This 1979 update to the five-year plan for postsecondary education in California evaluates the progress made in reaching goals and resolving major issues and also considers new issues. An overview of California Postsecondary Education Commission, segmental, and legislative activities is provided for each of the major issues. The following topics are considered: equal educational opportunity for ethnic minorities, women, low income students, and students with disabilities; faculty and administrative affirmative action; financing postsecondary education; student financial aid; tuition, fees, and access; adult education/lifelong learning; educational and career counseling; basic skills deficiencies; vocational education; organization and governance of vocational education; regulation of private postsecondary institutions; evaluation of the effectiveness of postsecondary education; accreditation; state-level postsecondary education information system; collective bargaining; regional planning; stabilized, declining, and shifting enrollments; program planning; and facilities planning. (SW)