Repositioning for a virtual culture

The paper aims to provide administrators with a comprehensive view of the necessity for careful strategic planning to deal with the emerging “virtu‐versity.”

This paper examines current trends in e‐learning in the USA and extrapolates its impact to provide strategic guidance for colleges as they consider issues related to organization and governance, physical facilities and virtual environments.

The paper provides a suggested list of areas to consider before and during the transformation that leads to more on‐line courses and programs.

The paper is not based on empirical research and is confined primarily to what is occurring in the USA.

The paper offers an overview that can help administrators begin and continue planning for the explosion of e‐learning.

This paper gives a general and balanced view of the need for strategic positioning in considering how e‐learning may continue to affect higher education.