Caption: Booklet - State of University (1958)
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III. State Planning Any discussion of the State of the University in 1958-59 must take into account the University's relationships with other institutions and the activities in state planning for higher education. There is a great deal of general interest in this subject. In public discussion, there is also a great deal of oversimplification of the issues involved as well as an exaggeration of some of the weaknesses of the present arrangements. THE COMMISSION O N HIGHER EDUCATION The current public interest in state planning in higher education came into focus in the creation in 1957 of the Illinois Commission of Higher Education. Organized late in that year, the Commission undertook its assignment with vigor and already has progress to report. It procured a highly competent professional staff, created a number of advisory committees, and initiated a number of important studies. It has met regularly and faithfully in undertaking its heavy responsibilities. It will present its firs report to the Governor and the General Assembly early in 1959. The University of Illinois has cooperated fully with the Commission, ha made staff resources available for the Commission's work and has interestedly participated in the discussions at all levels and at all stages. In my view, the Commission represents a sound, practical middle ground for effective state planning in higher education in Illinois. It is "middle ground" in the Sense that it is Structured between voluntary and mandators coordination. As a design for practical progress, the Commission deserves upport and understanding as it deals with the complex problems involved I
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