As well as being involved in community issues, the colleges also serve as hubs for keeping an eye on the development of the community as a whole. In recent years Wenshan Community College has pushed through the renovation of Wenshan Public Hall, which has become an example of how community colleges can bring together residents and community groups.
社會議題的關懷之外，社大也可做為觀照整體社區發展的樞紐，文山社大近年催生了「文山公民會館」，就是社大居間串聯，結合地方組織和民間團體的一例。