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
Universities Adapt!
67/74 oldest institutions are universities!
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
If Not In The University,
Where Will Society...
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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?
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Build Public Monuments?
Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Attract Quality Jobs?
Hints of Change
Provide Parks and Entertainment
The New Image
Working Premise
• Overall demand for education will expand!
• Colleges will continue to be a major provider
• The “College Role” will change!
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
Let’s Interact!
1. With the three working premises, I tend to (a) agree, (b),
disagree, or (c) am undecided. Circle One of the above
options. Add a COMMENT.
Comment Box---
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
New “Student” Mentality
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Nintendo Problem Solving
Immediacy
Multi-Tasking & Channel Changing
Keyboarding; Not Handwriting
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Always In Touch
Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Interactivity
Hints of Change
The New Image
Open Information
Shared Authority & Second Opinions
Next Best Option
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,
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Competitive Options)
Universities Adapt
The New Forces
• Open for Inspection
Hints of Change
• Continuous Interaction (Never Ending) The New Image
• Collaborative Teaching (with content specialists,
designers, students)
By Don Tapsott
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
Factor
Traditional
Proposed
Educational Outcome
Classsroom
Focal Point
Learning Model
Content
Faculty Role
Faculty Presence
Academic Calendar
Institution
Student Populations
Degree
Physical
Faculty
Presentation
Standardized
Transmit Information
Individual/Autonomous
Fixed
Centralized
On Campus
Competency
Virtual
Students
Discovery
Individualized
Facilitate Learning
Teams
Flexible
Decentralized
Global
Source: Don Tapscott
Let’s Interact!
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
2. Among the forces for change that were mentioned, which is least
likely or least significant? What other forces for change should have
been mentioned?
Which changes have I mentioned as “significant” that you believe should be omitted from the list?
What additional changes should be mentioned?
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Lessons Learned from
Business and .com
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
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
Lessons Learned from
Education and .edu
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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
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Universities Adapt
Be Nimble
The New Forces
Recognize Potential Competitors
Hints of Change
The New Image
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
93 Courses
36 Universities
143 Professors
26 Disciplines
http://www.ankerpub.com/
Beliefs of 91/93 Vignette Authors
Pedagogy and Philosophy
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From Interactive Learning
January, 2000
From Anker Publishing
David G. Brown, Editor
Interactive Learning
Learn by Doing
Collaborative Learning
Integration of Theory and Practice
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Communication
Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
Visualization
The New Image
Different Strokes for Different Folks
ICCEL -- Wake Forest University, 2000
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
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Thinkpads for all
New Every 2 Years
Own @ Graduation
Printers for all
Wire Everything
Standard Software
Full Admin Systems
IGN for Faculty
Keep Old Computers
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40+30 New People
50% Faculty Trained
85% CEI Users
98% E-Mail
+15% Tuition
~$1500/Yr/Student
4 Year Phase In
Pilot Year
Order at--Now 4 Classes
http://iccel.wfu.edu
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Computers Enhance My
Teaching/Learning Via--
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
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%
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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
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
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Let’s Interact!
3. What additional lessons are to be learned, lessons that give
us a hint of the future for universities, from the business and
education?
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
The New University
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The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
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
The New Professoriate
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The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
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
The New Curriculum
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
The 80-20 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--email, portals, tech support
Continuous Communication--before & after degrees
The Student-Designed Degree--learning objectives & styles
The Math Emporium Model--one of the new models
Act Now (Technology)
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
-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
ACT NOW (VISION)
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Universities Adapt
The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
-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
Moving Ahead:
Guiding Themes and Agenda to the Year 2000
Let’s Interact!
4. What would you add to or strike from the image of the
future university? What other actions would you recommend
taking today?
Add to the Image of the University of the Future:
Strike from Brown’s Image of the University of the Future:
Actions to be taken right away:
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The New Forces
Hints of Change
The New Image
David G. Brown
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27109
336-758-4878
email: brown@wfu.edu
http//:www.wfu.edu/~brown
fax: 336-758-4875
ICCEL -- Wake Forest University, 2000