An email from Boston College’s Presidential Search Committee invited members of the BC community to share their thoughts on the future of the University and what values it should look for in the institution’s prospective leader. The Heights’ editorial board, in response to the questions posed, believes the following considerations are necessary for the presidential search committee to recognize and use during its search.
Christenson: Boston College Is Not a Good School—But It Can Be
Columnist Grace Christenson asks a question that high school seniors across the country are asking themselves right now: Is Boston College a good school? Well, that depends on what you mean by good. But if we’re using the University’s coronavirus response as a measuring stick, the answer is no.
University Briefs New Employees on Capital Construction
The information session was the second of this year’s “BC 101” meetings, which are designed to get new employees up to speed on campus developments.
First, Be a Man or Woman for Yourself
What does it mean to be a Boston College student? This was the question that instructors posed to me my first week here at BC. This is the question that all new freshmen are asked when they come and sit down on the squeaky red chairs of McGuinn 121 during their orientation session. This is…
Student Center Still in the Works, Despite Absence From Strategic Plan
BC’s strategic plans don’t typically include specific building plans, and the University still intends to build a student center.
Students Honored With Ever to Excel Awards for Volunteer Efforts
Joseph Nano, MCAS ’20, Sean O’Rourke, MCAS ’17, and Stephanie Madzey, MCAS ’19, were among the winners.
GLC Ever to Excel Award Should Lead to Tangible Change
“The official recognition that this award brings is important, but what really matters is accomplishing future goals, such as expanding the non-discrimination clause.”