What are we trying to teach in the Core? Are we succeeding? How do we know?
As part of Boston College’s external accreditation review by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), all departments and programs involved in the Core will contribute to a report on the state of the Core by submitting a final E-1-A form by May 15 to the Office of the Associate Dean of the Core (core@xyschool.net). The form asks each department and program to articulate their Core learning outcomes, to present measurable data, and to describe plans for on-going evaluation.
In late May 2020, all departments and programs in the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences that contribute to the Core Curriculum submitted E-1-A forms that describe the processes and, if available, results of assessment of Core classes and programs. Those forms are available for viewing via the respective links below:
In late May 2019, all departments and programs in the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences that contribute to the Core Curriculum submitted E-1-A forms that describe the processes and, if available, results of assessment of Core classes and programs. Those forms are available for viewing via the respective links below:
In late May 2018, all departments and programs in the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences that contribute to the Core Curriculum submitted E-1-A forms that describe the processes and, if available, results of assessment of Core classes and programs. Those forms are available for viewing via the respective links below:
In late May 2017, all departments and programs in the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences that contribute to the Core Curriculum submitted E-1-A forms that describe the processes and, if available, results of assessment of Core classes and programs. Those forms are available for viewing via the respective links below:
In late May 2016, for the first time, all departments and programs in the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences that contribute to the Core Curriculum submitted E-1-A forms that describe the processes and, if available, results of assessment of Core classes and programs. Those forms are available for viewing via the respective links below:
Learning Goals
Students completing the Boston College Core Curriculum will:
The University Core Renewal Committee (UCRC) coordinates and manages the Boston College Core Curriculum. Composed of sixteen faculty, administrative, and student representatives, the committee is leading university-wide efforts to renew the Core Curriculum as a vital part of a Boston College undergraduate education. It promotes interdepartmental and faculty/staff collaboration and innovation. Different subcommittees of the UCRC address Core Renewal pilot classes, curriculum, and assessment.
For questions and concerns, please contact the UCRC chair at core@xyschool.net.
Elizabeth Shlala, Ph.D., UCRC Chair
Associate Dean for the Core, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Deanna Danforth, Ph.D., Appointed
Assistant Director for the Core, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Mary Crane, Ph.D., Appointed
Director, Institute for the Liberal Arts, English Department, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Nicole Eaton, Ph.D., End term June 2026
History Department, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Rhonda Frederick, Ph.D., End term June 2025
English Department, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Stacy Grooters, Ph.D., Appointed
Executive Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
Laura Hake, Ph.D., End term June 2026
Biology Department, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Elida Laski, Ph.D. End term June 2025
Program Director, Applied Psychology and Human Development B.A. Program, Counseling, Developmental & Educational Psychology Department, Lynch School of Education & Human Development
Marina McCoy, Ph.D., End term June 2027
Philosophy Department, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Brian Robinette, Ph.D., Appointed
Theology Department, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Geoffrey Sanzenbacher, Ph.D., End term June 2025
Economics Department, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Akua Sarr, Ph.D., Appointed
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Colleen Simonelli, Ph.D., Appointed
Associate Dean for Student Services, Connell School of Nursing
Ethan Sullivan, Ph.D., Appointed
Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Carroll School of Management
Jenna Tonn, Ph.D., End term June 2025
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Engineering Department, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Celeste Wells, Ph.D., Appointed
Communication Department, Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Julia Whitcavitch-DeVoy, Ph.D., Appointed
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Students and Programs, Lynch School of Education & Human Development
Faith Drescher, Student Representative, Class of ‘25
Lynch School of Education and Human Development