21st Century Reflections of an Academic Dean`

A global revolution to education is occurring. Information technology is not just changing disciplines but is also materially affecting the delivery process of a classroom and the learning process. Ironically the old British higher education system from centuries ago may revisit today because technology available to students of all ages. Addressing the challenges of this change will require higher education to revisit policies such as tenure requirements with the focus being to reduce fixed cost and increase accountability. It will require new changes in delivery systems and learning paradigm globally. Challenges of this era will require a different strategic assessment by key administrators to assure that future students and faculty affirm the necessary changes to programs and delivery of content.