The list of community college missions now goes well beyond the core degreegranting
programs that either lead to transfer or a terminal occupational degree or
certificate. Activities now include developmental education, adult basic education,
English as a second language, education and training for welfare recipients and others
facing serious barriers to employment, customized training for specific companies,
preparation of students for industry certification exams, non-credit instruction in a
bewildering plethora of areas (including purely avocational interests), small business
development, and even economic forecasting.