future clearly showed the institution needed to sell itself more aggressively.

That was the view last night of Sen. Joe Johnson, deputy chairman of the college's "planning team'' to see it into the 21st Century.

"One theme that has come through over and over is that the college has got to sell itself better,'' Sen. Johnson said. "It's got to get out there and let the public know what it has to offer. There is a perception that it is all academic.'' He was speaking at the last of the forums, which was open to all.

Many who addressed the forum were clearly unaware of what courses and services the college offered, Sen. Johnson noted.

He added the forums also showed a need for the college to forge "partnerships'' with businesses and keep in touch with alumni.

Such partnerships could lead to on-the-job training opportunities for students as well as financial contributions, he said.

It was also predicted last night that the college would have a greyer and blacker population to deal with in the year 2000.

Demography professor Dr. Alan Anderson noted local population statistics showed an increase in the proportion of blacks to whites. The college might, therefore, see an increase in black students and might want to review and expand its course offerings as a result of the trend.

Others who addressed the team, felt the college should relax its admission requirements.

And they felt more technical courses should be offered.

Electrician Mr. Al Wharton, noting only air conditioning and automotive courses were offered at the college, said there would be a demand for technicians to service "the high-tech industry'' of the year 2000.

Lawyer Mr. Rod Attride-Stirling said the entrance qualifications of the University of Maryland on the US base were "fairly easy'', yet its standards and the degrees offered were still high.

"I'm not saying the college should lower its standards, but that it should facilitate entrance,'' he said.