Explores the impending crisis of the energy shortage faced by community colleges which depend heavily on transportation. Suggests mass-transit systems and campus decentralization as possible solutions. (TP)

Provides an overview of the content and contributions of Dale Parnell's book, "The Neglected Majority." Highlights Parnell's concern with those high school graduates who will not pursue baccalaureate degrees and his proposals and recommendations for improving the cooperative relations between high schools and community colleges. (LAL)

Offers suggestions to help community college administrators mesh the administration with other segments of the college. Underscores the importance of a clear written philosophy of administration; administrators' leadership role; faculty organizations that are not controlled by the administration or union; planning; resisting encroaching forces;…

Discusses survey responses from 17 of 48 Black community college presidents regarding their paths to the presidency, job interview, assets and liabilities associated with being a Black candidate for the presidency, affirmative action, mentors and role models, negative role models, and racial aspects of the presidency. (DMM)

Reports on a survey of women community college presidents concerning their interview for the presidency, perceived assets of being a female candidate, mentors and role models, negative role models, and perceptions of the job. (DMM)