The Nature and Purposes of the University [microform] : A Discussion Memorandum. Interim Report
- Bib ID:
- 5219361
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Harvard Univ., Cambridge , MA. Univ. Committee on Governance
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED048818
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1971
- 18 p.
- Summary:
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This report on the nature and purposes of Harvard University presents: (1) a brief overview of the present governance crisis at Harvard; (2) a discussion of the traditional values and purposes of the University; and (3) the issues facing the University. These issues include: (1) the external aspects of corporate decisions, i.e., the question of the types of decisions that are proper and improper for the University to make as a corporate entity; (2) the problem of relative emphasis that should be given to the University's functions of education, research, preservation of culture, and direct service to community; (3) the choice of structure for scholarly endeavor; (4) University-wide educational policies; (5) the respective roles in governance of students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and governing boards; (6) the administration of justice; (7) financial issues; and (8) the degree to which the entire governance process is centralized or decentralized. (AF)
- Notes:
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- Educational level discussed: Higher Education.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Harvard Univ., Cambridge , MA. Univ. Committee on Governance
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Until 2041 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1971
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