《Top_trends_in_Education_White_Paper》.pdf

Point of View 21st Century Trends for Higher Education Author Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti, IBSG Education Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG) Cisco IBSG Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Point of View 21st Century Trends for Higher Education “Education and training are key drivers of competitiveness. As the global economy has become more complex, it has become evident that to compete and maintain a presence in global markets, it is essential to boost the human capital endowments of the labor forces, whose members must have access to new knowledge, [and] be constantly trained in new processes and in the operation of latest technologies.” –World Economic Forum 2006 Global Competitiveness Index Introduction To help universities, colleges, and technical institutions achieve these goals, this paper describes the Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group’s (IBSG) point of view on 11 key trends for higher education in the 21st century, along with the role of technology in each. By understanding these trends and technologies, higher education institutions will be able to prepare students to become the next generation of productive employees and innovative leaders the world needs. These trends include: 1. Evergreen students 2. Globalization 3. Faculty support 4. Smart buildings 5. Enrollment and retention 6. Job alliances 7. Mobility