| Abstract: | Nicholson speculates that in the 21st century, universities evolve to become quite different from their precursor institutions. The changes, fuelled by the unwillingness of students to enrol in overpriced and overrated degree-granting programs, have propelled higher education in two directions. In 2030, one type of higher education takes place in ‘Experience Camps.' These organisations are publicly funded enterprises which provide study and social service experiences for a relatively small group of students. They take place in physical settings such as former military bases and farms. ‘Advanced Learning Networks' are the other type of higher education enterprise. These are vast distance learning enterprises without campuses, and they provide high quality education to a great number of students around the world, while offering a variety of opportunities for faculty. |
