Link community colleges with the regional universities. All academic programs offered by community colleges should be closely linked with the regional university in its area. Freshman and sophomore students, particularly those who do not intend to seek graduate degrees, should be encouraged to enroll in a community college for the first two years. The community colleges can be part of increasing access to higher education. They also focus entirely on undergraduate studies, unlike the UW and WSU, where the emphasis is on research and graduate programs.
Community colleges are productive and quick to respond to changes in the marketplace.
Stop treating Evergreen State College as a special child.