The evolving structure of the national economy and its reflection of the changing demography of our society will affect future demand for higher education. However, the situation is complex and the key may be the preservation of variety and quality in higher education. (MSE)

The American undergraduate curriculum has historically been designed to meet the twin goals of intellectual advancement and utility, constantly replacing outdated curricula with new ones. The current challenge is to stretch the traditions of inquiry and scholarship to meet new marketplace demands. (MSE)

The power and authority of the graduate school can affect the quality of graduate programs in schools of education and the freedom to innovate them. Schools of education are creating programs in nontraditional areas, establishing relationships with other departments, and recruiting and supporting students outside school-related areas. (Author/MLW)

Changes in federal patent policy and the coincident loss of competitiveness and worldwide market shares by American industry have spurred increased interest in university-developed technology and technology transfer programs. (MSE)

Changes that are likely to affect higher education in the near future have major implications for institutional management, governance, and leadership. Ten forecasted changes are discussed regarding: enrollment, demand, income, work-learning integration, outcomes, general education, continuing education, and costs. (LBH)

In a rapidly expanding service environment, governmental entities are looking to campus-based applied research as they seek to modernize and improve public services. Institutions providing this assistance should consider such issues as organizational development, technical competence, econometrics, litigation support, new research opportunities,…

Deterioration in the competence of both students and faculty members constitutes a threat to effectiveness as higher education is caught is a period of contraction and limited expansion. (Author/LBH)

Although much federal support for higher education exists, its relationship to developing innovative programs is different among various fields and disciplines. The role and influence of the federal government on innovation in graduate programs is discussed. (Author/MLW)

Planning for higher education involves planning for expanded intellectual horizons and civilized progress, not for decline.

As America's businesses restructure and streamline operations to meet new foreign and domestic challenges, colleges and universities are offering help in the form of flexible informational, technical, and instructional services. An effective and sustained relationship between industry and institution requires cooperation and a balance of the…

The task of managers of academic institutions is to provide better services to new constituencies. Five constituencies identified include traditional college-age young people, already well-educated adults, socially and economically mobile adults, employees who seek to update or upgrade their skills, and professionals. (MLW)