Over the next 15 years, University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly wants to see 33,700 students graduate annually from the system of four-year and two-year colleges, up from 26,000 per year currently.
He says itâ??s a financial investment in the stateâ??s economic future.
Producing more college graduates is a laudable goal â?? and, yes, college degrees give adults an edge in the jobs market. How that growth is pursued will determine how effective such a plan will be.