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Building Collaborative Learning Communities to Drive Student Success

Robin Dhakal (The University of Arizona Global Campus, USA), William G. Davis (The University of Arizona Global Campus, USA), and Kira Heske (The University of Arizona Global Campus, USA)
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Release Date: September, 2025 | Copyright: © 2026 | Pages: 490
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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9798337307961
ISBN13 Softcover: 9798337307978
EISBN13: 9798337307985
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0796-1

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Building collaborative learning communities has emerged as a powerful strategy to help enhance students’ engagement, achievement, and success. By fostering environments where students and educators can work together, these communities create a culture of shared responsibility and respect to support a deeper understanding and long-term academic development. As education continues to evolve, especially in the wake of digital transformation and diverse learning needs, cultivating strong, inclusive learning communities is key to driving meaningful and sustained student outcomes.

Building Collaborative Learning Communities to Drive Student Success explores the dynamics between leadership theory and practice and addresses the pressing challenges faced by today’s educational institutions. It provides a valuable resource for those seeking to cultivate a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, enhancing student success in higher education. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence, mentorship, and talent development, this book is an excellent resource for educational leaders, administrators, faculty, researchers, and more.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Assessment
  • Collaborative Coaching
  • Collaborative Learning Communities
  • Collaborative Synergy
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration
  • Educational Leadership
  • Higher Education
  • Mentorship
  • Online Learning Communities
  • Self-Efficacy
  • Soft Skills
  • Talent Development

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Robin Dhakal is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona Global Campus. He earned an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Economics from University of South Florida and a B.A. in Business/Economics and Mathematics/Computer Science from Warren Wilson College. His academic research focuses on development economics and political economy. He has been teaching Economics in colleges and universities for the past eleven years. In his free time, he loves to travel, hike, and explore the outdoors.
Bill Davis is an Assistant Professor and a Program Chair at the University of Arizona Global Campus. Bill has extensive experience and education in all aspects of business: consultant, management, leadership, sales, marketing, strategic planning, human resources, and organizational change. He has over three decades of experience working in the beverage industry, specifically in the PepsiCo system, a Fortune 500 company, serving in front, middle management, and executive level leadership positions. Bill is a pracademic who successfully transitioned his highly successful career into academia. He has published over 160+ short articles, coauthored “Staying Engaged it’s Essential!,” sharing his leadership and management wisdom, has taught over 320+ courses in higher education in online and on ground modalities and has developed curriculum, and has over 20 years of extensive academic experience.
Kira Heske, as the Associate Director of the Learning Support team at the University of Arizona Global Campus, oversees the Library, Writing Center, and Tutoring supports provided to students, faculty, and staff. She is passionate about leading a team of librarians and writing consultants dedicated to ensuring UAGC students have access to quality learning supports and services so they can succeed in their educational goals and beyond. Kira holds a Master of Library and Information Science from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and a Master’s of Arts degree in English from San Diego State University.

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