The university is supposed to be an academically centric place, but the reality has distorted this idea. The academic environment of many universities is corrupted by interests rather than dominated by academics. There is a lack of genuine academic pursuits in colleges and universities, and instead they are driven by profit and the spread of desires.
The issue of power and money in colleges and universities cannot be ignored. Many teachers seek positions of power in order to gain more resources and benefits. Becoming an outstanding teacher and a professor with the hat of a department-level cadre has become their goal. These hats not only signify honor, but more importantly, bring great power and monetary rewards. A deputy director has won 42 teaching achievement awards in three years, not only gaining fame and fortune, but also considerable bonuses. This raises the question of whether they are pursuing a genuine academic career or for personal gain.
In some universities, there is a tacit understanding between administrative and academic institutions that share interests. Teachers in academic institutions face various obstacles in applying for projects, while officials in administrative institutions are able to quickly obtain more resources and awards. Administrative cadres have convenient access and special treatment, and can easily obtain a large amount of research funds and scientific research results. And these so-called achievements are often just some ** without substance, or even after the efforts of others, the administrative cadres are just in name. This sharing of interests in academic and administrative power seriously undermines the purity and independence of scholarship.
Some university elites talk about Marxism and other theories in public, claiming to convey correct values to students and society. However, in reality, they themselves are mercenary, putting their personal interests above academic and social responsibilities. They teach their students how to behave, but they themselves forget about these things. This gap between words and deeds makes people wonder, can such elites really shape a new generation with conscience and responsibility?
The children of the university elite are given special care and privileges, and their behavior is contrary to the mission of intellectuals. They put their own interests first, and some even take all the resources of universities abroad, completely ignoring their responsibilities to the country and society. This divergence raises concerns about how these people will choose to contribute to the country or betray for their own interests if they are in danger of national distress.
The academic environment in universities should not be eroded by profits, but should be academically oriented. However, in reality, colleges and universities are disappointing because they value profit over learning. Driven by power and money, many faculty members abandon genuine academic pursuits and instead put their personal interests first. The sharing of interests between academia and administration has seriously weakened the purity and independence of academia. At the same time, the words and deeds of some university elites also deviate from the ideas they preach, which raises questions. We should reflect on these problems and find solutions, so that academics can be at the core of colleges and universities, and teachers should pursue truth and serve society. Only in this way can we truly realize the mission and value of education.