The relationship between the Hawaii university system and business and industry in the economic development of Maui is discussed in proceedings of a 1985 symposium. The development of island economies is addressed by Sam Cole, while the role of a land-grant university in economic development is discussed by John Cantlon. A panel on economic outlook, activities, and needs for Maui covers: the perspective of an agricultural entrepreneur (William Monahan), requirements of the pineapple industry (L. Douglas MacCluer), recruiting personnel in tourism (Tom Mailhiot), the needs of the general business community (Lynn Britton), and the challenge of future business (Wayne Hedani). The economic development partnership panel covers: the university and economic development (Kent M. Keith); Maui's economic development needs (Donald G. Malcolm), university research and academic program capabilities (Albert Simone), community college capability and plans (Alma Cooper), and coordination of high technology development (William M. Bass, Jr.). The role of universities/community colleges in economic development is also considered, with attention to: a community college/research park case example (Stanley Spanbauer), a land-grant university approach to developing a research and technology (R&T) park (John Schade), views of federal agencies contracting in Hawaii and Maui (David Carter), opportunities for agricultural research and development (N. C. Brady), international economic development (Seiji Naya), views of venture capital firms (Brian St. John), and a community college perspective (Rudy Melone). The perspective of the business community concerning academic and research needs is also covered: views of a research park developer (Joel Smolen), views of potential R&T enterprises (Michael Dowe), views of current Maui businesses (Arden Henderson), views of current Maui researchers (Ben Bohlool), and views of an economist (David Ramsour). Discussion group reports consider defining a role for Maui in international economic development, R&T, and technology transfer activities (Patrick J. Takahashi, James Worley); as well as the potential, feasibility and approach to developing at Maui: (1) U.S. Department of Defense R&T capability (Fujio Matsuda, Jamie Chapman); (2) an international center for agricultural research, training, and technological transfer (William Monahan, Chauncey Ching); and (3) strong private sector R&T capability (John Decker, David Yount). (SW)