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Book SynopsisThis book has two things going for it that are rarely combinedit is fundamentally purposeful and it is useful. As the authors point out, there is a trilogy of needs confronting any business leader with a change agenda and/or transitioning into a new top role: influence, coalition building, and performance consulting. Of the three, performance consulting has received the least amount of attention in both the public and private-sector businesses. Because the focus on performance consulting rests primarily on the worker and the workplace environment, the authors contend that we must have a picture of how that environment has changed over the years. In this book, visionary leaders of community colleges will present their views about the present challenges and future approaches needed for community colleges to be successful.
Trade ReviewGiven the large number of community college presidents, chancellors and/or CEOs that will transition from their roles in the coming years, we have a massive opportunity to inform the priorities of these new leaders. Economic resiliency, and the workforce development strategies successful colleges have used to build robust economies warrants attention. This book shines light on many community college voices, and is to be commended for elevating the discussion. -- Jennifer Worth, Senior Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development, American Association of Community Colleges, Washington, DC
Never since the Industrial Revolution has the subject of Workforce Development been at the forefront of business, industry, government and community organization agendas and priorities. For our nation, and for its future economic vitality and sustained growth for all its citizens, Community Colleges represent the “epicenter” for assuring the preparation of a qualified workforce and a sustained healthy economy. We can ill afford not to have Community Colleges fully supported as our nation’s most strategically-important asset. -- William H. Gary, Executive Vice President, Workforce Community & Economic Development, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
The prosperity of our nation depends in large part upon our ability to prepare a skilled and productive workforce. Thankfully, Community Colleges have emerged as the pre-eminent providers of workforce development. -- P. Anthony Zeiss, president, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
Community College Leaders Opinions of Workforce Development is a valuable resource for anyone working in and across workforce education and training. The insight provided serves as a guidepost for successful community and business partnerships. I wish I would have had this ten years ago when I first became President. -- Bryan Albrecht, President, Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Part I: Laying the Foundation Chapter 1: Common Themes in Community College Workforce Development Part II: Issues in Community College Workforce Development Chapter 2: Defining Workforce Development Chapter 3: The Community College Role in Workforce Development Chapter 4: The Community College Role in Community Development, Economic Development, Individual Career Counseling, and Training Chapter 5: Present and Future Barriers and Challenges Faced by Community Colleges in Carrying Out Their Roles Chapter 6: How Technology Is Changing the Face of Education Chapter 7: The Community College President’s Role in Workforce Development Chapter 8: The Community College Dean’s Role in Workforce Development Chapter 9: The Community College Faculty Member’s Role in Workforce Development Chapter 10: The Role of Community College Workforce Development Leaders and Staff in Workforce Development Chapter 11: What Community Leaders Can Do to Support Community Colleges Chapter 12: Trends Affecting the Ability of Community Colleges to Meet Needs of Future Students Chapter 13: Conversations with Business Leaders about the Role of Community Colleges Chapter 14: Other Thoughts Part III: The International Perspective Chapter 15: Interview with Weiping Shi Chapter 16: Interview with Hans-Peter Mengele Part IV: The Future Chapter 17: Observations on Community Colleges Chapter 18: Final Words About the Authors About the Interviewees Index
