Proceedings of three regional conferences on the quality of American higher education are presented. Sponsored by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, these conferences consisted of round-table discussions concerning recommendations from the national report "Involvement in Learning," as well as strategies needed to implement the recommendations. A selection of responses offered by presenters are provided for each topic. The three sets of proceedings cover involvement, expectations and standards, and assessment in higher education. In addition to background and research issues, the proceedings on involvement consider: the impact of research participation, internships, and learning communities on students; incentives for active modes of teaching; and perspectives of students, legislators, and trustees on involvement. The proceedings on expectations and standards cover: defining college-level learning, remedial education, and proficiency assessments for associate and bachelor's degrees. The proceedings on assessment consider the state and college role in assessment, as well as faculty and student roles. Finally, excerpts from presentations on three topical panels are presented: involvement of adult and part-time students, the role of counseling and advisement in higher education reform, and alternatives to formula funding. (SW)