Bigs Quote by Daniel J. Evans
“I might say that in retrospect, looking at where the community college system is today, I think we may have gone too far. The community college system is so big, so broad, so consuming of tax money.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Policy Address, Washington State, 1995
The expansion of community colleges has become overly large and costly, potentially exceeding their intended purpose.
In simple terms: Community colleges may be too big and expensive.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate scope and funding of community colleges.
Themes
education
public policy
budgeting
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
policy
When to use this quote
- state budgeting
- higher education planning
- taxpayer concerns
Key Concepts
institutional growth
tax allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- Is bigger always better for education?
- How can we balance access with cost?
A Different Perspective
Large systems can become inefficient and dilute quality.
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