The purpose of the course is to provide graduate students with an understanding and contextual knowledge of the professoriate and issues facing higher education. These topics include faculty roles and responsibilities, changing demographics and nature of students/learners, the impact of technology upon higher education, diversity and inclusiveness, paradigm shifts in the academy, ethical issues and professional standards, global perspectives on higher education, and external forces influencing the college/university. - See more at: http://graduateschool.vt.edu/gs/tge/fp_courses#GRAD%205104%20%20%20Preparing%20the%20Future%20Professoriate

This course is taught by Dr. Karen DePauw, Vice President and Dean of Graduate Education (learn more about Dean DePauw here: http://graduateschool.vt.edu/deanscorner )