This report details the status of affirmative action in the California community colleges, recounting the actions taken by the colleges and districts to provide educational opportunities for underrepresented students. Introductory comments provide information about the report, the Affirmative Action Ad Hoc Committee, and data sources. The bulk of the report contains data showing 8-year trends by sex and ethnicity, new hires/promotions, compensation ranges, and age distribution related to the following: (1) executive/administrative/managerial staff; (2) professional/non-faculty staff; (3) full-time faculty; (4) part-time faculty; (5) secretarial/clerical staff; (6) technical/paraprofessional staff; (7) skilled crafts staff; and (8) service/maintenance staff. In addition, information is provided on opportunities for change and actions taken in 1983-85; separations/new hires/promotions by sex and ethnicity, compensation, and age distribution for the 106 community colleges; the 20 district offices; and the community college system as a whole. Definitions used in the Federal Higher Education Staff Information Survey are also included. (LAL)