Notes the growing interest in instructional television (ITV) since the creation of a special mass media task force by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC). Describes the AACJC's newly created Instructional Telecommunications Consortium, which is designed to promote liaison between ITV producers and consumers. (JP)

The purposes and functions of two-year college consortia, particularly in promoting use of instructional telecommunications, are reviewed and the activities of the largest are outlined. Consortia in four-year colleges, advantages of consortium membership, and the favorable future of consortia are also discussed. (MSE)