The International Handbook on Comparative Studies on Community Colleges and Global Counterparts series uses comparative and empirical research to explore a complex cohort of higher educational institutions. These institutions share similarities in that they serve as a niche for post-secondary students to acquire skill-sets and credentials based on an education that offers a more advanced curriculum than secondary school and serves as a local and often lower-cost pathway that gives options for university overflow. Proposals that contribute original research and that may fit into the following themes are invited: the globally structured education agenda; international partnerships; role of the institution in the world; serving/not-serving the needs of unique populations; cultural adaptations and equity issues.

 

If interested, please submit to Rosalind Raby by April 29, including a chapter title, author contact details, a 500-750 word description of the chapter, and 5-10 key words. Contributors will be notified of acceptance decisions by May 9, 2016 and sent chapter format and guidelines at that time.  Final chapters would be due by November 30, 2016.