Presents methods and findings of a study of finances, programs, costs, curriculum, and innovative practices at 160 small rural colleges, including comparative data on a small sample of nonrural and large community colleges. Finds small colleges receiving special consideration from funding sources and program diversity related to enrollment size.…

Studies organizational problems which are unique to small/rural colleges. Suggests four basic guidelines for organizing the college in order that management responsibilities can be met: employment of administrative generalists, judicious use of paraprofessional, cooperation and collaboration of nearby institutions, and abolishment of traditional…

A nationwide study was conducted to assess the degree of curricular comprehensiveness in small rural community colleges and to identify funding mechanisms and strategies that affect comprehensiveness. Data were collected on transfer and occupational-technical offerings from 160 public two-year colleges that enrolled fewer than 2,500 headcount…