In an exploration of the role of the community college president, the economic, management, and public policy and educational dimensions of higher education are first reviewed, followed by an historical sketch of the president's role at Montgomery College, Maryland, in its development from one to three campuses. Next follows an analysis of administrative structures, participatory governance patterns, college external relations, and board relationships from the presidential perspective. Statements are then evolved describing the roles as they should be at Montgomery for the president, the academic vice president, the administrative vice president, the assistant to the president, and campus deans, along with implications for change in each of these positions. Finally, recommendations are made to the governing board regarding position descriptions and titles under a multi-campus system, the revision of participatory governance systems from college-based to campus-based, the altered role of the board of trustees, student governance maintenance, and the continued use of community advisory groups. The appendices contain a bibliography on the college presidency, listings of interviewees and interview questions used in researching the paper, revised position descriptions, a statement of multi-campus management principles, and the 1966-76 Montgomery report on college development and service. (RT)