Discusses the ambiguous nature of the role of continuing education as revealed by a Delphi-process survey of presidents, deans, directors, and provosts of continuing education in Virginia community colleges. Recommends that these administrators think together about program goals and organizational structure to clarify the role of continuing…

Identifies a number of challenges facing the community services profession in the coming years, including not overextending itself; not working at cross purposes with other groups within or outside of the college; making community services more developmental; and building a sense of community within the field. (DMM)

Traces the 20-year history of the Michigan Community College Community Services Association. Defines community services/continuing education, and points to the challenges and opportunities that will face the field in the coming decade. (DMM)

Deems continuing education practitioners at the leading edge of community college education, highlighting their flexibility, responsiveness, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diversity. Considers the role of continuing education practitioners in college planning, institutional effectiveness documentation, improving access, collaboration with…

Analyzes the position of chief of community services/continuing education as a stepping stone and training ground for the community college presidency. Considers qualities of community services administrators that are particularly important for presidents. Identifies disadvantages to this career route and offers recommendations to the individual,…

Explains John Wood Community College's (JWCC's) common market approach to educational cooperation, which allows students to access higher education at participating area colleges via educational service contracts. Considers the growth of JWCC and its institutional linkages. Offers a checklist of key activities for community-based contract…

Describes the integrated model of action research/planning/development employed in the City of York to provide adult and continuing education opportunities through: (1) the Adult Day School; (2) community and continuing education classes initiated by the Board of Education; and (3) cooperative relationships between community organizations and…

The author contends that a team approach involving trustees, administrators, faculty, and students is needed to understand the community college concept. (Editor/RK)

Article describes one approach to planning based on management by objectives. The program used for illustration is Project RITE (Reach, Involve, Teach, Evaluate), a rural Michigan community college consortium involving Michigan State Universtiy and five rural Michigan community colleges. (Authors/CB)

Considers the role of community services/continuing education (CS/CE) managers in shaping the future of their programs and the transformation of CS/CE management to a community-based, strategically oriented enterprise. Defines strategic management, listing its concrete, action-oriented elements. Reviews six phases of strategic change linked to…

Looks at goals and rewards associated with community education and services. Points to areas where community colleges are vulnerable to criticism of self-interest at the community's expense: management efficiency, duplication of effort, mission, and productivity and accountability. Underscores the importance of cooperation between community…

Discusses the roles of community colleges and their leaders in helping individuals and communities manage change. Suggests that leaders and colleges participate in the cyclical process of continuity, disruption, and readjustment and join with the community to assess needs, develop programs, and provide educational access. (DMM)

Discusses the community college's role in providing continuing/lifelong education, with respect to an increasing emphasis on lifelong learning; greater diversity in student populations; demands for accountability; and cooperative arrangements with other institutions of higher education, community agencies, and business and industry. (AYC)

Suggests that community college practitioners employ a guerilla mentality in dealing with the institutional accreditation processes to build support and to secure gains for the community services function. Delineates suggestions to community service professionals in preparing for and handling the accreditation visit to the advantage of the…

Warns against the dangers of an undertrained work force and suggests that continuing education play a stronger role in worker training. Suggests an ideal set of continuing education offerings, with units focusing on workplace training, further professional training, and programs to address special community needs. (DMM)