This volume contains the texts of the papers and discussions presented at a conference on community-based development. The following materials are included: "Opening Remarks" (John Zippert); "Guest Speaker Remarks" (Colman McCarthy); "Community-Based Development" (Blandina Cardenas Ramirez); "Community-Based Colleges" (panel discussions moderated by Dana Russell and Mattie Cook); "Adult Literacy" (panel discussions moderated by Alice Paris and Azi Ellowitch); "Economic Development" (panel discussions moderated by Gardenia White and John Zippert); "Building Self-Reliant Communities" (plenary session moderated by C. P. Zachariadis); "Fundraising Strategies and Planning" (workshops led by Kathleen Kolhoff); "Racial Scripting and Stereotyping" (workshop led by A. Jack Guillebeaux);"Worker Ownership" (workshop led by Fred Broadwell and Wes Hare); "The Experiences of Program Participants" (workshop moderated by Michael Fox); "Leadership Training" (workshop led by Irma Castro); "Colleges: Financial Stabilization" (workshop led by Andrew Jones and Carlos Plazas); and "Information Systems: Management and Applications" (workshop led by Sheryl Harris and Ellen Tichenor). Notes on a final discussion on economic development; credits for exhibits, audiovisual presentations, and entertainment; and a series of conclusions are also included. (MN)