There is far too much law for those who can afford it and far too little for those who cannot. Derek Bok affordlaw Change image and share on social
If we are prepared to invest the necessary time and effort, affirmative action can contribute to Harvard's quality and not detract from it. Derek Bok actionaffirmativecontribute Change image and share on social
Critics of American colleges typically attribute the failings of undergraduate education to a tendency on the part of professors to neglect their teaching to concentrate on research. In fact, the evidence does not support this thesis, except perhaps in major research universities. Derek Bok americanattributecollege share on social
Fewer than half of all university professors publish as much as one article per year. Derek Bok articlefewhalf Change image and share on social
Early admission programs tend to advantage the advantaged. Derek Bok admissionadvantageearly Change image and share on social
I won't say there aren't any Harvard graduates who have never asserted a superior attitude. But they have done so to our great embarrassment and in no way represent the Harvard I know. Derek Bok assertattitudeembarrassment Change image and share on social
Universities are in a position where they can think very creatively. Derek Bok creativelypositionuniversity Change image and share on social
I don't think the alternative to Yale is jail by any means. On the other hand, there is a mass of research that does show that there are real advantages to your subsequent career in going to selective institutions. Derek Bok advantagealternativecareer share on social
The oldest of the arts and the youngest of the professions. Derek Bok artoldprofession Change image and share on social
Despite the hours spent debating different models of general education, the choices faculties make rarely lead to any significant difference in the cognitive development of undergraduates. Derek Bok choicecognitivedebate Change image and share on social
