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
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
Freshly minted Ph.Ds typically teach the way their favorite professors taught. Derek Bok favoritefreshlymint Change image and share on social
I believe that Harvard can have, and must have, a strong affirmative action program that reflects our commitment to equal opportunity while fully respecting the academic standards of the University. Derek Bok academicactionaffirmative 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
Ever since economists revealed how much universities contribute to economic growth, politicians have paid close attention to higher education. Derek Bok attentionclosecontribute 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
There's a great deal of difference between thinking reflectively about moral issues and achieving higher standards of ethical behavior. Derek Bok achievebehaviordeal Change image and share on social
Economists who have studied the relationship between education and economic growth confirm what common sense suggests: The number of college degrees is not nearly as important as how well students develop cognitive skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving ability. Derek Bok abilitycognitivecollege share on social
