Discusses the participation of interested social groups in the process of educational development and communication between committees and advisory councils and the general public. (RK)

Compares British enrollment projections for the last five years with actual enrollment figures, and gives an enrollment projection for higher education in the later 1970's. (SP)

Instead of treating educational planning as an exercise in long-term forecasting, administrators should concentrate on the efficient operation of the system. (Editor/HS)

Examines techniques for projecting freshman enrollment in specific academic departments. (Editor)

Urges 3 major areas for leadership focus and projects the American Council on Education's role. (Editor)

Self-styled oracles predict what education is likely to be in 1985. Reprinted with permission from Education, U.S.A.'' of the National School Public Relations Association. (DS)

Future planning in higher education must be done on the basis of goals and objectives that have been deliberately chosen. (Author)

Examines our immediate past and present and draws inferences from them. Also describes some futuristic themes and offers some suggestions for dealing with them. (Author)