The way to build world-class universities
Document Type
Book chapter
Source Publication
Education reform and the quest for excellence: The Hong Kong story
Publication Date
1-1-2005
First Page
39
Last Page
49
Publisher
Hong Kong University Press
Abstract
This chapter argues that universities need breathing space to grow into world-class universities. The soul of universities lies in their scholars. Universities need to assemble the best minds and allow them the greatest degree of autonomy so they can produce fruitful research and nurture new generations of inquisitive, community-minded graduates. Once the bright minds are assembled, minimal intervention and maximum infrastructure support provide the fertile soil for world-class universities.
Publisher Statement
Copyright © Hong Kong University Press 2005. Access to external full text or publisher's version may require subscription.
Additional Information
ISBN of the source publication: 9622097456
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Ho, L. S. (2005). The way to build world-class universities. In L. S. Ho, P. Morris, & Y.-p. Chung (Eds.), Education reform and the quest for excellence: The Hong Kong story (pp. 39-49). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.