Provides information on the population of Maryland and describes the development of the state's 18 community colleges. Reviews student and system characteristics, governance, and finances. Highlights current issues related to procuring state financial support, revising the transfer policy, maintaining system-wide data, and implementing distance…

Information about the rate of student transfer from two- to four-year institutions and transfer students' achievement at the senior institutions can be obtained in several ways. One approach is the utilization of a statewide student tracking system, which permits easy identification of student progress at any level in the system. Systemwide…