The President's proposal to establish a Federally financed foundation to stimulate academic reform has produced interesting ideological and political alignments. (Editor)

The article describes the organization of German higher education; summarizes current issues in German higher education (university overcrowding, length of study, and faculty and scientific manpower); and identifies particular issues related to reunification including revising and updating the curriculum, "harmonizing" student-faculty…

Tightening State budgets, political ambitions and academic frustrations have marked the decline of public higher education in California. (Editor)

Recent policy changes and conflicts within Australian higher education hold some lessons for other countries. States are encouraged to take an active and early role in planning to avoid confusion, especially by beginning planning before budget cuts are taken. (MSE)

In a response to an article by Chester Finn, it is agreed that a revolution is at hand in domestic social policy. Higher education institutions need flexibility and adaptability to meet shifting needs. Federal student aid programs are seen as having been extended too far. (MLW)

The National Endowment for the Humanities is criticized for not providing greater leadership both within the government and among potential sources of private financial support for the humanities. (MSE)

Concern about regaining international economic edge and maintaining a comfortable margin for defense capacity have translated themselves into recognition of the key role of education, research, and development in the country's life. The election of 1984 and what fiscal constraints and runaway deficit will allow in educational spending are…