Apparently, every period in recorded history has seemed confusing to those experiencing it.
There are abundant sources supporting this. But, even by discussing the state of things with elder relatives, one will immediately identify this feeling. Obviously, change has always topped the list of fears of our species. The vast majority of humans prefer sticking to a routine, regardless of what they may occasionally state.
So, it may be far-fetched to tag the 21st century, an age of utter confusion. Or, is it?
Examining the issue via a higher education perspective, it is evident that graduates entering the job market are astounded by the mere speed of change. They are forced to monitor rapid changes in the workplace, literally from day 1; AI, evolving skillsets, microlearning, to name a few. Faced with this stressful reality, graduates search for entities that can provide guidance.
Will this be provided by the organization they work for? By joining online groups and blogs that deal with change at the workplace?
Or by their Alma mater? A trusted universe of knowledge?
The number of graduates turning back to the institutions they obtained knowledge, is growing. This poses a challenge to higher education institutions: they have to evolve accordingly, to support their graduates, throughout their careers. This involves monitoring faculty-specific industries and creating upskilling courses for their respective alumni; and be prepared to offer such services for decades, following the professional development of their graduates.
The changes in higher education over the next years, will be ground breaking.
Written by Robert Pefanis.
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