Introduction of Secretary Bell

Abstract

These are very controversial times, and much is being debated, but I think we can all agree that the Reagan administration has succeeded in raising some very basic questions about government. One issue is surely the role of the federal government in education. Unfortunately, I would be among the first to confess that when educators like myself talk about that federal role, we always seem to agree that the proper federal role is whatever maximizes our income and minimizes external interference. That position may be good enough for your ordinary trade lobby, but it is not good enough for a self-respecting university. Therefore, I welcome this conference, and am particularly pleased that Secretary T. H. Bell agreed to come.