A large part of this discussion (also the comments) is neglecting that the major role of these institutions is as research institutions. Distributing that would

A large part of this discussion (also the comments) is neglecting that the major role of these institutions is as research institutions. Distributing that would help alleviate the publish and perish state of so much of academia. So many of the schools are cutting the number of actual professors, in part due to lack of funding.