The National Technical Institute for the Deaf, established in 1968 and now located on the Rochester Institute of Technology campus, offers students training that may lead to a certificate, diploma, or associate degree in business or technical skills. Job opportunities for graduates are described, as is the institute itself. (LBH)

The role of the community college and how declining resources affect its mission toward the U.S. goal of equal opportunity are discussed. The transfer mission, occupational program, developmental/remedial program, and community education or adult education program are described. (MLW)