Call Quote by Derek Bok
“I think it's very important to emphasize that there are many, many different educational institutions in what we call higher education, and they educate an enormous diversity of students. I think all of those institutions have to define particular roles for themselves; they can't do everything at once.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: University Forum, 2005
Highlights diversity of higher education institutions, urging each to define specific roles rather than trying to do everything.
In simple terms: Institutions should focus on unique roles.
Define clear institutional missions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- university administration
- curriculum design
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance specialization and breadth?
- What defines an institution's core role?
Specialization may limit flexibility.