Conclusions reached in the WACES study on the adoption of innovations are presented. In general for counselor educators there was a negative correlation between being an innovative adopter and having many administrative responsibilities. The relationship between adoption of innovations and department size and climate is also examined. Twenty-five generalizations about the future are presented along with the implications these changes in the structure of society will have for counselor education. Counselors' roles and techniques for the future are suggested and discussed. (MP)