New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter V - State University of New York
Subchapter D - Code of Standards and Procedures for the Administration and Operation of Community Colleges under the Program of State University of New York
Part 601 - Initial Organization Of A Community College
Section 601.2 - Programs

The program shall include both career and college transfer programs on a full-and part-time basis. Such curricula shall be based on surveys of the population of the sponsorship area, their education and training needs, qualifications and interest, and, with reference to career curricula, the prospects for employment of the graduates. The college facilities must be available for use in the late afternoon, evening, and summer to afford an educational opportunity for both full-time and part-time students and to assure maximum utilization of available physical resources. Special emphasis shall be given to community service and economic and workforce development programs and services. Programmatic review shall be conducted periodically as prescribed by the State University trustees.