Suggests that community colleges might consider emulating four-year college models of collegial governance, faculty employment policies, resource development, and intellectual life. Contends that community colleges can teach four-year institutions much about value-added education, teaching, creative administration, and commitment to service. (DMM)

Presents a guide for community college fund raising. Discusses organizational principles and structural models; operational concerns such as stewardship of funds, information dissemination, and donor research; and the importance of presidential support, institutional reputation and environment, and experienced grants managers. Includes practical…

Discusses new trends in community college fund raising from private sources. Suggests that although role of fundraiser has been added to the job descriptions of many community college presidents, there is little data to guide them successfully in performing their tasks. Contains 13 references. (AUTH/NB)

This six-part manual developed by Cowley County Community College, in Kansas, provides information on developing, researching, and writing proposals for grants. The first section describes characteristics of public funding sources (i.e., federal, state, and local governments) and private funding sources (i.e., foundations, corporations or…

This book examines the characteristics commonly believed to be instrumental to a successful fund-raising program, such as trustee participation, constituent relations, and program management. It presents detailed studies of 10 diverse institutions' successful fund-raising programs (from public two-year colleges to private research universities) to…

Recent research and literature on community college presidents indicate a common personality profile (i.e., they are hearty, frank, decisive, leaders, usually good at reasoning and public speaking, and often more positive and confident than their experience warrants). In addition, common problems characterize the work of college presidents (e.g.,…

By looking at the history and current status of two-year college alumni programs, one can better anticipate and plan for their future. The development of alumni programs at public community and junior colleges has been a recent phenomenon about which there is no repository of information. Within the State University of New York system, 20 of the…

This report looks at the infrastructure (capital outlay) needs of higher education in California through the Year 2000, indicating the needs projected by segment (University of California, California State University, and community colleges); past funding; and options for accommodating increasing enrollments and meeting capital outlay needs.…

Concurrent with the problem of declining resources from traditional sources, the results of the rapid expansion and construction of community colleges during the 1960's and 1970's encouraged the development of alternatives in funding. By 1978, 52% of the community colleges in the United States had established the foundation as a vehicle for…

Discusses the special funding problems of small/rural two-year colleges, whose main supporters are the state and private donors. Reviews funding options and models, various formulas, and criteria. Suggests the differentiated flat grant as a funding approach and that specific formula dimensions be determined legislatively. (DMM)

Describes a study to identify sources of revenue for community colleges, and department chairs' perceptions of their primary financial management roles. Reports that the main source of funding was public money, while only 40.2% of the respondents indicated that seeking external funding was important or very important. (10 citations) (AJL)

Traces the history of community college funding. Contends that state and federal appropriations will never again provide sufficient funds for innovation and excellence in higher education. Underscores the current need for resource development programs, and an institutional climate that makes resource development the business of every college…

A study was conducted by the Maricopa Community College District's (MCCD's) Office of Resource Development to develop a database that would support the needs of district colleges for a systematic plan to identify, locate, interest, involve, and garner civic and financial support from former students. A questionnaire was sent to 12,319 identified…

Describes a study of the funding of community services and continuing education at community colleges. Identifies typical sources of educational funding as local, state, and federal aid; business and industry; and foundations and endowments. Finds most community service programs self-supporting, with local jurisdictions absorbing an increasing…

This paper argues that, as institutional revenues continue to decline, community college administrators must not only work at developing a robust foundation with an identifiable process similar to that of a private nonprofit foundation, but also provide professional stewardship in its operation. The author used a qualitative, evaluative approach…