Some tensions in the institutional development of the University of Cincinnati's College of Community Services as an alternative in professional preparation for students interested in human services careers are examined, with attention given to how to build a quality professional college in a major urban university. (Author/MSE)

A collaboration between an urban antipoverty agency, Action for Boston Community Development, and a private higher education institution, Lesley College, is described. A bachelor's degree program for adults associated with human service agencies is provided. (Author/MLW)