A Proposed Model of a Future University in the Era of the Artificial Intelligence Transformative Society: From Why to How
- 1 Institute of Strategic Studies on Governance, Dhahrane, KSA
- 2 Prince Mohamad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Dhahrane, KSA
Abstract
This paper is an attempt to circumscribe briefly the evolution and the revolution of the Global Society in which we live (usually called the Transformative Society) that embedded a huge change in technologies, digitalization, and knowledge-based economy. We need to develop future oriented curricula for “a new university paradigm” that adjust dynamically with the needs of the society and the employers to make the students straightforwardly ready from an output of the new model of university to a swift productive input for the employers. This will help the economy to be more competitive and improve the wellbeing of the Citizens in terms of health and better quality of life. While a traditional University sells degrees, the New Model of University we are offering sells skills for students and prospective employees who want to be life learners equipped with the cutting edge technologies and knowhow. We wil l use coop programs, in-field learning, and international internships to exchange with worldwide student through a wealth of network.
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