I would like to know if increased staff support, specifically by adding to understaffed offices and departments, is something we can expect in the coming year. The talk about Tidal Wave II usually mentions increasing faculty numbers but I have yet to see any mention of bringing staff positions up to a better ratio to support faculty and students. The fact that there are too many sociology majors with too few classes for them to take. Students are supposed to be offered a chance at enrichment and education. With UCSB growing in prestige as it is, I am surprised that we cannot accomadate our students.
Students deserve the opportunity to learn that they have worked so hard to get.
I find it VERY hard to imagine that UCSB does not provide day care for it's staff. The single most important issue that concerns me today is the Highway 217 renovation debate. The outcome will directly affect me and my commute time, as well as that of other visitors to the campus. It's not fair considering the cost of living in Santa Barbara. Just looked at the new web site for staff and wanted to congratulate you on a great idea that's been a long time coming.