This report is one of a series prepared by Master Plan Subcommittees that will be used in developing a Master Plan for higher education in Utah. Chapter One discusses (1) the manner in which roles were defined; (2) the identification of present roles performed; (3) existing programs; (4) the assignment of roles to various institutions; (5) the extent of curriculum coordination by the central state agency; and (6) the organization of the report. Chapter Two explains the basic goal and functions of higher education and the need for an agency with full power to coordinate. Chapter Three discusses the characteristics and history of Utah's technical, junior, and four year colleges and its universities. Chapter Four assigns roles for these institutions. Chapter Five makes recommendations regarding present and proposed programs within the assigned roles for each of Utah's institutions. Chapter Six discusses the procedures for program approval, and Chapter Seven makes recommendations regarding a coordinating agency, institutional programs and other topics. Six appendices are attached. (AF)