ALA reactions to threats of government intimidation of individuals, of the press, and of one library group against another are described. Background and on-the-spot interviews about libraries vanishing $200 million are presented. (Author/SJ)

The addresses presented at the annual meeting of the Western College Association and included in this volume are: the welcome by Vernon I. Cheadle; "The Continuing and Changing Federal Interest in Higher Education," by Peter P. Muirhead; "Education for Genuine Community in America," by Samuel D. Proctor; and "Higher…

Based on the work of a task force of sixty-eight professionals (from medical and other related occupational fields) who met to define the role of the consumer in the improvement of the quality of his own health care, lists of positive directives for consumer action are presented under each of the following categories: access to health care,…

This conference provided an opportunity for those interested in the delivery of computer services to universities to gain a better perspective of computer technology in education, in a context of financial crisis and structural change. The focus was upon five broad areas. The first of these dealt with the role of the computer in a changing…

Three topics of prime interest to research libraries are discussed during the program portion of these minutes: microforms, national serials data program, and the financial problems of research libraries. The presentations regarding microforms are the "The ARL Microform Project: A View from Within" and "Controlling the…

The 20th Annual Legislative Work Conference of the Southern Regional Education Board provided participants with an opportunity to hear and discuss specific proposals for change in higher education. The participants considered the relationship between manpower needs and postsecondary educational opportunity and the kinds of students who attend…

Reviews highlights of discussion that followed presentation of papers at the Institute on Primary Care sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in Chicago, Oct. 6-8, 1974. Major topics are protection of traditional and emerging academic, legal and financial constraints, and administrative and educational considerations. (JT)

Problems relating to program discontinuance and the role of institutional research are discussed, drawing on a study supported by the Exxon Foundation of 10 predominantly large public universities that have either reviewed and closed programs or have gone through recent financial difficulties. Careful analysis is necessary to know that savings are…

The social invention of consumer credit has expanded greatly during the past 20 years with resulting abuses such as personal overextension of credit or lenders taking an unfair advantage of less knowledgeable consumers. With the new types of credit and great amounts of money involved, it is essential for consumers, distributors, and educators to…

This publication presents an analytical summary of theories and problems of the honors approach in relation to programs for superior students who plan to enter the teaching profession. It describes some of the problems encountered with the establishment, operation, and evaluation of such programs, and suggests what their impact may be upon the…

Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrars and Officers of Admission for 1973 are presented. Proceedings cover: confidentiality of records in admissions and registrars' offices, public relations and admissions partnership, innovative ideas and techniques for registrars, institutional research,…