With the ever-changing nature of hardware and software, academic IT departments have a large dilemma--constantly changing with the current direction of the prevailing wind (Considering emerging technologies, certifications, private academic institutions and expense), or to maintain traditional courses of study based in teaching theoretical concepts, while adopting some of the newer technologies. Other considerations are that IT changes can't happen overnight and that there is administrative red-tape with which to contend; additionally, sometimes there is resistance to change from established faculty who don't wish to expend the time and energy to learn newer technologies. Furthermore, Two-year college IT departments must constantly evaluate High School curricula and articulations with traditional four-year colleges so a fit is made for the student, whether it is a two-year graduate who wants to enter or re-enter the workforce, a student who wants to complete an undergraduate degree, or one currently in IT who wants to learn new skills. Our paper and presentation will consider the above questions and will discuss what academic changes should occur in academic IT, what should stay the same, and how these departments can effect the changes necessary to survive, while also considering what possible steps can be taken to alleviate the significant strain constant change puts on faculty and resources. [For complete proceedings, see ED490133.]