Three speeches presented at a panel discussion on the future of recreation and leisure education in higher education are printed in this booklet. Richard Kirchner in a speech entitled, "Responsible Responses to Revolutions in Higher Education," offers reflections on the past and present status of college and university recreational programs, and…

The University of Redlands responded successfully to financial and administrative crisis by tapping institutional and community pride in the institution's stature, affirming a dual commitment to liberal education and career training, developing a new governance system, and reorganizing financial and program priorities. (MSE)

Northland College's strategy for redevelopment included substantial program expansion in environmental studies, building a Native American studies program, and aggressive student recruitment. (MSE)

Birmingham-Southern College has surmounted major problems of enrollment, finances, and mission by adding and expanding career-related curricula and selected adult and post-baccalaureate offerings, reaffirming and finding new applications for its original liberal arts mission. (MSE)

There is a lack of information about the problems of underclass people and the effects of their situation on their children. Views on this issue were sought from young corporate and community leaders. The responses showed a high level of concern and a need for more knowledge about the effectiveness of early intervention programs for these…

Eckerd College overcame its financial and enrollment problems through a comprehensive strategy involving creation of a multigenerational learning community, improvement of the overall college environment for education, generation of substantial revenues from new sources, and reduction of expenditures. (MSE)