Boston College. Office of Student Involvement
General Context
Established circa 1985 through the merger of the Dean of Students Office and the Student Programs and Resources (OSPAR), the Office of Student Development served as a central hub for student life outside the classroom. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, it oversaw leadership programs, community standards, and student organizations such as the Undergraduate Government of Boston College, Graduate Student Association, and Senior Week Committee.
As the University’s approach to student life expanded, the office evolved into the Office of Student Involvement, reflecting a broader commitment to engagement, leadership formation, and holistic student development. Today, the office supports the academic mission of Boston College by intentionally linking learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. Its work centers on four key areas: student organizations, governance, leadership education, and campus-wide programming.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
As I Am, 1993-1999, 2003, 2010, 2017
Asian Caucus literary magazine
Collection is open for research. Digital content in this collection has been migrated from source media; digital use copies can only be accessed onsite in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Boston College student activities collection
A collection of materials produced by and for Boston College student clubs, societies, and other activities, including correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, planning documents, awards, newsletters, photographs, publicity, and artifacts.
Collection is open for research.
Audio and video recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.