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“We are awash in content that needs to be taught, yet the vast majority of colleges give a large portion of their faculties' salaries to fund research.” quote by Clayton M. Christensen
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“We are awash in content that needs to be taught, yet the vast majority of colleges give a large portion of their faculties' salaries to fund research.”

Clayton M. Christensen

About This Quote

Source Book: The Innovator’s Dilemma, 1997

Colleges prioritize research funding over teaching, despite the need for content education.

In simple terms: Teaching is under‑funded.

Key Takeaway

Balance research and teaching priorities.

Themes

education funding academia

Mood

critical analytical

Type

academic commentary

When to use this quote

  • university budgeting
  • curriculum design
  • faculty development

Key Concepts

economics policy knowledge transfer

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can institutions value teaching more?
  • What incentives could shift focus?
A Different Perspective

Changing funding structures is complex.

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