> just a bunch of mathematicians holding lectures

Unless they are doing this on a streetcorner, they'll need SOME admin support. And, you know, to be paid. Small stuff like that.

I'm not trying to argue that higher-ed might not be bloated -- I'm saying the author isn't connecting the dots. They are doing "things" _he_ doesn't like, so they should stop doing THAT! Except, it should be the consumers (ie students) who should have a say.

But why herd cats and build consensus when you can proclaim and get on a board where you can dictate what services people should not get.