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¡ ns t rU mentation, (d) remote sensing algorithms (multivariate statistics, linear algebra, and 
calculus for remote sensing applications), (e) field radiometry, and perhaps others. These 
elective courses, however, would be above and beyond the three core courses as previously 
described. 
It is envisioned that the introductory course of this proposed core curriculum would pro 
vide students with the basic remote sensing knowledge and skills to enable them to perform 
effectively in a variety of resource management disciplines. The advanced training offered in 
the other two courses, and other electives, would provide graduates with more in-depth the 
ory and principles as well as with additional tools with which to apply the technology. Col 
lectively, the core curriculum would constitute the necessary education and training to 
produce true remote sensing specialists. 
• FUTURE DIRECTIONS 
The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing has a very strong 
commitment to providing educational activities and products to its membership as well as 
to the user community at-large. Through the continued efforts of its Divisions, structured 
and ad hoc Committees, and individuals, ASPRS will continue to offer quality services and 
programs to all individuals or groups involved with earth resources information systems. 
For ASPRS, the future reflects a lot of the past. For, while educational efforts of the So 
ciety will address current and anticipated trends in remote sensing, photogrammetry, and 
geographic information systems, they will at the same time reflect the more traditional and 
fundamental roots of those technologies. As a professional society, it is imperative that 
we understand completely how we got where we are today if we are to be successful in 
achieving tomorrow's goals. Education, as Plato would agree, is a foundation upon which 
the future is built. 
• ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 
The authors would like first to acknowledge Roger Hoffer, immediate past ASPRS Pres 
ident, and William French, ASPRS Executive Director, for their encouragement and support 
of this paper. Also, the authors appreciate the review and comments provided by the 
members of the ASPRS Education Committee, ASPRS Headquarters, and representatives 
from the Society's five Divisions. Finally, this paper would not have been possible without 
the input from the following Society members: Ann L. Maclean, Chairperson of the 
ASPRS/RSAD Education, Research and Innovation Committee and Deputy Chairperson of 
the ASPRS Education Committee, Raymond J. Hintz, Chairperson of the ASPRS/PAD Edu 
cation Committee; Roger "Sky" Chamard, Director of the ASPRS Professional Practice Di 
vision; and Maurice O. Nyquist, Director of the ASPRS Remote Sensing Applications 
Division. We thank you all..