Address at the inauguration of Ferrel Heady as president of the University of New Mexico (November 9, 1968).

Speech given at the convocation luncheon following the inauguration of Edwin H. Levi as President of the University of Chicago (Chicago, November 14, 1968).

The author sees higher education as a battleground between prevailing meritocracy and forces of egalitarianism in "what is at best a competition and at worst a conflict. Focuses on the "growing contradiction of the guiding principles behind educational endeavor, weights the charges of the adversaries, and suggests the possible outcome. (Author)

Describes a number of styles prevalent today among college and university presidents and reasons for their success or failure. (Editor)

The college catalog is frequently used as a legal contract between student and institution and its statements should clearly and accurately inform students on programs and on all laws of academia. (IR)

Researcher recommends a lottery for admissions and a curricular cafeteria" with an educational menu" because research findings do not support assumptions used to justify traditional practices of college and unicersity admissions and tradiational approaches to curriculum and certification. (Editor)

Analyzes comparative descriptive data on black and white students to determine what effects the current special assistance programs and revised admissions procedures will have on U.S. institutions of higher education in the future. (WM)

Analyzes popular assumptions underlying U.S. university positions regarding the assimilation of black students. Focuses mainly on black studies, but proposes: accuracy in the presentation of U.S. history, the offering of courses and programs that are relevant to black and other ethnic groups, and compensatory programs. Suggests evaluation of and…