Community colleges are under pressure from internal and external forces to recruit and retain minority faculty members. According to recent studies, approximately 90% of the total faculty at two- and four-year public and private colleges are white. The highest percentage of faculty of color are employed at public four-year institutions (12.6%) and the lowest percentage at private two-year colleges (2.6%). Various strategies have been suggested for recruiting minority faculty, including the following: (1) keep an open mind about credentials and recognize the value of non-academic experiences; (2) include area minority professionals on search committees; (3) utilize minority media in recruitment campaigns; (4) recruit through business and industry partnerships; (5) include minorities on interview committees; (6) keep candidate pools open until minority applicants are found; (7) maintain dialogue and faculty exchanges with historically black colleges; (8) implement long-range programs that encourage minority and women students; and (10) diversify the entire campus. Retention strategies have also been proposed to retain minorities, including begin with a thorough orientation; promote collegiality; schedule diversity training and staff development programs; and incorporate minority faculty into decision-making and all facets of campus life. Examples of successful minority recruitment and retention programs are in place at Maricopa and California Community Colleges. (KP)