Changing Quote by Calvin Coolidge
“Changing a college curriculum is like moving a graveyard-you never know how many friends the dead have until you try to move them!”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement Address, Dartmouth College, 1925
Changing curricula is risky; hidden consequences emerge only after action is taken.
In simple terms: Curriculum changes reveal unexpected impacts.
Key Takeaway
Proceed cautiously with reforms.
Themes
education
change
risk
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
strategic
analytical
When to use this quote
- university planning
- policy updates
- faculty meetings
- student feedback
Key Concepts
Systems thinking
stakeholder analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden effects could a new curriculum have?
- Who must be consulted before redesign?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from entrenched interests may block change.
