The conference reported in this document focused on the problem of bringing ethnically underrepresented students, faculty, and staff into full partnership with the higher education community. The conference addressed the problem of the erosion of confidence, especially among the poor, in what higher education may bring to them. The proceedings contains the following presentations: "Entering the 21st Century: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going? (Robert L. Albright); "Changing Demographics and the Implications for the 21st Century" (Reginald Wilson); "A Comprehensive Approach to Minority Student Services" (James A. Gold); "Administrative Implications of the Changing Demographics" (Francine Madrey); "Geopolitical Implications in Higher Education" (Milton Santiago); "Campus Climate and Violence" (William Wiggins); "Reaction to Campus Climate and Violence" Jon C. Dalton); Classroom Integration of Faculty and Minority Students" (Piedad Robertson); "Reaction to Classroom Integration of Faculty and Minority Students Arnold Mitchem). An appendix listing conference registrants is included. (GLR)