Provides a basic programming model for the community services coordinator in the community college and discusses informational support sources. Problems associated with successful programming, such as failure to evaluate, relying on past achievements, and overextension of staff are discussed. Research regarding planning models is suggested.…

Proposes a "brokerage" model as an appropriate delivery system for open-ended community services. Describes the model's characteristics and cites the Council for the Continuing Education of Women at Miami-Dade Community College (FL) and the Center for Management Development at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (VA) as examples. (AYC)

This Brief reviews a variety of materials about two-year college community services programs. Specific topics include: their philosophy and definition, organization and administration, descriptions of noteworthy programs, and models for new community service programs. (Author/CK)

Presents a nine-step effectiveness plan for the continuing education department of a community college: dream big; study the president's dream; dream a vision for the department; quantify the program's past; study the district; build an identity; plan a schedule of classes; conduct evaluation; and inform long-range planning. (DMM)

The model described in this paper, and the accompanying bibliography, are designed for use by mid-level managers who head small community service programs in community colleges or who have decision-making authority over a sub-unit of large community service programs. This guide is further restricted to managers controlling services and non-credit…

Although off-campus or community service courses have historically been sparsely funded, these types of programs have grown more rapidly than the on-campus traditional ones, especially in response to the demands of part-time adult students. Three patterns have commonly been used to finance community services and each has shortcomings. These are…

This volume contains six of the eight appendixes to the final report of a project that designed and tested six models for the operation of vocational and adult education and community instructional services coordinating councils that would be adaptable to all 28 Florida community college districts. Appendix C contains the Facilitators' Project…

Delta College, a community college in Michigan, utilized a vacant high school in Midland County as an off-campus, community based facility. With limited resources, the college transformed the school into an instructional site to serve students in their communities, enhance college visibility, and serve increasing enrollment. The establishment of…

Over a 6-month period in 1989, an institutional review was conducted of the San Francisco Community College District (SFCCD) in order to develop recommendations for an organizational and administrative structure that would facilitate the fulfillment of district goals, promote professional performance, enhance the implementation of significant new…

This monograph discusses a model, developed by conference participants using the Charette process, for facilitating the delivery of human services through the cooperative partnership of community schools, colleges, and agencies. The model is based on the premise that limited community resources require elimination of competitive systems,…

This paper, prepared by a task force comprised of representative faculty members of Prince George's Community College, presents a conceptual outline for a "marketing process" which emphasizes assessing community and individual needs and then providing services responsive to those needs. The model considers both marketing strategies aimed at…

In an effort to more effectively disseminate information about community college programs for older adults, this directory was developed for three purposes: to make guidelines available for establishing, expanding, or revising programs; to offer a selection of successful programming models; and to provide a compendium of existing programs. Part I…

This report examines the role of community services within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD); presents the findings of a nationwide study of community service programs; and provides recommendations for a new community services model in the LACCD. After section I introduces the scope of the report, section II provides a historical…

The purpose of this project was to design six models for the operation of vocational and adult education and community instructional services coordinating councils that would be adaptable to all 28 Florida community colleges. Surveys were made of all 28 councils and from the analyses six representative sites were selected in which to develop and…

This report presents the results of a pilot study designed to test the feasibility and desirability of establishing a statewide human resources inventory and information system to support the community service role of Illinois community colleges and upper division universities. The information system would provide a centralized source of data on…