The rapidly changing demographic profile of students at Cerritos College (CC) in Norwalk, California, presents a substantial challenge for the college as it seeks to simultaneously provide transfer education and job skills training, and to maintain comprehensiveness, quality, and access. A study was undertaken of the changing student population at CC to address the needs for institutional changes, the desirability of curriculum modifications, and the impact on faculty and staff. Study findings included the following: (1) from fall 1982 to fall 1991, the number of students under 21 years of age declined from 35.1% to 31.7%, while the 35-49 age group increased by 1.5% during this same period; (2) in fall 1991, 52.8% of the CC student body was comprised of ethnic minorities, compared with only 30% of the opening enrollment in fall 1980; (3) in spring 1991, a student survey indicated an ethnic distribution of 42.6% Latino, 25.7% Caucasian, 16.3% Asian, 7% Black/African American, and 6.6% Filipino; (4) analysis of local high school feeder districts revealed higher percentages of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students than the state average, suggesting that CC will experience a growing demand for English-as-a-Second-Language courses; (5) socioeconomic status of high school seniors' parents from CC's feeder districts fell below the median statewide level, suggesting a likely growth in enrollment among financially disadvantaged students; and (6) given the increased tuition at state universities, enrollment is likely to experience steady growth at CC, especially among financially disadvantaged students. Suggestions for dealing with the changing student demographics are included. (PAA)