Increasing Effectiveness of the Community College Financial Model - (International and Development Education) (Paperback)

About the Book

"Increasing Effectiveness of the Community College Financial Model: A Global Perspective for the Global Economy depicts the challenges and responses of community college financing in an era where funding has decline and so too has the opportunity to provide quality education for the citizenry nationally and internationally. The theoretically based chapters highlight issues of leadership, governance and financing models for institutional change. The case studies profile success stories from community colleges around the world. The book appeals to all community college stakeholders and those interested in and committed to strengthening and sustaining the financial conditions of the community colleges"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

This book seeks to explore thematic and pragmatic applications of financing the community college to help facilitate educational reform, to assist efforts related to internationalization and to create systemic support systems to maintain the mission.

Review Quotes

Although there are no easy answers to questions about how administrators can successfully help their community college find a financially-successful niche in an increasing global economy and higher education market, the editors and authors of this volume offer several possible strategies and suggestions worthy of consideration. - Ya-Wen Hou, University of Pittsburgh and Sheng Yao Cheng, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

About the Author

Edward J. Valeau has served in higher education administration for the last 30 plus years. Dr. Valeau is the retired Superintendent/President of Hartnell College.