The document presents a comprehensive plan for developing Cowley County Community College and Vocational-Technical School into a stronger community institution. It currently has over 1,400 students enrolled in a variety of general, occupational, and continuing education programs with more than half of the students coming from five counties in south central Kansas. The history and mission of the college are discussed in terms of location and service area, educational program, and institutional goals. Trends and projections are presented through a discussion of county population and employment opportunities, area high school graduating classes, and college enrollments, staffing plans, operating budgets, revenues, and facilities. Needs include student housing, improved facilities, increased recruitment, and program expansion. Goals and objectives in the areas of serving the community, serving the students, student life, program planning and evaluation, program accessibility, educational support services, qualified faculty, professional growth, professional working conditions, administrative efficiency, college identity, and utilization of resources are presented in outline and graph form, with priority, responsible party and schedule identified. The text is supplemented by seven tables. (LH)