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WSU is headed in the wrong direction | The Seattle Times
- 💡 WSU's national ranking among public universities dropped from 71st in 2016 to 96th in 2023.
- 📉 Faculty numbers at WSU decreased by 11% since 2019.
- 🎓 Total enrollment on all five WSU campuses decreased by 16.2% since 2019.
- 🏫 Fall 2023 freshman enrollment at the Everett campus was only nine students.
- 📈 Meanwhile, enrollment at other Washington universities remained unchanged or increased.
- 🚪 WSU's leadership faces criticism for failing to address enrollment challenges effectively.
- 💰 WSU's administrative expansion hasn't shown added value and has duplicated duties.
- 💼 Budget cuts at WSU have been successive, threatening core education and research programs.
- 📚 Limiting teaching assistants could prolong graduation times for students.
- 📊 Surveys reflect dissatisfaction with WSU's leadership and operations.
- 🏛️ WSU's role in statewide thought leadership regarding higher education policy has reportedly diminished.
- 🔄 Former WSU provosts advocate for change in university direction.
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https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/wsu-is-headed-in-the-wrong-direction/
