This collection of papers begins with a preface by Victor Ordenez, followed by opening speeches by Federico Mayor, Tetsuo Misumi, Heitor Gurgulino de Souze, and Wichit Srisa-an, and a keynote address by Takashi Kosugi. Three working papers include: "The University of the Future" (Edgardo J. Angara); "Institutional Challenges, Responses and Strategies" (Grant Harman); and "Educational Imperatives for a New Era" (Charles J. Ping). The four papers in the presentation section include: "Status of Multi-media and Education in Japan" (Shiro Matsuo); "Higher Education Over the Internet: Dawn of the Virtual University" (Ng. S.T. Chong); "Macro Issues and Microworlds: A Conceptual Framework for the Virtual University" (Ted Tschang); and "Internet Videoconference on the Future of Higher Education and Learning" (Ken Tsutsumibayashi). Closing speeches were presented by: George Haddad, Marco Antonio Rodrigues Dias, Edward Van Roy, S.A. Chowdhury, Mona D. Valisno, M.K. Tadjudin, Donald R. Gerth, Kastuhiko Nonaka, Ziaul Haque Zia, Yasuo Konishi, and Anuwar Ali. The final section is a "Declaration about Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific, and Plan of Action." A "Summary Report of the Conference" and "Schedule of Work" are appended. (SM)