Accomplished Quote by Ernest L. Boyer
“We hear a lot of talk these days about teaching values in higher education. Frankly, I am not sure this can be accomplished through a separate course in morality or ethics. I am convinced, however, that values are sustained on campus by the honesty of our words, and by the confidence we have in the words of others.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Higher Education Values, 1990s
Values are best cultivated through everyday honesty and mutual trust rather than isolated ethics courses.
In simple terms: Values grow through honest interaction.
Key Takeaway
Foster honesty and trust on campus.
Themes
education
ethics
trust
community
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- student life
- faculty development
- policy making
- peer mentorship
Key Concepts
pedagogy
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can daily honesty be measured?
- What barriers exist to trust building?
A Different Perspective
Changing culture is slow and may face institutional inertia.
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