Reducing the number of faculty members is not an option. Prior enrollment growth projections anticipated growth in distance education, which would put much of the burden on information technology. Enrollment projections may be shifted with initiatives that will increase access. New assumptions must be considered, including the impact of changes in admissions policy on the access initiative, and differences in tuition. Technology will become obsolete in 3-5 years and require replacement.
Physical facilities have a much longer useful life span.
Community college funding for buildings comes from local taxpayers. It may be pointed out that 38 other states fund buildings on state university campuses. It is not unheard of, therefore, to ask the state legislature for money to improve or develop the infrastructure. Of major importance is how to improve math and science teaching at the K-12 level. Future concerns include the fact that many current teachers are close to retirement, while at the same time, the population growth will cause a need for experienced teachers.