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Author: Paul A. Elsner
Publisher: Amer. Assn. of Community Col
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 310
ISBN-13: 0871173867
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Describes the similarities and differences between the community colleges and their equivalent in 23 countries around the world"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Carmen L. McCrink
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2017-03-13
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 1119404991
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile the community college is a longstanding institutional type within the U.S., the success of this model has recently garnered international attention. As countries outside the U.S. grapple with issues regarding access and affordability of higher education opportunity, the concept of the community college has gained traction. This issue explores: The global expansion and development of the community college model in various countries and regions around the world, Insights into the establishment and sustainability of these institutions in other countries through research and analysis, and Case studies that focus on the development and implementation process of community colleges amid various social, political, and economic contexts. This is the 177th volume of this Jossey-Bass quarterly report series. Essential to the professional libraries of presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other leaders in today's open-door institutions, New Directions for Community Colleges provides expert guidance in meeting the challenges of their distinctive and expanding educational mission.
Author: Tod Treat
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2013-04-17
Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 1118720148
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe community college is poised to contribute beyond its own community to across the world. To do so—to advance the work for the betterment of students and communities—it must engage internationally while building capacity. Recognizing the growing importance of educating students in a globalized world, this volume explores the community college in an international context. It addresses global ideals, values, competencies, and understanding in a local context and shows: How individual community colleges have internationalized How models and partnerships can aid progression to comprehensive internationalization How international systems consider adoption and adaptation. The authors point to a crucial vision for the future: Globalization has moved the U.S. community college steadily from international education as an add-on to international education as a choice, and now to international education as a crucial, integrated mission that has drawn increased interest from other nations intent on an educated, skilled citizenry. The community college is no longer about the United States; the community college is for all of us, a world phenomenon. This is the 161st volume of this Jossey-Bass quarterly report series. Essential to presidents, vice presidents, deans, and other leaders in today's open-door institutions, New Directions for Community Colleges provides expert guidance in meeting the challenges of their distinct and expanding educational mission.
Author: Paul A. Elsner
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781506137827
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis comprehensive framework captures many countries' responses to the ever more challenging needs to provide global competiveness, learning, and skills for workforce and job readiness. Our contributing authors provide contrasting samples of countries with mature, large economies and those who might be considered to have less developed economies, as well as those with newly emerging, robust economies. The contributin authors point out trends and patterns since the release of the first edition. New country chapters include: Brazil, Colombia, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Qatar, Singapore, Kiribati, Yemen.
Author: John S. Levin
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 0415881269
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnderstanding Community Colleges provides a comprehensive review of the community college landscape--management and governance, finance, student demographics and development, teaching and learning, policy, faculty, and workforce development--and bridges the gap between research and practice. This contributed volume brings together highly respected scholars in the field who rely upon substantial theoretical perspectives--critical theory, social theory, institutional theory, and organizational theory--for a rich and expansive analysis of community colleges. The latest text to publish in the Core Concepts in Higher Education series, this exciting new text fills a gap in the higher education literature available for students enrolled in Higher Education and Community College graduate programs. This text provides students with: A review of salient research related to the community college field. Critical theoretical perspectives underlying current policies. An understanding of how theory links to practice, including focused end-of-chapter discussion questions. A fresh examination of emerging issues and insight into contemporary community college practices and policy.
Author: Smith, Dimitra J.
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2021-04-02
Total Pages: 190
ISBN-13: 1799841243
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCommunity colleges are essential in preparing the 21st century workforce. Research has indicated that there is a shortage of individuals prepared for skilled workforce opportunities, such as plumbers, electricians, and many others. In fact, while college is essential in workforce development, it is not the only route that can lead to a successful livelihood. Developing a skill that transfers into an essential trade is a route less taken. Community colleges are ideally situated to respond to the shortage of a prepared workforce by providing an array of programs that reach a wide range of individuals with talents that may not include a college degree. Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a comprehensive reference source that covers the essential role of community colleges in developing a skilled workforce via varying educational opportunities that include degree completion, workforce development, and skill enhancement. Readers will benefit from the book’s ability to advocate for the need for individuals with skillful trade options, provide different areas to consider as trade options, discuss the role of community colleges in preparing a workforce, examine the challenges that can arise for individuals with a trade, and present a global outlook on the workforce of the 21st century. Covering topics that include career pathways and STEM programs, the book is especially valuable for academic institutions that are looking to provide options for talent expansion. Leadership and education scholars, leadership practitioners within community college and university settings, leaders within workforce development sectors, researchers, and students will also find this reference useful for developing a skilled and competent workforce.
Author: Dimitra Smith
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Published: 2020-09
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9781799841234
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This book covers the essential role of community colleges in developing a skilled workforce via varying educational opportunities that include, degree completion, workforce development, and skill enhancement"--
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Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published:
Total Pages: 27
ISBN-13: 1428966994
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Published: 2015-11-01
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9292572253
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents key features, attributes and defining characteristics of Canadian Community Colleges and Institutes of Technology and the lessons they offer to developing countries in Asia. Internationalization initiatives of Community Colleges suggest that partnerships in skills and human capital development are possible in countries at various stages of development and are in fact the hallmark of successful global economies. The publication draws lessons from the Canadian approaches while suggesting that no model can simply be transplanted to Asia and the Pacific. Rather the Canadian approaches should inspire countries to create their own new models and practices.
Author: Jones, Stephanie J.
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2015-08-04
Total Pages: 330
ISBN-13: 1466684828
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn an effort to create a more educated workforce in the United States, many community colleges are implementing new practices and strategies to assist under-prepared students. These efforts will ultimately support a stronger and more resilient global workforce. Examining the Impact of Community Colleges on the Global Workforce provides relevant theoretical and conceptual frameworks, best practices, and emerging empirical research about new approaches being employed in community colleges to prepare students for their post-collegiate careers. Featuring recent initiatives in educational settings, this publication is a critical reference source for higher education practitioners, policymakers, and graduate students in higher education administration programs interested in the innovative practices utilized by community colleges to educate underserved students.
