Differences in responses for directors and advisory council members were found on five items. The advisory council members' responses indicated a higher percentage believed their programs were directed by full-time employees, whereas, the director's responses suggested that programs were directed by persons in level of employment other than full-time positions. Directors and advisory council members reported differences in responses on the frequency of training for faculty and staff in community education. There was a difference in responses as to advisory council members attendance of professional meetings or conferences with local professional agencies; and the frequency of collaboration with local agencies. The findings indicated a strong degree of difference between responses given by directors and advisory council members in reference to advisory council members being involved in organizing and planning programs.

The data received from both groups was analyzed to determine the frequency and percentage of response items. The researcher compared the item responses of community education directors and advisory council members to determine similarities and differences of the two groups. Hypotheses one through ten were tested using percentages and frequencies. The chi-square was used as a support system when appropriate.

The purpose of this study was to determine if the ninety-three Community Education Programs which were funded by the State Department of Education in Oklahoma, were in compliance with the recommendations of the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

All community education programs in the State of Oklahoma were the study's population and sample. Ninety-three community education directors and twenty advisory council members were surveyed. The total sample was one hundred and thirteen.

The instrument chosen for the study was a mailed questionnaire consisting of nineteen items. For the purpose of this study it was necessary to select a random sample from the total population of advisory council members. Of the ninety-three directors and twenty advisory council members surveyed, 76 directors (84.4%) responded and 14 advisory council members (70%) responded, thus producing a 80% return. Since questionnaires were mailed to both community education directors and advisory council members, two separate instruments were developed, utilizing basicly the same questions with minimal modifications.