Proposes a "brokerage" model as an appropriate delivery system for open-ended community services. Describes the model's characteristics and cites the Council for the Continuing Education of Women at Miami-Dade Community College (FL) and the Center for Management Development at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (VA) as examples. (AYC)

Considers the application of purposive cooperative structures to guide community colleges in functioning effectively with other community schools and agencies. Provides examples of Charette, Delphi, and Community Forum models and examines established cooperative structures at Lane, Clackamus, and Denver Community Colleges. (CM)

Describes elements of the Student Service Quality Assurance model used at Butler County Community College to assure access to education, access to information via the library and various technological means, employee development, and student development through adjunct advising, career planning, student seminars, developmental studies, and peer…

Describes the College of DuPage's Business and Professional Institute, which emphasizes nontraditional education/training methods and support from the business and professional communities. Discusses the Institute's assumptions, implementation strategies, and analysis of applicable program models. Explains the matrix management model that was…