We are dropping in our comparison to other universities.
Higher education is a competitive field.
We must, as a university, find a way to improve at a competitive rate. The University of Hawai'i offers a diversity of students rarely found in other universities. Our unique location and cultural mix provides unique opportunities for the UH system. If we wish to remain competitive, we're going to have to learn to make use of these opportunities. Budget and program cuts prove to be counterproductive to this end.