Freedom, Funding and the Future of the Universities.

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Title: Freedom, Funding and the Future of the Universities.
Language: English
Authors: Tasker, M. E., Packham, D. E.
Source: Studies in Higher Education. 1990 15(2):181-195.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 1990
Document Type: Journal Articles
Opinion Papers
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, College Role, Educational Finance, Ethics, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Government School Relationship, Higher Education, Institutional Autonomy, School Business Relationship, Universities, Values
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (Great Britain)
ISSN: 0307-5079
Abstract: To achieve its intellectual and social purpose, a university needs autonomy and freedom. The dangers of large scale and uncritical acceptance of industrial funds can lead to a value shift within universities with the result that technology generation would become a prime aim. (Author/MLW)
Entry Date: 1991
Accession Number: EJ413560
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:To achieve its intellectual and social purpose, a university needs autonomy and freedom. The dangers of large scale and uncritical acceptance of industrial funds can lead to a value shift within universities with the result that technology generation would become a prime aim. (Author/MLW)
ISSN:0307-5079