Descriptor
| College Curriculum | 1 |
| College Environment | 1 |
| College Role | 1 |
| Competition | 1 |
| Cooperation | 1 |
| Educational Quality | 1 |
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Institutional Characteristics | 1 |
| Reputation | 1 |
| Student Development | 1 |
| Values Education | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| AGB Reports | 1 |
Author
| Astin, Alexander W. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Policymakers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Astin, Alexander W. – AGB Reports, 1989
An institution that exists primarily for its own sake--that identifies itself primarily in terms of its resources and reputation--compromises its capacity as an instrument for improving society. Colleges need to transcend their institutional egos and concern themselves with their impact on students and society. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Environment, College Role, Competition
