Introduction: “The Times They Are a'Changin”

The article focuses on the status of the modern research university. There is an argument that the research university has been influenced by societal forces. In the article The Academic Life: Realistic Changes Needed for Business School Students and Faculty Terry Mitchell believes there are demands being placed on the academic faculty of business schools. It is suggested that business school professors need to change how they teach. Mitchell argues that doctoral education in business education must change. Mitchell offers guidelines for business educators and how doctoral programs in business can be redesigned to better prepare the student.