Boston College. University Academic Planning Council
Dates
- Existence: 1973 - 1975
Administrative history
In 1973, President J. Donald Monan, SJ, established the University Academic Planning Council (UAPC) to reassess Boston College’s mission and academic goals. The council’s mandates emphasized the reaffirmation of Boston College's Jesuit and religious tradition, a commitment to quality undergraduate liberal education with effective teaching, and the strengthening of professional and graduate programs. These efforts underscored a renewed focus on scholarship, research, and the integration of Jesuit values across the university.
The UAPC, chaired by Monan and directed by Dean of Faculties Rev. Thomas Donovan, SJ, comprised 26 members, including administrators, faculty, and students. Its work culminated in the Goals for the 1970s, a report recommending the creation of a permanent planning body to oversee ongoing strategic efforts.
In response, Monan formed the University Planning Council (UPC) in 1975 to build upon the UAPC’s achievements. The UPC was tasked with continuous planning and monitoring, ensuring that Boston College’s mission and academic objectives remained aligned with its Jesuit identity and commitment to academic excellence.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Michael P. Walsh, SJ, President's Office records
Collection is open for research. Series I. Admissions is closed in its entirety due to privacy restrictions, and is stored off-site. A small amount of material in other series is also closed due to privacy restrictions.