As someone who embraces technology whole-heartedly, I acknowledge the need and challenge of staying informed and keeping pace with the ever-evolving technology of today’s world. With this book, I am able to do just that. By focusing on ten 21st century technologies, this book serves as a well-researched and thoughtfully-compiled foundation for all educators and administrators; it details what to know, what to embrace now, and what to watch and account for in the near future.

Jenny Billings, Chair of English and Study Skills, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

A Baseline of Development: Higher Education and Technology, reflects extensive research and clearly explains the vast entrepreneurial potential of new and emerging industries as well as the opportunities for higher education to prepare to educate and train the workforce for jobs that did not exist a mere five years ago. The book also discusses the challenges faced by both community colleges and universities to create the programs of study that will be essential in the education and training of a workforce that is equipped to continue to develop these emerging technologies and to provide technical support as new products are produced. A Baseline of Development: Higher Education and Technology should serve as a wake-up call for institutions of higher education to get ready to meet the challenge of creating a highly trained workforce that will be vitally important as these new industries grow at an exponential rate.

Frank J. Tamberelli, Lead Faculty, Integrated Business Program, University of Central Florida

A Baseline of Development: Higher Education and Technology, is an insightful compilation of research on 21st century technology, its growth, and its implications on higher education. Written collaboratively by those working in higher education who have the vision to see the value of advanced technology, this book should inspire all educators to explore its application.

Charlesa Hann, PhD, Director, Adult and Graduate Education Programs, Wingate University

An excellent follow-up to Facing an Exponential Future (2018). It gives community colleges and universities a roadmap for future program development needed to meet the technological growth society faces.

John Mckay, EdD, President, South Piedmont Community College, NC (Retired)

College and university leaders are expected to be looking forward constantly, scanning the horizon for the new innovations that will impact the marketplace, and thus, affect programs of study at their institutions. In a Baseline of Development: Higher Education and Technology, Staat details numerous technologies that have transformed the educational landscape and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future. A great read for academic leaders.

Heather Woodson, EdD, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Gaston College, NC