The latest way to “measure” the university’s performance? Count the number of graduates. The measurement will figure in to how much money the state spends to support its university: more graduates, more money.
But as long as we’re looking at money, consider whether it requires more money to a) spend time working with students, helping them develop into thoughtful, discerning, creative participants in the world, or b) just give everyone a degree.
The ethical teacher is always under pressure.