Identifies trends that have lead to a diminished identity and position for community services and continuing education programs in Iowa's community colleges. Urges continuing education practitioners to take on a leadership role with respect to economic development activities and programs for business and industry. (DMM)

Lists seven requisites for the implementation of community college teleconferencing. Describes the development of a consortium comprised of 15 Iowa community colleges and Iowa State University designed to increase educational program offerings using the community college telenet system. Analyzes results and problems and offers recommendations.…