Missions, Values, and 'Flying Monkeys': Critical Issues for Community Colleges Today and in 2019

This very interesting article is from The Community College Journal of Research and Practice. The abstract is sufficient description:

A focus group (N=36) consisting of board of trustee members, community college presidents, senior administrators, administrators, and faculty members from community colleges around the United States developed the top six critical issues faced with respect to instructional planning and services; planning, governance, and finance; and workforce development. Thereafter, the delegation of more than 100 voted on various aspects of these issues. The findings detail a shift away from pragmatic problems or opportunities of today, such as K–20 alignment, retention, and sustainability, to more life-long learning, globalization, and focus upon innovation and partnerships.