Discusses the pros and cons of specialized accreditation, concluding that, although specialized accreditation agencies are necessary for the protection of public interest, especially in health-related fields and for licensure approval to practice, their proliferation should be controlled through a collective response by community colleges under a…

Discussed the responsibilities of the community college toward the local community, and specifically considered the importance of satisfying youth, aged 16 to 19, in order that those transitional years are spent in a positive manner. (RK)

In order to involve local residents in community college education, community colleges should: (1) designate a staff member to act as a leader/coordinator; (2) develop a comprehensive plan for volunteer action; (3) recruit, screen, and train volunteers; (4) develop performance-based objectives for the volunteer program; and (5) create a reward…