The problem is that administrators come and go every few years, but the “inmates” are there for the long haul. They know that if the new boss comes up with some idea they don’t like, or may force them to make changes, all they have to do is play along for a year or two until some other new guy comes in and things will head off in another direction. Bureaucracy 101: Just do the minimum to stay employed and never make any decisions or actions that might be taking a risk.