Abstract

ABSTRACT As we enter the 21st century, faculty are faced with a variety of challenges that will redefine their roles in the educational process. Whether these challenges come from new technologies, government, students or business, faculty must be prepared to change the way they approach their jobs. In this paper, we first describe the factors that are either forcing or creating a need for change. We then focus on the numerous changes that a faculty member will need to make in time allocation and job performance. Though these changes will eliminate some of the academic freedoms we are used to they are necessary to prepare ourselves for the new expectations and demands of our constituents.