Leading scholars outline current research directions in anthropology, sociology, psychology, chemistry, art history, history, philosophy, linguistics, nuclear energy, business, mathematics, engineering, Afro-American studies, cognitive science, economics, literature, music, political science, Jewish studies, education, law, and biology. (MSE)

Students' concern for their own educational future is causing them to work to preserve federal and state financing for education and to become active in a variety of political causes on campus, even as traditional campus activities and student interests flourish. (MSE)

A brief review looks at student characteristics, interests, and preferences in entertainment, reading matter, politics, fashion, college choice, college major, food, alcohol use, fraternities and sororities, and military training. It identifies the most common reasons for attending college and the countries from which the most foreign students…

Student leaders of campus and national organizations note the most pressing student interests and concerns on and off campus this fall. The issues include personal needs for health and child care to national political and educational issues and international affairs. (MSE)

Professors, deans, presidents, student personnel program directors, lobbyists, and research directors give advice on directions, approaches, and attitudes that they feel will enhance academic careers of various kinds. (MSE)

Institutional, foundation, and professional association administrators and state and federal policymakers outline potential improvements in public higher education and research policy. They include adjustments in research emphases, improved educational opportunity, upgraded academic standards, more consistent research and general support, and more…

Salient issues in higher education policymaking and recent changes in appropriations levels are highlighted for each state and for the federal government. Also identified are the upcoming congressional agenda, hearings, regulations, new reports, and studies under consideration. (MSE)

Present and former student athletes, program and institutional administrators, and association representatives encourage reform through higher academic standards, increased student responsibility, better program coordination, increased cooperation between coaches and administrators, better enforcement of rules, and closing the gaps between college…

Observers in various European, South American, and Asian countries outline current general trends, issues, and prospects in higher education in those countries. (MSE)

The 50 colleges and universities attended by the most 1984 freshman National Merit Scholars are ranked, and the number of students receiving scholarships from institutional funds is reported for most of those institutions. (MSE)

The number of private, public, and total universities, four-year colleges, and two-year colleges are charted to show fall 1983 student enrollments of: under 200, 200-499, 500-999, 1,000-2,499, 2,500-4,999, 5,000-9,999, 10,000-19,999, 20,000-29,999, and 30,000 or more. (MSE)

Public and private colleges and universities are ranked according to the 1984 value of their endowments, with changes in value since June 30, 1983, noted when available. Data are from a voluntary comparative performance study by the National Association of College and University Business Officers. (MSE)

The trends in institutional investment of endowment funds for the year ending June 30, 1984, are analyzed, including average returns, extremes, total endowment values, and the distribution of investments. The data are from an annual national comparative performance survey. (MSE)

National Collegiate Athletic Association president's commission proposals are summarized for institutional control of athletic budgets, annual athletic program audits, annual submission of Division I athlete information to the NCAA, athletic program self-study requirements, enforcement procedures revision, timely infraction punishment,…

Changes in admission policies and curriculum and their current/projected effects on enrollment, academic standards, student retention, and costs are discussed. (MSE)