A new Massachusetts law requiring foreign students to pay the true cost of their education is felt to be the first of its kind. The law's constitutionality and its implications for international education are being examined. (MSE)

Recent college graduates in technical fields are faring worst in the job market, with sharp declines in job offers and some decreases in salaries, but humanities students are doing significantly better, especially in merchandising and services. Generally, 1987 starting salaries are two percent to six percent above 1986. (MSE)

The 1987-88 tuition and fees charged by each institution, including the additional tuition charged by many for out-of-state students, are presented with the 1986-87 in-state tuition and fees figures. Data are displayed by state. (MSE)

Twenty-one institutions sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association are listed, with the dates of probation, relevant sports, sanctions, and grounds for action noted. (MSE)

A telephone survey of public opinion about the price and quality of higher education is discussed. The survey results show that in the debate about college costs, the public does not agree that greed and the availability of student aid have prompted colleges to raise tuition. (MLW)

Research concerns facing scholars are described including: in science--AIDS, exploding star, Ozone Hole, animal patents, Supernova 1987A, quasars, etc.--and in humanities and social sciences--theology, psychology of health, global environment, cognitive archaeology, classic African civilizations, feminism, etc. (MLW)

The new wave of curricular reform, connections made between disciplines, is described. The focus is on general education with classes that deal with broad themes that link various disciplines. The push to make college pensions more flexible and the changing of retirement plans to make sure they comply with new federal laws are discussed. (MLW)

At the annual meeting of the College and University Personnel Association, a lawyer in employment-discrimination cases cautioned personnel officers against random drug testing. Other practices discussed included: asking too many personal questions under the new immigration law, dismissing workers with AIDS, pressuring employees to accept…

Winners of a contest run by the EDUCOM Software Initiative, a project to promote development and dissemination of instructional software for higher education, are identified. Criteria included the appropriateness of the software for use in higher education, its reliability, appeal and ease of use, etc. (MLW)

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will be making decisions this academic year that could have a significant impact on state education policies and teacher-education programs. Some developments could include more collaboration between colleges and schools, testing of prospective teachers, scrutiny of education-school curricula,…

Governors, state legislators, and other state leaders have high expectations for public colleges and universities, specifically, advancing the state's economic agenda. The 1988 Presidential campaign is expected to focus on education prompted by concern about lagging competitiveness in international trade. (MLW)

Inappropriate state intrusion into higher education is discussed in Frank Newman's "Choosing Quality: Reducing Conflict between the State and the University." Based on discussions with governors, state legislators, and officials at large public universities, the book examines recent trends in the state role in higher education. (MLW)

More colleges than ever are turning to capital campaigns. Goals have grown so large, and accounting practices so liberal, that experienced fund-raisers tend to discount most announced campaign achievements. The Philanthropic Roundtable, an outlet for conservative views, will subject foundation giving to greater scrutiny. (MLW)

A table lists the colleges and universities that have initiated capital campaigns to raise $100-million or more. Names of the universities, their goals, public announcement dates, completion dates, and gifts and pledges as of June 30, 1987 are given. (MLW)

The gap between the rich and the poor is widening among college students. Colleges no longer serve as a force for upward mobility, but rather accentuate existing socioeconomic differences. Conservative student activists will be working on the presidential campaign; leftists will focus on campus issues. (MLW)