College Outdoor Rec Programs

So I've been loosely researching college outdoor rec programs and their backpacking offerings in particular and I'm finding some recurring themes. First, none are even approaching lightweight. Second, some even go so far as to name cotton as a good baselayer. I've contemplated contacting some of my local programs and offering them education on lightweight backpacking but have yet to do so. I'd be interested in hearing other's thoughts about this, especially if you've participated in these programs.