Guidelines for self-study and evaluation criteria are presented for use by community college governing boards. For each of 10 areas, a discussion is provided, questions regarding the board's performance are posed, a summary evaluation of the board's work in the area is solicited, and space is provided for additional comments or suggestions. The 10 areas are: (1) institutional mission and educational policy; (2) institutional planning; (3) physical plant; (4) financial resources and management; (5) board organization; (6) board/chief executive relations; (7) board/faculty relations; (8) board/student relations; (9) court of appeal functions in the settlement of disputes; and (10) bridge between the college and the community. (LAL)