There are valid points on both sides of the debate. It's never a time to cut a solid computer science department. The thought is ridiculous. That being said, WW

There are valid points on both sides of the debate. It's never a time to cut a solid computer science department. The thought is ridiculous. That being said, WWU is absolutely not on the same level as (UW) University of Washington (for Computer Science and Engineering). I'm sure there's a lot of great talent at WWU (as there is at any institution) but much blame does fall on the University for not doing enough outreach to industry and academia to improve the quality of the department and reputation of students. If you want your University to thrive, push all you have into improving your CSE department, instead of cutting it. WWU, this is your chance to either make something of yourself, or crawl into a hole and die as a liberal arts ghetto, contributing no real value to society. (edited to cut down the snark)