Danny, there is no such thing as a "free education". Even the education in K-12 isn't free; you pay for it through the State tax structure. However, I do enjoy and agree with most of the content and spirit of your post. Unfortunately, it is disrespectful when wasteful spending occurs from Administration, and in turn they plead poverty and demand that the instructors take a pay cut.

The tuition increases have far exceeded the rise in inflation for many years now. How can Administration demand pay cuts as new and excessive homages to Administration and donors are built? It's very poor form. Administration should lead by example. If they want a pay cut from instructors, share the burden. Unfortunately, that will not happen; generally Administrators make more than instructors and would never cut their own pay.