For many of us, however, we often feel like the new opportunities arrive faster than we can seize them. In this environment going slowly is not an option. The new challenge is to make informed decisions in record time. Or, I won't be here tomorrow. Or, I will starve to death.
Today there are a number of contemporary challenges facing higher education in general.
The challenge of enhancing outcomes assessment and communicating impact. A mandate for containing costs and finding new sources of financial support as a result of stagnant or dwindling funding from traditional sources. The unprecedented opportunity to use information technology to disseminate knowledge. The urgent imperative to develop human capital through lifelong learning. A need to emphasize a customer-centric approach to education.