Can a community college be a mandated partner? Can it be a project lead?
Generally, community colleges cannot meet the federal requirement as “mandated” partners unless they provide teacher preparation that leads to a credentiala condition that few California community colleges meet. They also do not qualify as arts and science partners because they do not award baccalaureate degrees. However, community colleges may be additional partners in any project, may be designated as project lead by the partnership, and may even receive the project award. Their participation is encouraged.
