Why Should Community College Faculty Write Grant Proposals?

Community colleges have seen dramatic enrollment increases (Kasper, 2002 Kasper , H. ( 2002 ). The changing role of community colleges . Occupational Outlook Quarterly , Winter 2002–03 , p. 19 . [Google Scholar]), and some are now offering 4-year degrees (Evelyn, 2003 Evelyn , J. ( 2003 , April 11 ). Making waves in Miami . The Chronicle of Higher Education , 49 ( 31 ), p. A34 . [Google Scholar]). They are eligible for more grants than in the past, and community college funding from state and federal appropriations is shrinking (Lawrence & Marino, 2003 Lawrence , S. & Marino , L. ( 2003 , September ). Update on funding for higher and graduate educational institutions . New York : The Foundation Center .[Crossref] , [Google Scholar]). For these reasons, it is imperative that community college faculty become involved in grant proposal preparation and submission. They will also gain professionally from participating in grant development activities.