Colleges Quote by Clayton M. Christensen
“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.”
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.
Balance research and teaching priorities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- university budgeting
- curriculum design
- faculty development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions value teaching more?
- What incentives could shift focus?
Changing funding structures is complex.