This annual report includes information on enrollment, instructional programs, and finance of the 17 Maryland community colleges from 1 July 1976 through 30 June 1977. College enrollment continued to grow during the year, increasing 4.9% over the previous year. Each college improved in scope and coverage of its appropriate programs and in the relevancy of these programs to students and community needs. The State Board for Community Colleges reviewed and endorsed 18 new degree and certificate programs at 11 institutions; all new programs were in occupational areas. The Statewide Master Plan for Community Colleges in Maryland was completely updated. The plan articulates six major goals for the decade ahead: to coordinate and assist in developing a high quality college system; to provide equal access to colleges for all state residents; to provide high quality comprehensive transfer and continuing education programs and services; to offer a comprehensive selection of career programs, courses, and student support services; to analyze current and potential services to local communities; and to increase community college operation efficiency without impairing service quality. Student characteristics, financial, and capital construction data are included and Vocational Education Act grants and state legislation are discussed. (TR)