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The article presents an interview with United States education commissioner Harold Howe II about the 100th anniversary of the Office of Education. He discusses the role of the Office of Education in relation to higher education. Howe also comments on the formal programs of the Office of Education, and the key trends in American educational system.

The article reports on the new political awareness of the National Science Foundation (NSF). This awareness has led the foundation to engage on two major ventures namely, science education for scientists and research on problems afflicting society. Although the utility of science is stressed by foundation officials, its basic goals has not changed. According to William D. McElroy, NSF director, the foundation must remain the bastion of support for basic science.

Information about various topics discussed at the 16th annual convention of the Presidents Institute of the American Council on Education in New York is presented. Richard Dooley, a professor at Harvard University's Graduate School of Business Administration, explored the leadership styles and values of the new college presidents. The participants and experts also examined the common problems inherent in higher education management.

The article reports on the appointment of Howard University president James E. Cheek as a special, part-time consultant to interpret black college community concerns in the U.S. Cheek is appointed to serve for one month as a special adviser to President Richard Nixon. His concern will focus on campus problems experienced by African American students. Furthermore, actions taken by Cheek together with the presidents of black colleges concerning the matter are posted.

The article reports on the social unrest among black colleges brought about by the death of two black students during the shooting at Jackson State College in Mississippi. Nine other students were critically wounded and a women's dormitory was ransacked in the college's vicinity. It also brought demonstrations and riots in black colleges in Georgia. Normal activities and classes were suspended due to incident.

The article reports on the promise of U.S. President Richard Nixon on the higher education community that there will be no separate withdrawal of federal support for college teacher scholarships or foreign language training and area studies. The assurance came in a letter from Daniel P. Moynihan, counselor to President Nixon to Nathan M. Pusey, president of Harvard University. President Nixon had proposed two programs that would promote innovation and reform in higher education.

The article focuses on the report of the American Council on Education's Special Committee on Campus Tensions on involving the entire college in decision-making to ease campus tensions. The committee report titled, "Campus Tensions: Analysis and Recommendations" recommends that there must be balanced of rights and responsibilities among the students, faculty, administrators and trustees and it suggests that mechanisms must be created to promote constructive change in higher education.

The article reports that U.S. President Richard Nixon's first major legislative recommendations for higher education have angered and confused a large segment of the academic leadership. Nixon's proposals, which were outlined in a special message to the Congress and amplified in the draft of an administration bill, would repeal a number of programs of aid to higher education that were authorized during the 1960's.

The article reports on the problem of the science education department in the U.S. Gathering of new ideas in science has been threatened due to the shortage of financial support from the federal government. However, science department made steps to help the agency produce modern researches and make productive programs by tapping some field of study to the universities.

The article focuses on the start of student activism in Berkeley, California. According to the author, activism was common in the place and became part of the student's way of life. Students also started to form unions supported by associations including Students for Democratic Society, the Young Socialist Alliance, and the Radical Student Union. The preach of preacher Hubert Lindsay on debates and entertainment for students is also cited to influence activism in the place.

The article reports on the proposed $5.3 billion budget of the administration of U.S. President Richard Nixon that will be allocated to higher education for fiscal 1971. With the allocation, more support for higher education is being shifted to the non-federal sector while total funds for student aid are increased. However, National Defense student loans will be fewer.

The article reports on the decision of President Richard Nixon to veto the $19.7-billion appropriations bill for the Departments of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare. The move was made on the national television since Nixon believes that vetoing the bill would contribute to inflation. He asserted that he had not requested for the $1.3 billion the bill allocated in education funds, and that it was the wrong amount. The support of the House of Congress for the veto was Nixon's triumph.

The article reports on the disagreement between the legislators and President Richard Nixon over issues on education spending during the 91st Congress second session in Washington D. C. The congress demanded an additional US$312.5 million for elementary and secondary programs of the proposed US$1-billion allocated for education. However, the president objected for the additional increase stating that it could not be used effectively and would trigger inflation.

The article reports on the move of various universities and colleges to reduce spending, increase tuition fees, and cut-down on school projects as a result of reduction in the U.S. federal support of higher education. The move would save educational institution from cost incurred in its operation to meet an increasing restricted financial situation. Universities and colleges also points out to the continued deficit in the budget that force them to use endowments for operating expenses.

The article reports on the revision of the security clearance procedures for the appointment of consultants and advisory committee members by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in the U.S. The move aims to preclude the blacklisting of scientists who are known for their unpopular views or who have protested against administration policies. Scientists who were barred from advisory committees complained that the practice harmed them professionally.

