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What did we accomplish during this past year, my second as Dean of Arts & Sciences?
Investment in faculty through “smart” hiring and intensive faculty mentoring lies at the heart of Arts & Sciences’ success.
The College’s fundamental mission is to provide the highest quality education to students.
CAS is dedicated to ensuring that our students are as successful as possible.
During the 2008/09 academic year, the nearly 600 Arts & Sciences faculty were highly productive in their research and scholarly accomplishments.
We established BUCSA in fall 2008 to serve as the focal point of Asian Studies at the University.
In September 2008, Boston University Humanities Foundation (BUHF) Director Katherine O’Connor, professor of Russian Studies, passed the torch to James Winn, professor of English and former chair of the English Department. O’Connor continues as foundation co-director.
A central aspect of the Arts & Sciences mission is community outreach.
The global economic downturn that began in earnest in September 2008 had a real impact upon resource development initiatives at institutions of higher education nationwide.
This past year was marked by major efforts aimed at improving the connections between CAS and our members, friends, and stakeholders.
A sampling of other noteworthy achievements in Arts & Sciences during the year.
Another significant transformation this year was the configuration of Commencement Weekend to respond to the University’s goal of moving to a more universal experience across all graduation celebrations.
