Argues that community development must be built upon the principles of lifelong learning and that Knowles's andragogical model of adult learning is applicable to that process. Suggests communities become self-directed and critically aware of external factors and dynamics. Considers the role of educators in that process. (DMM)

Community development is defined and discussed in terms of its relationship to college extension and community service functions, the minimum requirements for a college-based effort, and a proposed role for colleges and universities. (RN)

Cites and provides abstracts for six documents from the ERIC junior colleges collection dealing with community development. Articles deal with both rural and urban development. (AYC)

Considers the relationship of community development to the basic educational functions of the community college and outlines some of the institutional, national, and state policy questions and issues pertinent to the implementation of the community development function. (AYC)

Enumerates ways institutions can benefit from faculty involvement in community development. Sees community involvement as one way to meet faculty members' need for job enrichment. Identifies possible community development activities, requisite skills, and ways instructors can develop these skills. (DMM)

Since the community college and the church share the community services function, cooperation between them can result in more effective community development. (RN)

Open access to facilities and equipment, both at the college and in community centers can help to broaden the base of education in the whole community. (RN)

Defines "community development" as the creation of an enlightened, involved, learning citizenry. Concludes that its beneficiaries include participants who learn social and political skills; the community which has its problems solved and troubles ameliorated or diverted; and the facilitating institution, which grows through new alliances and…

Cites literature published in the 1970s illustrating the long-held goal of integrating community services and continuing education into the mission of the community college. Argues that the goal has been realized. Urges community service educators to become leaders of the movement to help communities become self-renewing through outreach and…

Describes the integrated model of action research/planning/development employed in the City of York to provide adult and continuing education opportunities through: (1) the Adult Day School; (2) community and continuing education classes initiated by the Board of Education; and (3) cooperative relationships between community organizations and…

The expansion of the community college to become a people-changing institution is explored by the author, Dean of Adult and Continuing Education at Mayfair College (Illinois). (Editor/RK)

Cites ERIC documents describing the community education and development programs of two-year colleges. Documents cover building a neighborhood coalition, an approach to marketing vocational programs, community education and development, and educational alternatives. (DMM)

Discusses the community college's role in providing continuing/lifelong education, with respect to an increasing emphasis on lifelong learning; greater diversity in student populations; demands for accountability; and cooperative arrangements with other institutions of higher education, community agencies, and business and industry. (AYC)

Explores community analysis as a community resource development base. Examines and classifies community elements necessarily included in community improvement plans: associations, institutions, agencies, businesses, constituencies, and individual effecters. Lists questions involved in determining the community's state of health and the uses of the…

Presents an interview with the President-Designate of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges in which Parnell discusses community services, continuing education, and community development with respect to needs for national policies, legislation, and institutional support; potential new roles; and individual college programs…