Cites ERIC documents describing the community education and development programs of two-year colleges. Documents cover building a neighborhood coalition, an approach to marketing vocational programs, community education and development, and educational alternatives. (DMM)

Perceives the community college's image as distorted by the provision of hobby and recreation courses. Advocates linkages with other community organizations offering adult and community service programs. Calls for college involvement community development and the solution of urban and suburban problems. (DMM)

Describes Vancouver Community College's development of a community education program in the district's multiethnic, low-income, urban North East Sector. Explains how the project changed its goals and emphases, how it spawned new projects, and how it declined. Sees a new cycle of community development and social reform taking shape. (AYC)