Developed for those actively involved with planning the future of two-year postsecondary educational institutions, this publication synthesizes information from the literature with the knowledge and practice in the field regarding the impact of the new adult majority. Chapter I summarizes the issues. Chapter II provides an overview of some of the forces driving institutional change. It discusses external demands for change which center around three key issues--appropriateness, effectiveness, and accountability--as well as internal pressures such as student demands, need to update equipment and faculty, and low student enrollments. Chapter III focuses upon the changing clientele and the changing institutional relationships with the different client groups. Chapter IV evaluates changing institutional goals, governance, structure, and funding. Chapter V provides an analysis of possible changes in the programs and program-related components of the institution. These components are discussed: admissions and assessment, academic module, occupational module, placement, evaluation and outcomes, and auxiliary services. Faculty issues directly affecting institutions are also considered. Chapter VI presents a model and implications for institutional change. Each of six program areas are analyzed by seven program components. Chapter VII summarizes general, client-related, institution-related, and program-related issues and trends. (YLB)