Views the avoidance of difficult management decisions and the failure to direct change as major internal threats to the community college. Identifies external threats including intrusion from business and the state. Discusses the state's role in providing colleges with access to modern management/financial techniques and up-to-date equipment. (LAL)

This report of selected characteristics and degree programs for Virginia's public and private colleges and universities is published by the State Council of Higher Education. The report provides information frequently requested by students, parents, and other citizens including: headcount enrollment, institutional charges, and degree programs. In…

In the first of the two addresses presented in this publication, George Vaughan examines trends likely to influence the development of community colleges in the United States. He predicts: (1) the increased representation of women, minorities, part-time, and older students will continue; (2) increased competition with higher education institutions…