It's more about the students than the university. According to one model, students have three primary motivations: 1) passing the classes and getting the degre

It's more about the students than the university. According to one model, students have three primary motivations: 1) passing the classes and getting the degree; 2) getting good grades and otherwise being good on whatever is being measured; and 3) learning things. Teaching is most rewarding when the third motivation dominates, but the other two are often the necessary evil that pays the bills.