The article provides an outlook for U.S. aid in terms of federal funds for higher education in 1970. According to the author, despite the fastening of the business made by both Congress and the Administration, evidence shows that both years are equally dispiriting for higher education. Notwithstanding the inclination of Congress to allow more funds, the next fiscal year would be tight as President Richard M. Nixon carries on his struggle to fetch inflation under control.

The article reports on the findings of a study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences regarding the state of postdoctoral education in the U.S. The study found that postdoctoral education was overwhelmingly an academic enterprise. It also found that postdoctoral appointments were of temporary nature at the postdoctoral level.

The article reports on the action taken by the U.S. House of Representatives to tackle some proposals to address financial problems of higher education ahead of President Richard M. Nixon's recommendations. A House subcommittee announced its open hearing this November 1969 to discuss proposals that may provide solutions to said problems. Chairman of the House Special Subcommittee on Education Edith Green will conduct hearings until a bill is drafted in 1970.

The article reports on the gathering of students, teachers, and administrators of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, to debate on resolutions to mark Vietnam Moratorium Day in October 15, 1969. The debate on all perceived resolutions focused on whether the university should take a political stand in the Vietnam war. The activity was successfully organized and was expected to inspire other schools to follow their political cause.

The article reports on the discussions considered at the annual meeting of the American Council on Education (ACE) in October 1969 in the U.S. The major topic brought up in the meeting concerns on the racial discrimination which is detrimental to the American education and national policy. Several participants including University of Wisconsin board member Charles D. Gelatt and ACE president Logan Wilson have presented arguments which enlightens the issue.

The article reports on the controversy over the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programs in the U.S. in 1969. A special ROTC committee nominated by Defense Department Secretary Melvin R. Laird urged learning institutions to take part in the formulation of ROTC curriculums and the appointment of ROTC instructors. Meanwhile, a House Armed Services subcommittee recommended for the removal of the said program and the cut of the Defense Department funds to such campuses implementing it.

The article reports on the contribution of the American higher education associations in higher education in the U.S. The one voice approach of the associations has helped for the passage of an unprecedented series of higher education laws. However, the associations' public posture of unity is not always maintained in private.

The article reports on the survey concerning the universities and colleges' need for more room facilities in the U.S. The survey has showed that public institutions have large deficiencies and that higher education as a whole lacks 68 million square feet of needed space. In relevance with the survey, the Office of Education has proposed a major recasting of the federal program that helps finance the construction of higher education facilities.

The article reports on the demand of William D. McElroy, head of the National Science Foundation to double its share of support for basic research in the U.S. He wanted to play a more active role to look solutions for social problems since he believes that the foundation must get itself in a position for a very short time thus it will aid no less than 30 percent of the basic science research across the nation.

The article reports on the ways of the Congress to deal with the student unrest at campuses in the U.S. The House Education and Labor Committee has rejected a bill that would have required colleges and universities to certify that rules and regulation on campus conduct were being prepared. Moreover, nearly twenty House bills are introduced but rejected by the House committee since they unable to reach any agreement.

The article reports on the preparation of the Congress on some legislation on campus disorders. It seems that the end of June or early July, legislation will be on the floor of the House of Representatives. While Nixon Administration for the mean time, continue to employ campus militants and believed that legislation is not needed. Among the major improvements include colleges and universities will now be required to file copies of their campus rules.

The article reports on the speeches that the U.S. president will deliver which is about student unrest to different college campuses in Washington. There was a divided decision over the approach to student unrest. Meanwhile, a hard line is the choice of Attorney General John N. Mitchell while the softer ones is being urged by Secretary Robert H. Finch.

The article focuses on the growing disapproval in the U.S. Congress about the increasing militancy in universities and colleges across the country. Legislators have expressed outrage on the carrying of guns by students of Cornell University. Currently, the Congress decided to stop providing federal aid to universities and colleges that participated in the militancy. Stricter legislation have also been passed to regulate these universities and colleges.

The article reports on the tremendous increases of federal support for sociology in higher education. According to Alvin W. Gouldner, sociologists are the willing agents of the establishment and sociology becomes an administrative science. Instead of concern for the advancement of knowledge, the purpose of sociology becomes legitimization of the concern of the funding agency in a particular problem.

The article reports on the decision of the congress not to repeal the congressional ban on federal aid to disruptive college students and employees in the U.S. Representative Edith Green has urged the academic community to offer alternatives or amendments to the law. The provision of the Higher Education Act will be effective throughout the fiscal 1971.

The article reports that James E. Allen Jr. has been appointed by President Richard Nixon as U.S. Commissioner of Education and as Assistant Secretary for Education in the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. In his new position, Allen has been concerned primarily with elementary and secondary education. His appointment reflects the administration's goal to keep education on the top of national priorities. He will succeed Harold Howe II in the new post by May 1, 1969.