Two-tiered system could be divisive. More consistency of professors in merit reward system university-wide. Little flexibility to reward high functioning folks. Some divisions have better performance overall. Standardize the standards.
System is set up so individuals are at the mercy of their unit.
Undergraduate programs tend to suffer when there are a lot of Ph.D. programs. Already a problem, such as relying on part-time faculty. Need increase in tenure-track faculty. System does not reward undergraduate teaching. Valuing system for undergraduate education needs to be part of the mission.