Over the summer, Boston College hired 43 new faculty members, according to Vice Provost for Faculties Billy Soo. Twenty-one men and 22 women were hired, and of the entire group, 12 are AHANA+. In terms of visiting faculty, 25 new members were hired: 13 males and 12 females. Of that group, six are AHANA+.
EVP Lochhead Provides Updates on Pine Tree Preserve, Schiller Institute, and Other Projects
In his speech at last Wednesday’s faculty convocation, Boston College Executive Vice President Mike Lochhead provided new information on the status of several high-profile facilities projects and renovations, breaking them down based on completion Highlights included details concerning the new Pine Tree Reserve and the much-anticipated Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. He discussed…
New Undergrad Admission Director Gosselin Focuses on Diversity, Yield
“Some of those schools I think we fare very well against … and there are others where we have our work cut out for us to be positioned in the minds of students if they have that choice,” Grant Gosselin, director of undergraduate admissions, said.
Facilities Management Plans Summer Projects
“We’ve got a good team, everyone’s worked hard through the year,” said Dan Bourque, vice president of Facilities Management. “Everyone’s working together trying to do their best for BC.”
Wake Forest Provides a Model for BC to Implement Engineering Program
“Our world/society truly needs ‘liberal art’ engineers to lead with character and technical acumen.” said Olga Pierrakos, chair of the Wake Forest engineering program.
Frontis and Sheikh For UGBC President, EVP
“Considering the actions that BC needs for the coming year, Frontis and Sheikh have proven themselves to be qualified advocates for all students.”
Regular Admissions Applications Increase 9 Percent From Last Year
“This points to BC’s continued strength among college-age students. If they decide to do the essay, it suggests a level of seriousness about wanting to go here,” said John Mahoney, director of undergraduate admissions.
Computer Science Sees Schiller Institute as Growth Opportunity
The number of computer science majors more than quadrupled from 2007 to 2016, but the faculty body has remained relatively small.
BC Creates Board of Regents to Support Leahy, Board of Trustees
The Board includes two University Trustees: John F. Fish, chairman and CEO of Suffolk Construction Company, and Christian W.E. Haub, the Co-CEO of the Tengelmann Group. Fish is the board’s inaugural chair.
Schiller Institute Will Advance Academics and Jesuit Mission
“The Schiller Institute represents a commitment to the University’s Jesuit mission of educating students in the importance of serving others.”