most efficient allocation of their resources. This article discusses ways in which systems techniques can be used to support the humanistic efforts so highly valued…