The nation's community colleges have an impressive to-do list: (1) Increase college completion by 50 percent by 2020; (2) Dramatically improve college readiness; (3) Close the American skills gap; (4) Refocus the community college mission; (5) Invest in new support structures; (6) Target public and private investments; and (7) Promote rigor and accountability. On paper, it's hard to argue with any of these seven recommendations outlined by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in its 2012 "Reclaiming the American Dream: Community Colleges and the Nation's Future" report. If community college leaders are going to improve student outcomes and reposition their institutions for future success, reform in these areas is a must. But, as exciting as these goals sound on paper, they can be diffi cult to achieve, especially at the institutional level, where change is never easy. Navigating these reforms takes time, dedication, and creative thinking. To get a clearer sense for how the nation's community college leaders are conducting this tough but necessary work, the editors of Community College Journal reached out to campus leaders responsible for promising reforms in four key areas: institutional culture; instructional programs and workforce partnerships; students services and advising; and professional development and training for future college leaders.