The demographic changes likely to occur in the next ten years pose no great changes for sociology. In sum, we expect a decrease neither in the quantity nor in the quality of the student body. Nor does the expected increase of 1.4 percentage points in the proportion of the African-American population warrant any change in departmental actions. Nor will other changes in the ethnic diversity of the Montclair student body. The fate of banks in Korea affects jobs in New Jersey.
Globalization is an unavoidable fact of life.
Incorporate a global perspective in the appropriate courses A Changing Montclair . There are also changes at Montclair which will affect our department. The University's commitment to multi-disciplinary efforts offers us opportunities to work with others in the creation and implementation of new programs. Although this new major may mean a slowing in the increase in the numbers of our majors and minors, it will probably mean an increase in the demand for sociology courses that are part of this program. If the University moves towards the establishment of a program or a major in Environmental Studies, our department will no doubt be one of the partners in this enterprise as well.