How Academic Program Review Can Foster Intellectual Conformity and Stifle Diversity of Thought and Method

In spite of its commitment to the unfettered search for truth, the university has been criticized for exerting pressure toward intellectual conformity, and several alleged contributing factors have been identified. Drawing upon the experience of Ontario, this article describes how one such factor, p...

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Published in:The Journal of higher education (Columbus) 1989-11, Vol.60 (6), p.619-643
Main Author: Skolnik, Michael L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Academic freedom
Academic journals
Analysis
Colleges & universities
Conformity
Educational assessment
Educational evaluation
Educational innovations
Educational research
Funding
Graduate studies
Higher education
Human resource management
Research grants
Social aspects
Social conditions & trends
Social sciences
Teaching, Freedom of
Truth
Universities
Universities and colleges
University administration
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Summary:In spite of its commitment to the unfettered search for truth, the university has been criticized for exerting pressure toward intellectual conformity, and several alleged contributing factors have been identified. Drawing upon the experience of Ontario, this article describes how one such factor, program review, can mitigate against diversity and innovation.
ISSN:0022-1546
1538-4640
DOI:10.1080/00221546.1989.11775075