David Bell — Elite Universities Operate on the Principle of Self Interest above All Else

This post is an essay by historian David Bell, which was published recently in Chronicle Review.  Here's a link to the original. It's a clear analysis of how institutional self-interest is the driving force in the actions of elite universities.  Money is a key component, but the dominant factor is preserving the brand. Citadels of … Continue reading David Bell — Elite Universities Operate on the Principle of Self Interest above All Else