Dates

• Existence: 1958 - 1973

Administrative history

The University Planning Committee (UPC) was established in 1958 by President Michael P. Walsh, SJ, with W. Seavey Joyce as its chairman, to advise on long-range, comprehensive development planning for Boston College. The UPC oversaw critical initiatives, including assessing the university's academic status, conducting an Arts and Sciences self-study, and providing foundational material for development programs.

Over time, the committee’s activities declined. In 1968, President W. Seavey Joyce revitalized the UPC, appointing Demetrius Iatridis of the Institute of Human Sciences as chair. Under Joyce's leadership, the committee focused on reassessing Boston College’s growth trajectory and addressing institutional needs. Despite these efforts, the UPC ceased operations by 1973, coinciding with the establishment of the University Academic Planning Council (UAPC) by President J. Donald Monan, SJ.