Discusses examples of community-based, performance-oriented community college programs, those emphasizing mastery of identified competencies, rather than grades or degrees. Outlines requirements for developing performance-oriented modules, which include establishing course scope and units of knowledge to be progressively mastered. (AYC)

Community colleges must become community-based if they are to meet the needs of new students. They must emphasize life-long learning and competencies, rather than grades and degrees. Sample community-based programs are described. (DC)