This report was prepared in conjunction with the application for accreditation status of the Chicago City-Wide Institute (CCWI) as a unit of the City Colleges of Chicago System. CCWI is an innovative, non-traditional, community-service oriented college, operating as a college without walls in cooperation with other units of the Chicago system. Its goal is to serve the many adults who can benefit from higher education. CCWI, depending upon the types of programs at issue, manages directly, or supervises, or coordinates programs that transcend the capabilities of the traditional campuses. The educational mission of CCWI is carried out through its four major divisions: the Service Institutes, the Center for Open Learning, Special Programs, and Continuing Education-Community Services. Focal points of this report are: (1) the educational programs of CCWI; (2) a statement of clientele served; and (3) human, physical, and financial resources available. An analysis of the strengths and concerns of CCWI is included. Appendices include Board of Trustees reports, program summaries, general education (adult education) offerings, and a list of agencies cooperating with CCWI. (Author/JDS)