Describes the benefits to students, the institution, and society of leadership development programs at community colleges, and discusses the features of exemplary leadership programs and program effectiveness. (EV)

The University of South Carolina/Columbia responded to the concerns of a small group of students by establishing a permanent office of waste reduction and recycling. Students, faculty, and staff worked together to obtain a grant and matching funds to create a recycling system that reduces waste disposal costs substantially and uses existing campus…