Small world, kewp. UCSD? What part of the University? I worked in RMP for many years. UCSD is a great place. The UC System is a remarkable institution, very much an economic engine for the state.
Yep, I understand and agree re: boxing quantity/quality with available resources (programs, enrollment, student fees, etc.). I don’t know if it’s trivial, but certainly doable.
What do you think about the state and municipal situation? A large portion of the state budget, for example, is directed towards K-12 and healthcare. Not as many variables to ‘dial down’ (e.g. capping enrollment).
What happens to the City of San Diego? Seems like the smart Mayor/Council would have been shoring things up while the money was there. With the tide going out, I wonder what happens to the City’s prospects of avoiding bankruptcy?