Global Partnerships: Successes and Strategies

Global Partnerships: Successes and Strategies brings together a rich collection of articles that illuminate how meaningful international collaborations are built, sustained, and transformed over time. Written from a wide range of institutional perspectives, the volume offers in-depth case studies alongside conceptual pieces that unpack the philosophical foundations of global engagement. Contributors share concrete lessons learned, practical guidance, and candid reflections that shed light on both the opportunities and challenges inherent in international partnership work.  A consistent theme across the volume is the importance of flexibility, resilience, and relationship-building. The articles highlight the pivotal roles of individual champions, institutional leaders, and campus-wide support systems in advancing enduring partnerships. Readers will also find compelling stories of unexpected growth, as collaborations evolve into broader activities such as joint lectures, virtual exchanges, and community engagement initiatives. While focused on institution-to-institution partnerships, the volume underscores the power of wider community involvement—an area in which community colleges and similar institutions excel. 

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Editors’ Introduction
Robin Matross Helms and Krishna Bista

Cultivating Wonder: Curriculum, Context, and Connection
Wojciech (Voytek) Wloch

Cloud Forest Collaboration: Linn-Benton Community College’s Costa Rica Exchange Partnership
Lisa Avery and Katie Winder

An Enduring Relational Partnership: A 30-Year Global Collaboration between McLennan Community College and Masaryk University
Amy Antoninka and Johnette McKown

Impactful Collaborations: Using Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) to Facilitate Meaningful Connections Across Borders at the Alamo Colleges District
Lindsey Kline

Mapping Global Partnerships: The Case of Symbiosis Skills Universities and Aalen University
Swati Mujumdar

Building Strategic Partnerships for Global Education at Monroe Community College: A Case Study with Cornell University’s Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies
Christina Heyon Lee

Establishing Dynamics for Successful Growth of Global Engagement Partnerships: A Step-by-Step Approach
Stacye Fraser Thompson