The most successful models will include the total and systematic integration of technology into all aspects of the educational process. Educational institutions will see increased competition from business and the private sector in the delivery of educational services. There is an increasing need for universities to seek broadly based alliances in order to meet the ever rising student demands for the best possible educational opportunities. There is increasing tension within educational institutions between those who support the use of new technologies and those who support traditional methods. Satellite services are growing as a delivery option for education.
Educational policies continue to 'lag' behind technological advances.
Issues like articulation, credit, and tuition still need to be resolved. It is likely there will be less money for traditional education which will place a premium on technologically-supported solutions. There is a great need for 'scalable band-width' to facilitate more flexibility in implementing solutions to the diverse needs of users. The Governor's guiding principles, especially regarding the issue that the state should not own the network, continue to be viable.