The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAATs) of Canada are discussed under the following chapter headings: I. The Post Secondary Institution in Its Community--the CAATs; II. Responsibility of the Colleges for Adult Education; III. Some Student Concerns; IV. Some Services to Students; V. Professional Staff Development; VI. Professional Training and Related Considerations; VII. New Programs and Emphases; and VIII. Research in Post-Secondary Education. Recommendations are given, and a selected list of studies and publications that have special significance for the commission are included. (DB)