Opportunities for cooperation in higher education are described in this book, particularly how institutional linkages through a consortium can help colleges and universities improve the quality of instruction, deal with rising costs, meet the demands of new institutional roles, and confront such challenges as incorporating new technologies. Ways are identified in which such interinstitutional cooperation can be vital and effective, and can help campus leaders and consortium directors find new ways to work together. Chapters and authors include the following: "Introduction: New Roles for Consortia" (Donn C. Neal); "The Third Party Role" (Frederick Baus); "Academic Programs" (Jackie M. Pritzen); "Professional Development" (Larry L. Rose); "Library Services and Information Technologies" (Richard H. Dunfee); "The Purchasing of Goods and Services" (Robert M. Briber); "Serving Business and Industry" (Garry J. DeRose); "A Partnership with Business" (John M. Bevan and Ann C. Baker); "School/College Collaboration" (Donn C. Neal); "Public and Government Relations" (John W. Ryan); "The Challenge of New Technology" (Diana T. Strange); "Consortia as Risk-Takers" (Jon W. Fuller); "The Limits of Cooperation" (Donald A. Johnson); and an annotated bibliography (Mark W. Poland). Sixty-eight references are included. (LB)