INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH CULTURE: A GROWING NEED FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATORS.

Abstract

This study analyzes the development of interdisciplinary research culture (IDRC) among the 21st century university educators. Increased demand for interdisciplinary research skills by the society prompted this research study. The few universities that offer interdisciplinary study programs indicated that interdisciplinary research principles must be enforced at departmental and institutional level. The university educators must do a compulsory diversity training course that is tied to tenure. Institutional leadership plays a crucial role in developing (IDRC). University leaders should facilitate interdepartmental and inter-university cross disciplinary research activities.