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Administrators Quote by Henry Rosovsky

“I focus on faculty, as opposed to facilities, budgets, endowments or students. I do so because I believe, based on many decades of work as a teacher, a scholar and an administrator, that the quality of the faculty determines the quality of the university. Everything else flows from the quality of…” quote by Henry Rosovsky
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“I focus on faculty, as opposed to facilities, budgets, endowments or students. I do so because I believe, based on many decades of work as a teacher, a scholar and an administrator, that the quality of the faculty determines the quality of the university. Everything else flows from the quality of the faculty. If the faculty are good, you will attract good students and you will have alumni who will raise funds for you.”

Henry Rosovsky

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on University Governance, Henry Rosovsky, 1995

The author argues that faculty quality is the primary driver of a university's overall success, influencing students, funding, and reputation.

In simple terms: Good teachers make great universities.

Key Takeaway

Invest in hiring and retaining top faculty.

Themes

education leadership quality impact

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

advisory strategic

When to use this quote

  • faculty recruitment
  • professional development
  • strategic planning
  • fundraising initiatives

Key Concepts

human capital institutional excellence academic reputation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can universities balance faculty investment with infrastructure needs?
  • What metrics best assess faculty quality?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting facilities and resources can limit faculty effectiveness and student experience.

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