As the system moves into the 21 st century, it must also move toward a 21 st century learning-focused model, a model that necessitates the incorporation of technology. Review staffing patterns in all areas at the twelve CTCs and system office to ensure an equitable distribution of personnel for technology implementation among the various divisions. Strive for efficiency through the use of standard software in both administrative and academic areas. In 1972 there were only 150,000 computers in the world. By 1999 one company alone expects to ship 100 million computers.
Virtual reality is nearly as real as reality.
Increasingly, the training provided through the Network has lured students into certificate and associate degree credit offerings, and sometimes into baccalaureate programs at transfer institutions. That linkage can be enhanced through more careful attention to technological advances in the business and industry communities and through the articulation of credit-free and credit offerings. To successfully prepare students as workers and citizens, educators must incorporate into the curriculum experiences with creating and utilizing new forms of expression, such as multimedia. The closer the connections between business and industry needs and classroom delivery, whether for credit or credit-free, the better the colleges can contribute to the economic development of the state. Implement a tracking mechanism that will provide an environmental study of CTC needs of external constituencies as well as assist in assessment of current programs.