Self-regulation has been suggested as an alternative to government regulation and its attendant problems. An outline is offered of what self-regulation by institutions could mean, what forms it might take, and the kind of cooperation and commitment that will be necessary for such a project to work. (Author/LBH)

Since a new federal policy for higher education may be formulated soon, the author notes that federal policy is necessarily political with the government having to weigh competing claims for its limited resources. Higher education, therefore, has a responsibility to unite in formulating its own policy that will be in the best interests of society.…

As both Congress and the executive agencies become more alert to the problems of regulatory burden, the search for solutions will place a premium on hard facts and precise proposals. Educational institutions must actively pursue the needed reforms. (Author/LBH)

The higher education community is reminded that federal funds have helped in the implementation of many vital programs, even though the money has brought overregulation by federal agencies. A plea is made for cooperative efforts based on mutual dedication to the common good and respect for the contributions made by both government and higher…

An interview with Secretary of Education Bell is presented. Federal regulation, tuition tax credits, how proposed legislation might effect higher education, and how the Department of Education might be restructured are discussed. The Secretary hopes to reverse the trend toward federal control of education. (MLW)

Ernest L. Boyer, president of Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, is interviewed. Among the topics discussed are his tenure as U.S. Commissioner of Education, the influence of the higher education community--including university presidents and national educational organizations--on public and educational policy, and government…

Recommendations by the American Council on Education for priorities in federal legislation are made concerning student aid, institutional and program aid, research support, armed forces, tax credits and incentives, medical services, social reforms, employment and handicapped policies, truth-in-testing, regulatory reform, and equal education. (MSE)

The Republican proposal to cut the federal student loan program is examined, and some of the other challenges and changes likely to be faced by higher education due to Republican politics are outlined, including appropriations for discretionary programs, welfare and immigration reform, social and economic policy issues affecting the middle class,…