When it comes to hard data about what they do, policy makers and educators in the humanities have been mostly left out in the cold, forced to rely on isolated statistics that do not give an overview of the field. That changed this month, as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences unveiled the prototype of its long-awaited Humanities Indicators…

The 100 institutions having the highest amounts of research and development and total funds obligated by the federal government are ranked, with the dollar amounts listed, and the national totals are noted for comparison. (MSE)

Student leaders of campus and national organizations note the most pressing student interests and concerns on and off campus this fall. The issues include personal needs for health and child care to national political and educational issues and international affairs. (MSE)

Salient issues in higher education policymaking and recent changes in appropriations levels are highlighted for each state and for the federal government. Also identified are the upcoming congressional agenda, hearings, regulations, new reports, and studies under consideration. (MSE)

The results of a public opinion poll concerning the emphasis on college athletics, coaches' job security, paying students for competing, academic standards for athletes, and gambling by both the public and the athletes, are presented. (MSE)

The responses of 1,866 faculty are reported on trends in staffing, funding, course offerings and enrollments, majors, personnel policy, library holdings, and supplies and equipment in their departments. (MSE)