Some people think that universities should provide graduates with
the knowledge and skills needed in workplace. Others think that the true
function of the universities should be to give access to knowledge for its own
sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What in your
opinion, should be the main function of the university?
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| Role Of University |
Education is on the top
priority for a majority of people; they believe, better education holds key to better
and stable careers. Some social thinkers have even gone to the extent of
suggesting broader reforms in educational system at the varsity level to
nurture vocational and professional skills instead of academic excellence. But
some educationists feel that amidst all the controversies however, university
must not shelve its primary functions.
Varsities have been vested
with a noble job of offering standardized higher education - that match the
contemporary requirements and aspiration of masses - to various sections of the
society. People often look up to these higher educational establishments to don
the role of mentors for the pupils seeking knowledge, and overall development.
The universities have, through the centuries, taken initiative in fostering and
nurturing a spirit of academic exploration among the knowledge seekers; and
this is what many still expect from the universities.
Moreover, the universities should
continue acting as the guardians of treasure of accumulated knowledge of the past
and contemporary times. Through the ancient times, various varsities, across
the world, have been enriched and entrusted with works of genius of celebrated
thinkers; intellectuals; artists; researchers; and inventors, which makes it
imperative for these establishments to spread the knowledge gathered across the
society.
To add up, the universities
have always, with help of the available resources and expertise, in form of
accredited material and specialized human tutors, like lecturers and professors,
etc., kindled the fames of furtherance of knowledge; and deeper research into
diverse domains. Many geniuses have used these establishments as their
Launchpad to revolutionize the society.
To conclude, I personally
feel that Universities are not vocational training institutions; and they
should continue playing the roles they have played till now.
