Derek Bok Quotes
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.
Topics
Higher Education
Extracurricular Activities
Intellectual Development
Personal Growth
College Life
College Experience
Academic Experience
Academic Pursuits
Campus Life
Career Readiness
Enjoyable Education
Future Preparation
Learning Environment
Life Skills
Social Engagement
Student Experience
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Citations
Bok, Derek. Our Underachieving Colleges: A Candid Look at How Much Students Learn and Why They Should Be Learning More. Princeton University Press, 2006, p. 57.
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Derek Curtis Bok is an American lawyer and educator, and the former president of Harvard University.