PUBLISHED BY THE BOSTON COLLEGE OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
MAY 9, 2024 VOL. 31 NO. 17
Lynch School’s Goodman to Lead Woods College BY JACK DUNN ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS
Boston College has named David Goodman, associate dean for strategic initiatives and external relations in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development, as dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies, effective August 1. He succeeds former dean Karen Muncaster, who retired in December. Prior to working in the Lynch School as associate dean and director of the Center for Psychological Humanities and Ethics, Goodman served as associate dean of academic affairs and advising at Woods College from 2014-2018, and interim dean from 2018-2019. A highly respected clinical psychologist, administrator, and faculty member who
has taught at the Woods College, Lynch School, and Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, as well as Lesley University, Regis College, Harvard Medical School, and Azusa Pacific University in California, Goodman brings to the position a clear understanding of Woods College’s distinctiveness and a desire to enhance and expand its academic programs to meet the ever-evolving needs of non-traditional students. Provost and Dean of Faculties David Quigley cited Goodman’s extensive administrative experience and strategic vision in continuing and professional studies as key strengths that will assist him in leading the Woods College as dean. “David Goodman possesses a deep knowledge of the Woods College, and he is passionate about its students and programs,” said Quigley. “He has articulated a
BC Lands a Spot in the Forbes ‘New Ivies’ List BY PHIL GLOUDEMANS STAFF WRITER
The Ivy League is forfeiting its standing as America’s producer of great talent, while a cohort of ascendant public and private universities, including Boston College, is emerging as the academic institutions employers rely on for new hires, according to Forbes’ listing of the “New Ivies,” published April 29. Based on its research, Forbes, the century-old national business magazine, reported that American companies are not only souring on hiring Ivy League graduates, but also prefer the hardworking, highachieving graduates from the 20 prominent American universities that comprise their list. Boston College heads the Forbes list of 10 private universities—a second list includes public institutions—that are “turning out the smart, driven graduates craved by employers of all types,” while “the Ivies are more apt to turn out entitled ones,” according to the magazine. Joining BC in the private school “New Ivies” listing are Carnegie Mellon University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, Rice University, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern
California, and Vanderbilt University. “Forbes’ ‘New Ivies’ listing is an external validation of the quality of our students and their ability to use their liberal arts education to become leaders and solve problems in an increasingly complex world,” said Dean of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid Grant Gosselin. “It’s a quality that is in demand among hiring leaders.” “We are thrilled to be recognized by Forbes as one of the ‘New Ivies,’” added Associate Vice President for Career Services
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INSIDE 2 A Look Back
New website on Black history at BC Law is launched.
3 Bellarmine Award
‘University citizen’ Joseph Quinn to be honored at Commencement.
8 BC Research
Trio researches relationship between pot legalization and teen substance abuse.
David Goodman photo by lee pellegrini
compelling vision for its future, and I look forward to working closely with him as he moves back to St. Mary’s Hall South [the location of Woods College].” Goodman said he was pleased to assume the Woods deanship and to build on the strength and momentum that exists within the school.
“After joining the Woods College as an administrator and teacher, I became enamored with Woods’s students, its mission, and its commitment to providing life-changing education for adult learners,” said Goodman. “The stories that come out of St. Mary’s Hall South are some of the most inspiring I have ever heard. They are stories of compassion, dedication, and resilience in the face of adversity. It is an honor to play a small role in those stories and, after being away for the past five years while working with my wonderful colleagues at the Lynch School, I am overjoyed to return to the Woods community as dean. It is a true homecoming, one for which I am deeply grateful and incredibly excited.” While interim dean at the Woods College, Goodman developed programmatic offerings that capitalized on staff strengths and market needs to serve students in undergraduate, graduate, certificate, professional development, and executive education programs. He also developed successful strategies for creating online courses and degree opportunities in collaboration Continued on page 3
“I remember when nobody knew or understood what ALS was,” says John West ’24 (left). “Then all of a sudden, Pete Frates comes out with the Ice Bucket Challenge with Pat Quinn and now everyone in the world knows what ALS is. It’s incredible.”
Eagles Senior Named as Captain of a Special Team BY AUDREY LOYACK STAFF WRITER
It had already been a memorable February weekend for Boston College pitcher John West ’24. Then it got even better. Starting his last season with BC baseball, West and his teammates were in Arizona preparing to play their second game of the MLB Desert Invitational Tournament. Before the game, he was introduced to Jon “Boog’’ Sciambi ’92, TV announcer for the Chicago Cubs and a leading figure in the fight against ALS, also known as
Lou Gehrig’s disease. That was when BC baseball coaches Todd Interdonato and Greg Sullivan told West he had been named to the inaugural Lou Gehrig Community Impact Team, which honors nine collegiate baseball players for community service and philanthropy, contributions to the success of their respective teams, and embodying the spirit and character of the fabled Gehrig. There was more: Because he’d received the most votes of the nine, West had earned the title of Community Impact
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