With pressure on all sides, City University of New York initiated an open admissions policy on its sixteen campuses which now must be made to work. (Editor/IR)

Explains the proposed revisions to Internal Revenue Service regulations that would require school districts to calculate the earnings on investments and deduct these earnings from bond obligations. Demonstrates how the revisions would restrict use of the proceeds of short-term investment of borrowed funds and limit cash on hand. (MLF)

The relationships within the Pennsylvania postsecondary education system are examined with a focus on planning for resource and enrollment decline, the relationship between private colleges and state government, and the state-level structure for enrollment and resource decision making. (MLW)

Higher education must revise traditional programs, face the reality of dropping enrollments, fiscal crises, changing educational and social values, different labor and time schedules, rapidly changing knowledge and excessively speedy developments in technology, then make plans for the best, most effective and beneficial use of technology in…

The decision on the most appropriate size for liberal arts colleges should not be made on economic grounds. Analysis of literature shows that economic benefits through economies of scale are too debatable to play an important role. Fixed costs may be offset by less institutional complexity in small colleges. (Author/MSE)

Examines the relationship between the tenure system and affirmative action gains in higher education during a time of retrenchment. Compares the situation with that in industry during the recession of the 1970s, when layoffs caused clashes over the relative importance of seniority provisions and minorities' employment gains. (Author/MLF)

Many alternative forms of graduate education are arising. Some are being provided as universities recognize the changing pattern of educational and career interest, while others are offered elsewhere to serve corporate or proprietary interests. Maintenance of educational quality must be paramount. (MLW)

The role of the community college and how declining resources affect its mission toward the U.S. goal of equal opportunity are discussed. The transfer mission, occupational program, developmental/remedial program, and community education or adult education program are described. (MLW)

Reviews problems that affect Black education, including inadequate basic educational skills, the problems of urban Black youth, the large high school dropout rate, and lack of adequate counseling. Shows how these problems contribute to questions regarding the future survival and development of Black colleges and universities. (GC)

Investigated the relationship between age-related stresses and depression among residents of a retirement center. Found depression related to poorer financial status, fewer and less satisfying interpersonal relationships, poorer physical health and greater concerns about death for women, and to poorer physical health and lack of involvement for…

Selected data from an Association of Academic Health Centers study of academic health center organization and governance is discussed. Administrative roles and responsibilities, areas of concern (such as resource and space allocation), and anticipated conditions (e.g., accreditation, promotion and tenure) are reported. (MLW)

For the next few years, we will face slow growth, inflation, high interest rates, the decline of the dollar, recessions, and limits on resources. Regional differences will be important to planning. (Author/JM)

Discusses debt financing as a way to help universities alleviate the problems of obsolete scientific equipment and facilities for research. Reviews several forms of tax-exempt financing and takes note of some of the advantages of debt financing. (CS)

Describes a study to measure the cumulative financial condition and the financial progress of Pennsylvania's higher education institutions and to develop and refine measures of financial condition. Information covered includes trend consensus, source of financial data, presentation of the analysis, and accomplishments. (MLW)

Discussed are legal obstacles to the practice of withholding transcripts: how educational debts are handled in bankruptcy proceedings, effect of an order of discharge on the school's rights, and legal barriers when debts have not been discharged. (Journal availability: Willamette University College of Law, Salem, OR 97301, $5.00 entire issue.)…