Presented in this document is the text of presentations delivered by the principal speakers at the Colloquium on Higher Education in Connecticut. The colloquium was decided on as one means of accomplishing dual goals: (1) informing the public of the Commission's program for developing a Master Plan for higher education pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 194 of the 1972 General Assembly; and (2) eliciting suggestions and comments over an extended period of time. It is expected that the Master Plan will serve as an instrument to maximize the return on Connecticut's precious investment in higher education. It will help in decisionmaking, and it will project what may be expected from the choices made. Further, by providing accurate information in advance, it will make possible maximum cooperation among institutions as well as maximum utilization of valuable resources. (Author/HS)