Outlines specific needs for a comprehensive research effort, describes the present status of research in the community colleges of Illinois, defines the comprehensive nature and role of community college institutional research, and considers the implications for the selection and in-service training of researchers. (DC)

As a supplement to the various program documentation manuals issued by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), this three-part guide presents general procedures to be followed by the Illinois community colleges in implementing state policies concerning the submission of required data to the ICCB's Management Information System (MIS). Part I…