Tables, graphs, and charts are provided in this report on trends in operational planning data in the Wisconsin Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (VTAE) system for the period from 1979-80 to 1987-88. Four operational data sets are analyzed: full-time equivalent (FTE) and headcount enrollments and cost per FTE; VTAE graduates; operational faculty and staff compensation; and district finances. Data are presented for the state as a whole and for each district. In addition, concerns and misapprehensions are addressed with respect to labor market information and projections, high technology, enrollment management, and fiscal planning. Highlighted findings include the following: (1) state VTAE FTE enrollment peaked in 1982-83 at 64,303 students, followed by declines ranging from 1% to 6.5% in most subsequent years; (2) though four of the 16 VTAE districts showed enrollment increases between 1986-87 and 1987-88, the system experienced an overall decrease of 2.5% from 58,091 to 56,622 students; (3) in 13 districts, the majority of students were women; (4) one college enrolled 55% of the system's minority students; (5) the percentage of associate degree enrollments increased from 46% in 1979-80 to 54% in 1987-88; (6) direct instructional costs for the Technical Division increased 144% between 1979-80 and 1987-88, compared to 113% for all other divisions; and (7) statewide, Nursing Assistant, Accounting, and Nursing programs had the largest number of graduates in 1987-88. (AAC)