Universities are broke. So let’s cut the pointless admin and get back to teaching

8/24/2017

In this opinion piece, the author argues that universities have become overly bureaucratic and administratively burdened, often neglecting the core purpose of teaching and learning. The author criticizes the growth of administrative positions within universities and the emphasis on metrics and rankings, which leads to a focus on superficial measures rather than the quality of education. The article calls for a reevaluation of university priorities, suggesting that greater resources should be directed towards teaching and student support instead of administrative tasks. The author emphasizes the importance of universities in fostering critical thinking and intellectual growth, asserting that the current administrative overload is hindering their ability to fulfill this role effectively.

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