I think any self-respecting educational institution ought to judge its policies by its best estimate of what their long-term consequences for their students and for the society will be. Derek Bok consequenceeducationalestimate Change image and share on social
The University has a moral obligation to provide equal opportunities to women, minority persons and all other groups who work or seek to work at Harvard. Derek Bok equalgroupharvard Change image and share on social
I think it's sort of an outrage that companies should have to hire firms to teach the college graduates they employ how to write. Derek Bok collegecompanyemploy Change image and share on social
Colleges do not merely offer preparation for the future; they occupy four years of a student's life, and an institution should do what it can to make these years absorbing and enjoyable. Derek Bok absorbcollegeenjoyable Change image and share on social
Freshly minted Ph.Ds typically teach the way their favorite professors taught. Derek Bok favoritefreshlymint 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
Although professors regard improving critical thinking as the most important goal of college, tests reveal that seniors who began their studies with average critical thinking skills have progressed only from the 50th percentile of entering freshmen to about the 69th percentile. Derek Bok 50th69thaverage share on social
I think the minority students that we admit to Harvard are every bit as meritorious as the white students that we admit. Derek Bok admitbiteharvard Change image and share on social
Apart from finding a first job, college graduates seem to adapt more easily than those with only a high school degree as the economy evolves and labor-market needs change. Derek Bok adaptchangecollege Change image and share on social
Education, and I regret to say this as an educator, but there's no indication that education has a direct effect on happiness. Derek Bok directeducationeducator Change image and share on social
