Seven articles on higher education research and development are presented, including a review of higher education research pertaining to equality of opportunity and accountability. Remaining articles cover the following: an evaluation of college-level student services in Australia; perceptions of academic scientists, employers, graduates and others concerning the relevance of undergraduate science courses to professional employment; a survey of students' traits and attitudes about the University of New England, Australia; the role of university counselors in helping students achieve academic goals; an assessment of "The Journal of Tertiary Education Administration," which first appeared in October 1979; and reviews of two books on barriers to adult involvement in higher education. Article titles and authors are as follows: "Part II: Equality of Opportunity and Accountability: 1966-1982" (D. S. Anderson, E. Eaton); "Reflections of an Evaluator" (Ernest Roe); "The Relevance of Tertiary Science Courses to Professional Employment: Who Decides and How" (A. P. Prosser); "Students' Personality and Satisfaction with an Australian University: A Study of Interdisciplinary Differences" (David Watkins); and "Counsellor Contribution to Academic Goals: A Team Work Approach" (C. Williams, M. Shaw). (SW)