This document reports the results of a 1976 survey of state level agencies for community colleges. The purpose of the study was to (1) determine which state community college agencies have staff positions responsible for equal employment/affirmative action; and (2) to identify the nature, role, and responsibilities of the position. Forty states…

As a result of the increasing control that states have over community colleges, this Florida program, funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, has established a Center for State and Regional Leadership which aids in encouraging increased interaction between state agencies and colleges. (RN)

Historically, the community college has been viewed as an institution which should be as indigenous as possible. However, the role of the state is becoming increasingly crucial to the daily operations of the community college. This monograph reports the conduct and results of a nationwide study of state agencies responsible for community college…

The steady drift toward state control of community college education is a growing issue of concern. This movement has not come from significant changes in the authority or responsibilities of the state community college boards or agencies so much as from a variety of other national and state precursors. This document attempts to establish the…

The organizational structure of the various state licensing and/or approving agencies was investigated. Three broad organizational types that had licensing/approval authority for degree-granting and nondegree-granting private institutions were identified: the state board (or department) of education type, the state board (or department) of higher…