The Future of Universities and the University of the Future An Address-Workshop at The University of Ottawa May 2, 2000 Led by David G. Brown, Vice President.

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The Future of Universities and the University of the Future An Address-Workshop at The University of Ottawa May 2, 2000 Led by David G. Brown, Vice President and Dean (ICCEL) Wake Forest University

Personal Objective This Morning To Get Each of You to Change Your Personal Behavior this Afternoon & Next Week (maybe even longer) because of an insight that you have reached for yourself as a consequence of spending the next 2 hours here. [Not Elegant: Only Important]

History Lesson Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image Universities Adapt! 67/74 oldest institutions are universities!

If Not In The University, Where Will Society... Certify & Label New Talent? House “out of season” Ideas? Motivate New Learners? Evaluate Information? Archive Ideas? Nurture Values and Cultural Sensitivities? Induce Young People To Invest In Themselves? Protect Maturing Learners & Experimentors? Form Friendships and Networks? Build Public Monuments? Attract Quality Jobs? Provide Parks and Entertainment Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Working Premise Overall demand for education will expand! Colleges will continue to be a major provider The “College Role” will change! Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Let’s Interact! Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

New “Student” Mentality Nintendo Problem Solving Immediacy Multi-Tasking & Channel Changing Keyboarding; Not Handwriting Always In Touch Interactivity Open Information Shared Authority & Second Opinions Next Best Option Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

New Faculty Roles Less Content Transmission: More Access & Evaluation Strategy + Applications (Practice) Certifying & Sequencing Learning Strategy Forming & Monitoring Learning Groups Less Control (More Textbook-like Supplements, Alternate Authorities, Less Standardization, Competitive Options) Open for Inspection Continuous Interaction (Never Ending) Collaborative Teaching (with content specialists, designers, students) Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

By Don Tapsott Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Let’s Interact! Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Lessons Learned from Business and.com Customize and Individualize Acquire and Use Metadata Outsource (eliminate middle managers, reduce data entry) Partner. Integrate vertically. Seek Correspondent Relationships. Sell “high prestige, high recognition” branded services. Become an entry portal & establish lifelong connectives. Market Big Time Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Lessons Learned from Education and.edu Customize and Individualize Enable Interaction Encourage Collaboration Emphasize Communication Nurture Community Expect Professorial Technological Proficiency Assure Robust Networks & Access to Technical Advice Reduce Cycle Time Be Nimble Recognize Potential Competitors Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

93 Courses 36 Universities 143 Professors 26 Disciplines Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Beliefs of 91/93 Vignette Authors Pedagogy and Philosophy Interactive Learning Learn by Doing Collaborative Learning Integration of Theory and Practice Communication Visualization Different Strokes for Different Folks From Interactive Learning January, 2000 From Anker Publishing David G. Brown, Editor Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

THE WAKE FOREST PLAN THE WAKE FOREST PLAN F96: IBM 365XD, 16RAM, 100Mhz, 810MB, CD-ROM, 14.4 modem F97: IBM 380D, 32 RAM, 130Mhz, 1.35GB, CD-ROM, 33.6 modem F98: IBM 380XD, 64 RAM, 233 Mhz, 4.1GB, CD-ROM, 56 modem F99: IBM 390, 128 RAM, 333 Mhz, 6GB, CD-ROM, 56 modem F99: IBM 390, 128 RAM, 333 Mhz, 6GB, CD-ROM, 56 modem Thinkpads for all New Every 2 Years Graduation Printers for all Wire Everything Standard Software Full Admin Systems IGN for Faculty Keep Old Computers New People 50% Faculty Trained 85% CEI Users 98% +15% Tuition ~$1500/Yr/Student 4 Year Phase In Pilot Year Now 4 Classes Plan for 2000 Order at---

Computers Enhance My Teaching/Learning Via-- Presentations Better--20% More Opportunities to Practice & Analyze--35% More Access to Source Materials via Internet--43% More Communication with Faculty Colleagues, Classmates, and Between Faculty and Students--87% Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Computers allow people---- to belong to more communities to be more actively engaged in each community with more people over more miles for more months and years TO BE MORE COLLABORATIVE Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Let’s Interact! Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

The New University Bricks and Mortar Stay--including health clubs Brokers Emerge--the most common function Entrepreneurship Thrives--focus required Libraries Become Resource Centers--help Confederations Flourish--mergers too International Alliances Multiply--not only distance ed Schedules Metabolize Around Commencement Outsourcing Expands--services and courses Funding Diversifies--mix public and entrepreneurial Databases Center Around the Student--my.yahoo Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

The New Professoriate Team Research--science methods spread Electronic Publications--most rigorous format Paper Archiving--most enduring format Collaborative Teaching--design teams & confederations Adjunct Faculty--alumni & practitioners Institutes & Centers--departments & disciplines recede Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

The New Curriculum The Rule--not all F2F or Virtual On Campus Distance Learning--3 in residence, 2 by distance Intimate F2F Classes--greater variability Customized Textbooks--from many vendors Learning Cohorts & Communities--essential for motivation Lifelong Programming-- , portals, tech support Continuous Communication--before & after degrees The Student-Designed Degree--learning objectives & styles The Math Emporium Model--one of the new models Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Act Now (Technology) -Pass Faculty Motion That All Teaching May Proceed on the Assumption That All Students Have Internet Access -Assure Robust Communication Networks -Aim for 95% of Faculty Use of CEL by Fully Voluntary Means -Adopt & Support a “Preferred” Laptop, CMS, and Software -Budget for Electronic Databases -Outsource More Bureaucracy & Instructional Components Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

ACT NOW (VISION) -Build Brand Identity -Build “Communities of Learners” & Link All Programs to Participation in and Access to Those Communities -Expand and Enrich Co-Curricular Programs -Choose & Nurture A Few Areas For Worldwide Prominence -Maintain Aura of Impartiality & Rationality -Rejoice in the Flexibility & Survivability of Universities Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

Moving Ahead: Guiding Themes and Agenda to the Year 2000

Let’s Interact! Overall Speech Outline Universities Adapt The New Forces Hints of Change The New Image

David G. Brown Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, N.C http//: fax: