The articles in this collection analyze the roles, opinions, and views of the spouse of the community college president. After an introductory overview, the following essays are presented: (1) "Opening the Debate," by George B. Vaughan, which discusses conflicting perceptions of the spouse's role; (2) "The Spouse's Role in Perspective," by Roberta H. Ostar, which considers the interpretations of the spouse's role at four-year and two-year colleges; (3) "The Impact of the Women's Movement on the Spouse's Role," by Muriel Kay Heimer, which focuses on the relationship of the male spouse to the presidency; (4) "A Trustee's Perspective on the Spouse's Role," by Sheila Korhammer, which discusses what trustees and spouses can and do expect from each other; (5) "The Career Spouse: Playing the Daily Double," by Peggy A. Vaughan, which looks at ways of successfully juggling multiple career and family roles; (6) "I Don't Have a Bouffant," by Bonnie P. McCabe, which offers the experiences of a presidential spouse in promoting the college to internal and external constituents; (7) "The Male Spouse," by Colin S. Shaw; (8) "The Spouse as a Volunteer," by Pat Goodpaster, which discusses the rewards of the role of community volunteer; (9) "A Moving Experience," by Ginger Crawford, in which the joys and frustrations of relocating are considered; (10) "The Presidential Team: President and Spouse," by Carol Parker Thompson; and (11) "Observations and Recommendations," by George B. Vaughan. (LAL)