[abnry]

There is a tension between the two purposes universities have: To train students and to do research.

I want both, but I have a hard time disapproving of more focus on training students, as they are the true customers of universities.

[bee_rider]

A future where universities looked more like community colleges situated next to research institutes, rather than weirdly blending the two, could be neat.

Have people really interested in teaching rather than research teach the 100/200-level courses. The scientists next door can teach seniors and juniors, and show up for guest lectures.