The interviewees indicated that college administrators, vice presidents and deans are given the flexibility to hire WFD faculty as needed. This flexibility is in direct contrast to the hiring of other types of positions. Because WFD is mission driven to be flexible and responsive, WFD faculty are expected to be flexible and responsive. They are expected to work at short notice because they have flexible teaching schedules. They are responsive to WFD needs and their partnerships with business and industry. It was common throughout the study for the interviewees to state that the faculty are able to drop everything at once and change direction immediately if it meant serving the community and/or the company involved in training. New technologies, new certification requirements, and new hires within a company exacerbate the need for up-to-date instruction. WFD faculty are expected to accommodate these needs and are compensated appropriately for their efforts.