Derek Bok is a distinguished lawyer and academic administrator, born on March 22, 1930. He has made substantial contributions to the field of education and legal practice, serving in several prominent roles throughout his career.
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“If you think the cost of education is high, think about ignorance.”
Source: Universities and the Future of America
“I suspect that no community will become humane and caring by restricting what its members can say.”
“Universities are institutions run by amateurs to train professionals.”
“There is far too much law for those who can afford it and far too little for those who cannot.”
“The oldest of the arts and the youngest of the professions.”
“Early admission programs tend to advantage the advantaged.”
“Fewer than half of all university professors publish as much as one article per year.”
“Freshly minted Ph.Ds typically teach the way their favorite professors taught.”
“Good teaching is creating really interesting generalizations out of war stories.”
“I think one thing that does cause unhappiness is protracted anxiety and worry.”
Source: Our Underachieving Colleges: A Candid Look at How Much Students Learn and Why They Should Be Learning More