It may seem like all of a sudden, but it's something that's been in the making for years, probably a decade.
We must be wary of accepting any proposal merely because the case has dragged on for so long or because of the current economic condition of the state treasury and revenue projections.
There are students who really look forward to being able to see the blending of reality and theory ... meaning, making whatever you read in the textbook plain by giving everyday illustrations that you can relate to.
I thoroughly enjoyed being an advocate for the faculty as far as shared governance was concerned.