This volume highlights effective policies, frameworks, and practices that strengthen community colleges and their global counterparts. It examines challenges and opportunities across diverse contexts, offering shared and context-specific solutions. The collection fosters collaborative pathways among institutions, industries, and governments to promote student success and socioeconomic development. Featuring contributions from trustees, presidents, scholars, and practitioners, the book amplifies the visibility of this vital educational sector and advances the global discourse on community college models. Editors: Robin Matross Helms, Ph.D., Vice President for Membership and Educational Services, Association of Community College Trustees Krishna Bista, EdD, CEO & Executive Vice President, STAR Scholars Network Download your copies here . Table of Contents Editors’ Introduction Robin Matross Helms and Krishna Bista The Global “College Sector”: Definitions, Characteristics, and Challenges Rosalind Latiner Raby and Edward J. Valeau Pioneering Skills for Tomorrow: Croatia’s Regional Centers of Competence Lucia Brajkovic “Respected and Growing”: Technical Education in Colombia Thomas Milligan South African Community Colleges: The Impact of South Africa’s TVET Sector on the Development of South Africa Birgit Schreiber Foundations and Evolution of Community Technical Colleges in Malawi Mastano N. Dzimbiri Regional Approaches: TVET in the South African Development Community Birgit Schreiber Life-Long and Open Learning Centers in the Syrian Arab Republic Ranwa Khorsheed Community Colleges in Pakistan: Promoting Access and Quality Education Aisha Naz Ansari, Sohail Ahmad, and Sadia Muzaffar Bhutta Can We Fill the Seats Next Year? Challenges Facing Two-Year Colleges in South Korea Jungmin Lee Igniting Innovation: Lessons Learned from U.S. Community College Leadership Julius Fleschner and Michael Lanford

Crossing Borders, Bridging Cultures: The Narratives of Global Scholars is a compelling and insightful collection of personal accounts from scholars worldwide. Through their experiences, the book provides a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of academic life in different cultures, highlighting the diversity and richness of the global academic community. From navigating language barriers and adapting to new environments to confronting cultural differences and promoting cross-cultural understanding, these stories are powerful messages of unity and cooperation in the face of adversity. You can order digital copies and hardcopies here Publisher ‏ : ‎ STAR Scholars (March 1, 2023) Editors : Uttam Gaulee, Krishna Bista, Bo Zhang, Birgit Schreiber