Public affairs programs engaging in Internet-mediated teaming are already finding themselves faced with many complex issues stemming from this growing trend. These issues affect faculty, students, and administrators in many significant ways, including changing intellectual property rights, increased workload, new student performance expectations, and increasing logistical and resource demands. This article offers an overview of these and other issues and related implications.
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