University models and values in the South are patterned on those in the North. Hence, the problem faced in trying to preserve them. Change is important and universities must encourage change. Yet, universities often become obstacles to change.
Universities have a social responsibility to be critical, which is a fundamental value.
Yet, they often refrain from doing so because they are funded by government. Or when they are critical of government and society, they are branded as subversive. Although universities fight for academic freedom when dealing with external bodies, they often stifle academic freedom within the institutions themselves. Universities must learn to be self-critical to win the respect of government and society. The conflict between government and universities is detrimental to both.