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...College has worked diligently over the last five years to increase students’ safety on campus.” Then she went on to talk about blue-light phones, designated safe pathways, and the escort service—services that hardly anyone uses. Despite the promise to look into reversing some cuts, no commitments were made...
...students an environment of both intellectual and personal growth. FAS should not be making budget cuts that seriously endanger this core element of undergraduate life. Rather, the burgeoning administration, which has seen a staggering expansion in recent years, must take a fair share of the budget cuts and look to consolidate. We realize cuts will be felt across the board—but it would be a shame if they weren’t felt at all in the Harvard boardrooms...
...Over the past 10 years, FAS has added 230 administrative staffers to its payroll, while Houses have kept their staff size steady over the same time period. Central administrators thus need to look inward for cuts. The administration’s main role should be to support the faculty and students here in pursuing their educational and developmental goals. The administration should find savings at its own expense before endangering areas that have a direct and serious effect on the lives of students—like academics and House life. Specifically, given its recent rapid growth, the administration must strongly...
...when students become just another head in the crowd. An 18-student section is already too large to allow for desired personal attention and opportunities for discussion, and thus 18 should certainly not be the lower limit on section sizes. As a possible remedy to these cuts, professors should look into teaching or attending sections to supplement the experience, as a few excellent teachers already...
...Many smart budget cuts have been made, including those to unnecessary travel and consulting expenses. Yet, as administrators review these recent cuts and look toward making more in the future, they must ensure that the core functions of both House life and academic life are not seriously harmed. Given the administration’s rapid expansion in recent years, they must look internally for savings, even if this means difficult firings or adjustments...