INFORMATION IS PRESENTED ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR THE YEAR 1965-66. THE ORIGINAL CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF HIGHER EDUCATION HAS BEEN MERGED INTO A PROJECT SUPPORTED BY A CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION TO FORM THE CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION. FROM CONCENTRATION ON A MODEST PROGRAM OF STUDIES, THE CENTER'S FUNCTION HAS BEEN ENLARGED TO INCLUDE A WIDE-RANGING EXAMINATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND A PROGRAM TO DEVELOP AND TRANSMIT ITS FINDINGS FOR APPLICATION, TRIAL, AND USE BY THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY. THE BASIC PURPOSE OF THE CENTER IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY, EFFICIENCY, AND AVAILABILITY OF EDUCATION BEYOND THE HIGH SCHOOL. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN PROGRESS OR COMPLETED ARE LISTED BY SUPPORTING AGENCIES, WHICH INCLUDE VARIOUS PRIVATE FUNDING AGENCIES. IN ADDITION, CENTER-PERSONNEL PUBLICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE LISTED. (AL)