Considers varying definitions of self-supporting community services programs, revenue sources for self-supporting programs, implications associated with varying interpretations and revenue sources, and practical insights about program management and service area factors. (DMM)

Provides a summary of a 1984 study of the importance of 40 functions for community college resource development officers. Concludes that development officers are responsible for making friends for the college in the community, sharing this responsibility with others. Sees a role for community services personnel in development functions. (AYC)

Considers influences on the funding of off-campus community and continuing education programs at community colleges. Reviews four existing funding patterns and proposes an alternative fiscal accountability model based on budget transfers and contracts. Looks at the principles and positive elements of the model. (DMM)

Provides citations and abstracts to seven ERIC documents dealing with issues affecting the management of community education/community service programs, including program development, funding, contract education, human services, and educational marketing. (DMM)

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…

Article investigated the ingredients of a "good" community services program in California community colleges. (Author/RK)

Drawing from the experiences of McHenry County College, Illinois, offers 10 guidelines for a self-supporting community services/business training program: run it as a business, make critical decisions, know the markets, identify the competition, develop internal support, evaluate finances and instruction, plan carefully, educate personnel, and be…

What are the sources of community services program funding? The associate dean of instruction at West Hills College (California) describes the results of a survey of the seven "pace setter" states. (Editor)

Defines the current status of community services within California's community colleges. Delineates two concerns with potential for affecting all community education in a time of financial constraints: (1) the role of community services in the community college; and (2) the need for a stable method of funding community services. (DMM)

Discusses the impact of Proposition 13 on community service programs in California and why the effects of the bill were so devastating. Describes a study conducted to establish a new, nonfinancial definition of community services and a new philosophical basis for and framework for self-evaluation of this community college function. (AYC)

Traces the evolution of community services in higher education. Cites factors working against the clarification of the community service role within the community college's mission: preoccupation with definitions, burgeoning enrollments, lack of a financial base, and contrasting messages from educational leaders. Offers suggestions for…

Examines the fiscal impact of Proposition 13 on the community services component of the California community colleges. Illustrates budget cutbacks, the increased imposition of fees, and the resultant decline in community services participation. Explores the possibility of increased state support as a corrective measure. (JP)

Traces the evolution of community services in higher education. Cites factors working against the clarification of the community service role within the community college's mission: preoccupation with definitions, burgeoning enrollments, lack of a financial base, and contrasting messages from educational leaders. Offers suggestions for…

Discusses a 1987 national survey of community college presidents and community services/continuing education administrators conducted to determine the factors affecting increased or decreased status of community services programs. Compares findings with a 1984 study, revealing trends toward increased status, a mandate for self-supporting programs,…

Cites recent ERIC documents dealing with community services, covering financing, history, and mission; enrollments; a community college small business center; community needs assessment; and artistic and cultural programs in a small/rural community college. (DMM)