Discusses two institutional approaches to securing external funding: (1) a "reactive approach," predicated upon a reaction to some external stimulus rather than institutional need, and characterized by a failure to insure program continuance; and (2) a "proactive approach," predicated upon existing needs and involving all levels of institutional…

Offers suggestions to prospective applicants for community college president positions on revising vitae to fit institution's desires, how to handle screening committee and board of trustee interviews, how to assess the nature of the college's organizational structure, and where to secure more information about the institution. (MB)

Cites examples of programs provided by community colleges to meet the educational demands of increasing numbers of displaced homemakers, single mothers, and older women who need to improve their marketable skills. Services include counseling, vocational testing, career exploration, resume writing, job interview techniques, referral services,…

Describes the focus of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Science for Citizens program on getting citizens involved in scientific issues relating to public policy or decision making, and outlines the role of community colleges in facilitating NSF public service residencies, forums, conferences, and workshops, and in planning studies. (MB)

Discusses the relationship between the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), which offers technical and professional military/management education to career enlisted personnel, and civilian educational institutions, which provide a general education component to CCAF programs. Discusses CCAF administration and curriculum. (MB)

Outlines considerations in planning a referendum campaign stressing the importance of staff commitment, a favorable image, and visibility and credibility. Suggests ways of building community support. (MB)

Discusses the impact of citizen revolt against taxes and governmental spending on community colleges in relation to recent state legislative developments, focusing on the states in which community colleges rely heavily on local tax support. Considers effects on community college autonomy and growth. (MB)

Relates the experience of Pinellas County, Florida, in achieving a voter-approved property tax increase on behalf of St. Petersburg Junior College, focusing on the use of volunteers and on older person's votes. (MB)

Discusses the need for a comprehensive, on-going method of evaluating college presidents, and presents a model consisting of an evaluation form comparing the performance of the incumbent with the expected performance of a president in an ideal situation, and structured interviews with each member of the board of trustees. (LS)

Describes the development, facilities, and curriculum of San Francisco's new Downtown Community College Center (a part of the San Francisco Community College District) which offers credit free, open-entry/open-exit classes with an emphasis on business skills; lower division college credit classes; and upper division university extension classes.…

Activities of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges throughout 1978 are highlighted. (LS)

Describes the history, programs, and facilities of Edison Community College, in the perspective of the community which it serves. Considers the future goals and factors which may affect them. (LS)

Describes a cooperative effort between the Community College of Denver, Red Rocks; a Denver health organization; and members of the business community to build Ronald McDonald House (temporary housing for families of hospitalized children) and in the process provide experiential learning for building trades students at Red Rocks. (LS)

Cooperation between Lane Community College and local human services agencies has resulted in a partnership effort to produce a noncredit program which supplies the agencies with a retraining program for the unemployed and fulfills the college's purpose of service to all segments of the community. (LS)

Examines the role of the community-based community college in community development, which is defined as a process by which the latent resources of a community are put to work on social problems within and identified by the community. (TP)