Recent changes in the structure and emphases of West German higher education and its student body have resulted in much less homogeneity in student motivation, opinions, and employment prospects. Curricular reorganization might be a better response to the students' diverse needs and interests. (MSE)

Recent West German surveys reveal five indicators (recruitment, age, marital and family status, jobs, and housing) that suggest the university is losing its central role in student life. (MSE)

Universities around the world have changed dramatically in the period since World War II. Although the basic concerns of higher education (teaching, research, and service) have remained unchanged, the reality of expanded numbers and increased responsibility in a number of areas has placed immense pressure on universities. Seven goals essential to…