Bigger problems Quote by Teodoro A. Agoncillo
““That is why I'm not in favor of the UP today which is too big, because the standard goes down. The reason is that the bigger a University becomes, the bigger the problems regarding the faculty.””
About This Quote
Large universities dilute standards and exacerbate faculty issues; smaller institutions may maintain quality.
In simple terms: Bigger schools face more problems.
Key Takeaway
Consider optimal university size for quality.
Themes
education
institutional size
faculty
quality
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
educational
policy
When to use this quote
- university governance
- faculty recruitment
- curriculum design
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
organizational theory
higher education policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the ideal balance between scale and quality?
- How can large universities improve faculty conditions?
A Different Perspective
Size alone doesn't guarantee quality; governance matters.
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