The purpose of this collection of eight essays is to demonstrate some of the ways in which the culture of British colleges of further education are being consciously changed to meet the demands of the 21st century. The essays are: (1) "Change Where Contrasting Cultures Meet," (Will Bridge) which examines the experiences of South Thames College; (2) "Constructing Capability," (Ruth Silver) which focuses on the development of student and staff charters at Lewisham College; (3) "Changing College Culture," (Tony Henry) which discusses college management and leadership in reference to the experiences of East Birmingham College; (4) "Inspiring a Shared Vision," (Ann Limb) which addresses the role of leadership and the promotion of learning at Milton Keynes College; (5) "A Vision and Culture for the Future," (Richard Gorringe) which sets out the vision of Norton Radstock College; (6) "Culture Change: A Personal View," (Ken Ruddiman) an examination of the nature of cultural change by the chief executive of Sheffield College; (7) "Re-Engineering the Culture of a College," (Nick Lewis) which describes the management process and reorganization of Broxtowe College; and (8) "Incorporation of the City of Bath College," (Justin Togher) which describes the effects of incorporation on the administration and staff of the City of Bath College. (MDM)