<p>I think everyone is making way too much out of this report. Uva is one of the top 5 (if not top 2 or 3) public universities in the country. </p>
<p>The BOR (like may other public universities) wants to raise tuition, increase the number of OOS (by being more “competitive”) and increase (or at least keep steady) state funding.</p>
<p>They then hired a consultant, that tells them exactly that; they NEED to do these things to be competitive!! </p>
<p>This report is about overcoming the state’s reluctances to increase tuition and funding. The politicians feel, to serve their constituents(and win that next election!), they need to keep tuition low and ensure Virginia residents have access to the school (by limiting OOS).</p>
<p>This conflict is not unique to UVa. </p>
<p>By the way, 26% of undergrads are OOS, and 7% are foreign. Should the state flagship university look to increase this number?</p>