Research university

[G.P.Burdell]

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In research (read: technical departments) universities under grads are seen as, and treated as aggravating and unavoidable nuisances.

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<p>What a sophomoric comment. My only possible reply is that it is completely untrue.</p>

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In research (read: technical departments) universities under grads are seen as, and treated as aggravating and unavoidable nuisances.

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<p>Even at public schools, tuition usually accounts for less than 20% of the school’s revenue but over 50% of the cost. Schools like Georgia Tech would actually make a profit every year if they stopped admitting students and sold off the academic buildings. </p>

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In research (read: technical departments) universities under grads are seen as, and treated as aggravating and unavoidable nuisances.

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<p>Teaching performance is part of the tenure requirement at every college I’ve ever visited.</p>