Boston College has recently announced its new director of the core curriculum: Arthur Madigan, S.J., a Professor of Philosophy at Boston College. Fr. Madigan will succeed Professor Richard Cobb-Stevens, also in the Philosophy department, who has held the position since 1991.
In addition to his role as director, Fr. Madigan, a member of the Boston College faculty since 1979, will serve as a member of the University Core Development Committee (UCDC), a group which oversees the undergraduate core requirements and reexamines the purpose and efficacy of the core curriculum.
One challenge in examining the core requirements is adapting its components to match the rigor and weight of high school courses among students entering the university. The broad range of backgrounds must be mitigated through the system of awarding Advanced Placement course credits and exemptions. Currently, the core is designed to foster a well-rounded education in students, encompassing courses in the arts, literature, mathematics, science, theology, philosophy, and other fields.
In light of recent news that the AHANA Leadership Council (ALC) is seeking to include a core course discussing race, class, and gender issues, the core may be reevaluated in the future.
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