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Are you talking about my argument? That's a policy choice more than a budgetary one. But Herbst was all about STEM, which is the correct area of focus. Classic liberal arts have a place of course. But if the state is subsidizing/funding public education, then it should direct that money in a way that produces graduates who become meaningful taxpayers, not Baristas at Starbucks. Not just CT, every state. The whole higher ed system is a house of cards right now.
I liked Herbst. I think she had the right ideas for the most part. Partner with business, focus on STEM.
I don't know very many liberal arts alum from UConn who are Baristas...
I'm very happy with my job and my BA.