Outlines the problems two-year colleges face in attempting to raise financial support. (RK)

Presents the results of a 1980 study of community college foundations. Reports an increase in the number of foundations and total assets and that actual dollar support is evident. Recognizes the possibility of private funding as a stop-gap between higher education's expanding financial needs and regular funding sources. (DMM)

Reports on a survey of 120 public two-year colleges conducted to determine sources of revenue from 1976-77 through 1982-83. Reveals increases in dollar amounts but decreases in percentage of state appropriations and increases in percentages and amounts contributed by local governments and tuition/fees. (AYC)

Documents the financial services and trends in allocation of funds for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) in California. Illustrates and praises the effectiveness of the program. (MJK)

Describes the role of North Carolina's 58-campus community college system in workforce training to meet expanding industries' needs. Reports on state coordination of training programs and funding methods. Explains ways of securing training equipment and facilities, the relation of these training programs to other college programs, and…

In order to identify women-oriented programs and services in public community colleges, a 1974 survey was conducted of deans of students. The 577 respondents (88 percent response) indicated that public community colleges are well on their way to meeting the special needs of women students. (NHM)

Discusses programs useful for retarded people and the role of community colleges in their development. (RK)

Discusses two institutional approaches to securing external funding: (1) a "reactive approach," predicated upon a reaction to some external stimulus rather than institutional need, and characterized by a failure to insure program continuance; and (2) a "proactive approach," predicated upon existing needs and involving all levels of institutional…

Discusses five regional roundtables convened to gather the views of legislators, state officials, and community college presidents on the Brookings Institution study on community college finance. Reviews participants' comments concerning the perceived economic future of the colleges and the compatibility of funding formulae with institutional…

Offers statistics showing community colleges to be one of the most cost-effective segments of higher education. Compares figures for public and private two- and four-year colleges with respect to tuition; federal, state, and local revenues; appropriations and grants; student financial aid; tax support; per capita government assistance; and…

Using the North Carolina community college system as an example, underscores the importance of community colleges gathering in public support and translating that support into political power. Urges community colleges to address their constituencies clearly, forcefully, and collectively; reassess their mission; and investigate other avenues of…

Describes a cooperative effort by Carteret Technical College and local county officials to obtain funding, a site, and support for a civic center to be located on the college campus. Reviews benefits for the college and the community in the shared facility. (AYC)

Points to the availability of federal funds to educationally related institutions and individuals. Describes programs with multiple levels of eligibility and those open only to higher-education institutions. Cites dollar amounts available for various kinds of projects and compares "The Catalog of Federal Assistance" and "The Guide to Federal…

Reveals forces undermining local control and proposes maintaining local autonomy by developing a statement of the philosophy underlying local control, defining local control, and achieving consensus among teachers, administrators, students, and trustees with regard to its importance. (AYC)

Reports an economic impact study conducted at Harrisburg Area Community College and provides instructions for conducting similar studies at other community colleges. Such studies may prove to the community that a college is not a "drag" on the economy and that it actually contributes to it by producing educated individuals. (DC)