In early l976, the Maryland State Board for Community Colleges (MSBCC) undertook a self-examination of their operations, including: goals and legal responsibilities, organization/administration, planning and research, finances, state/national external influences and relations, relations with constituent institutions (program review and approval, student affairs, rules and regulations), and management information systems. In August 1976, an outside team of experts evaluated the MSBCC's self-study and made recommendations in each study area. Numerous positive accomplishments of the Board were noted. Among the recommendations were: continued major responsibility for community college planning, intensification of leadership in developing regional/statewide activities, expanded utilization of computers, development of a comprehensive management information system, publicizing of alternative funding means, clarification of the community college role in the context of the continuing education function, development of expanded leadership in the area of student placement, renewal of effort in regard to student personnel services, leadership efforts in terms of legal issues and community services, and continued leadership and coordination of the community college sector. (JDS)