There will be an increased emphasis on global, rather than national, needs in the educational and research endeavor. Increased levels of responsibility and accountability will be demanded from universities by their many constituencies. The CQI approach will find its way onto campuses, not only in fiscal and administrative affairs, but also in improving teaching, learning, and the process of creative inquiry. I would guess that some universities won't survive if they are unwilling to change. Look for distance learning to show a growth spurt.
Big names agree.
Management guru Peter Drucker gives traditional universities just 30 more years before dying off. K-12 educators should also prepare for a trickle down effect of the predicted growth spurt in distance learning at the university level. Under the old rules, competition was based on great products, low cost, and the best technology . Under the new rules, agility and speed are additional capabilities needed to win. These new rules mean that organizations must be different.