Is our university system broken?
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Funding Challenges in Higher Education
This chapter examines the significant decline in funding for higher education in Australia from 1995 to 2021, highlighting the shift towards students as primary funders and the resulting financial burdens. It discusses the need for increased political support for universities amidst public skepticism and the implications of policies like the Job Ready Graduates arrangement. The dialogue calls for a re-evaluation of the societal value placed on higher education, advocating for universities to champion their contributions beyond just economic outcomes.
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