Word: institutionalized
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Bok and the university seem not significantly diminished by such academic brush fires. Notre Dame's Hesburgh attributes Harvard's continuing eminence in part to the strength of Bok's reign. "He certainly has been critical of his own institution," says Hesburgh, "which you can afford to be when you...
"My name is Derek Bok," the tall, graying man said to a surprised group of freshmen not too long ago, "and I preside over this bizarre institution."
Neatly put, but when Bok took over the presidency of Harvard 15 years ago, at the age of 41, he probably would not have spoken so candidly or so casually about his institution. Though affable and articulate, Bok was and is a very private man. "He's got an envelope...
Inside his office, Bok leans back in an easy chair, a leg draped over one of its arms, and reflects on his duties. "My biggest job," he says, "is to create the atmosphere where creative people can do well. There are a lot of people running hard in this institution...
The banking system itself seemed to be reticent about the latest rate cut. It came well after the Federal Reserve Board on Aug. 20 lowered the discount rate it charges member banks from 6% to 5.5%. Normally, major banks lower the prime within 24 hours or so after such a...