International Students at US Community Colleges: Opportunities, Challenges, and Successes

This book explores the experiences of international students and recent initiatives at US community colleges to support their potential, offering case studies, empirical chapters, and diverse career development opportunities. It addresses issues of access, enrolment barriers, college choice, and integration, and considers institutional factors that promote or inhibit success. It aims to provide insights for researchers, academics, and educators interested in multicultural education, international education, and higher education management.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume explores the experiences of international students and recent initiatives at U.S. community colleges to enhance support and nurture their potential. Through a diverse range of case studies, empirical chapters, and conceptual insights, the collection showcases the unique curricula and diverse career development opportunities available to international students at these institutions.

International Students at U.S. Community Colleges delves into critical issues such as student access, enrollment barriers, college choice, and the challenges associated with integration into academic and professional networks. It uncovers the institutional factors that either hinder or promote the success of international students at these colleges, aiming to inform faculty, student affairs administrators, and institutional policy-makers. Given the declining enrollment of international students, the book also examines the measures being taken by community college officials to ensure continued access and equity for these students.

Featuring insights from a diverse group of international scholars and on-the-ground case studies, this text serves as a valuable resource for researchers, academics, educators, and professionals interested in multicultural education, international and comparative education, and higher education management. Those with a specific interest in educational policy and the sociology of education will also find this book particularly insightful.

Weight: 489g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367640705