Advocates a leadership role for community college presidents in regional, nonprofit economic development organizations. Reviews the types of economic development, ways of becoming involved, and elements of community economic growth and development. (DMM)

Defines community-based programing as a cooperative process in which the community college serves as leader and catalyst in effecting collaboration among community members, leaders, and groups. Recommends 15 tasks for community college leaders involved in community-based programing, including environmental scanning and coalition building. (DMM)