Question

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According to researcher Richard Vedder, only 21 cents of every added dollar that universities have spent over the past twenty-five years has gone to student instruction. Where did the other 79 cents go? If you are an undergraduate today, what tangible benefits of these increased university resources can you see around you?

Answer 1

According to researcher Richard Vedder, only 21 cents of every added dollar that universities have spent over the past twenty-five years has gone to student instruction. Where did the rest 79 cents go?

The question is understandable, as in the field of education only little investment is needed for the student instruction and to educate them. But in the modern world there are millions and millions of dollars spent in the field of education. But this investment is reasonable as the education system doesn't only means the student instructions but there are many other resources and infrastructures needed for the process of students instruction to take place smoothly and effectively. So the rest 79 cents of every dollar spent by universities have gone in the creating of the resources and infrastructures of the university.

If I am an Undergraduate today, may be from any university, I can see many tangible benefits of these increased university resources around me like that of -

• The big libraries with large number of books which helped me getting knowledge on any topic.
• The computer labs/centres and other multimedia equipments used for instructions, which helped me to study according to the modern systems which were not available to the previous students(10-15 years back).
• The infrastructures at the university like modern buildings, chairs and desks etc which help us to make ourselves comfortable so that there is no difficulty in study.
• Development of the grounds/courts and equipments and other items for the development of sports in the university. These developments have given opportunities to many players to choose their careers in the field of sports.