Each method, appointment or election, of selecting trustees involves certain costs and certain benefits to all parties to the transaction. A governor tends to profit from appointment, voters and trustees from election, but there are penalties too. Conclusion: neither way is better for everyone involved. (Editor/JT)

Foothill College's conviction that partnerships with local corporations are critical to college viability has led to nearly $3 million in donations from business to the college's educational programs. Foothill's partnership with Tandem Computers Inc. is described. (MLW)

The John Wood Community College (Quincy, Ill.) "common market" concept based on contracts with neighboring two-year and four-year institutions in a three-state area is described. Students have access to courses and student activities at all the contracting institutions. Duplication of facilities is avoided, saving taxpayers money. (MLW)

Long after St. Louis Community College received the maximum 10-year accreditation from the North Central Association, they have continued to use their self-study report. It is their tool for planning and self-improvement, that they use to document quality assurance. (MLW)