Although instructional designers are experienced and positioned to be leaders in online learning, it was not previously known how organizational structures influenced their ability to act as leaders in their institutions. This problem warranted a deep exploration of the organizational structures for instructional design teams in higher education.…

The potential for conflict between two roles of the law professor, as teacher/scholar and as paid consultant to clients, is examined. Concern is expressed that strongly held views sometimes as a consequence of an advocacy role may distort the scholarly role, compromising academic freedom. (MSE)