Learners will become increasingly isolated. New student markets will be created. There will be an increased ability to customize curricula to individual student needs. There is a potential decrease in future alumni support and financial ties to higher education institutions. There will be an impact on faculty tenure, promotion, and location.
Recommendations Invest in faculty development for information technology training.
Restructure existing educational budgets to support technology growth. Develop systems and procedures to ensure academic information integrity and security. Inventory facilities and develop standards for facility re-use and retrofit. Develop systems for advising and supporting students based on the shift to technological distance learning. Develop innovative ways of rewarding faculty.