The Telephone Program which was initially implemented at College of the Canyons ran from February 16, 1977 to June 24, 1977. The Counseling Department coordinated and implemented the program using a volunteer student coordinator and student workers. The program was developed in order to accomplish four objectives: (1) recruit new students from all backgrounds and areas of the Santa Clarita Valley; (2) assess the educational needs of this diverse community; (3) inform the community of the college, and explain its community based, open door pholosophy; and (4) obtain community opinion and suggestions regarding the college. The program was two-phased. Phase one consisted of immediate recruitment just prior to the beginning of the Spring Quarter. Phase two also placed emphasis on recruitment and additionally incorporated a questionnaire to assess community needs. Student workers telephoned into the community from various locations in the college. They called at all times of the day and evening, using a telephone script and questionnaire to obtain information. Results were compiled and presented to the college's Board of Trustees. The response from the community was positive - - people were pleased to learn about college offerings and feel the college was truly interested in their needs. The following year a CETA worker was hired, especially for this project, and the program was continued. (Author/JLL)