Trib: Higher Ed Needs Road Show

Sending all four presidents on the road once again would seize public attention beyond the four college and university towns - all of which now rely predominantly on Democrats to represent them in the GOP-controlled Legislature. It would enable higher education to convey its message directly to Idaho voters - rather than relying exclusively on relationships with key lawmakers. And it would telegraph to Idaho parents and students alike the severity of the demolition job now in progress. In one year, 20 percent of the money Idaho invested in its four-year schools has disappeared. Given the faltering state budget, more cuts are expected/ Marty Trillhaase , Lewiston Tribune. More here .

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Question: What do you think of Marty Trillhaase’s suggestion that university presidents in Idaho travel together around the state to bring a united message re: higher education woes?