This planning report describes social, demographic, and economic trends that have implications for Washington's community colleges and sets forth goals for responding to the educational needs of students and the state. Following a summary of college goals, anticipated program changes, enrollment projections, and needs in student services, the introduction describes the planning process undertaken by the community college system and its results. The next section describes the environment in which the community colleges function, focusing on changes in economic and employment structures, the labor force, technology, population demographics, family structures, and public attitudes regarding equal educational opportunity, the social welfare system, the quality and effectiveness of education, and literacy. The implications of these trends for the colleges are also discussed. The next section states the mission and goals of the community colleges with respect to transfer education, changing workforce needs, literacy education, educational quality, and college opportunities. After identifying goals and anticipating changes related to enrollment, programs, and budget, the report offers summary planning statements for each of the 27 colleges in the state system, focusing on environmental influences, educational needs, and priorities. Appendixes provide enrollment data, population statistics, an analysis of socioeconomic changes affecting community colleges, and a study of geographic areas with above-average college participation rates. (AJL)