New common core grant
Alyssa Scott
Issue date: 4/30/09 Section: News
We rarely get to work so closely together to develop curriculum in such a collaborative way. It's a pleasure to be able to throw ideas to the group to see what kinds of connections we can make and think about the ways in which each of our disciplines informs the others, said McLaughlin.
Others have found it a better way to delve into the larger philosophical questions of the curriculum.
"It's been a great experience to interact with my colleagues in other departments in this way, and to discuss diverse disciplinary perspectives to exploring these 'big questions'," said Dr. Geffrey F. Stopper, an assistant professor of Biology.
Like Sacred Heart, many other schools receive grants from the foundation in support of rigorous educational programs.
According to the Davis Foundation's Web site, "the foundation is an expression of the [Davis] couple's shared support and value for higher education and has provided over $75.8 million in grants to more than 139 institutions."
As the core develops at Sacred Heart, some students believe that it will enhance the quality of education.
"I have taken a few core classes, and they have been interesting. As it develops, it will be an appealing program for future students," said junior Julie Giononi.
Others have found it a better way to delve into the larger philosophical questions of the curriculum.
"It's been a great experience to interact with my colleagues in other departments in this way, and to discuss diverse disciplinary perspectives to exploring these 'big questions'," said Dr. Geffrey F. Stopper, an assistant professor of Biology.
Like Sacred Heart, many other schools receive grants from the foundation in support of rigorous educational programs.
According to the Davis Foundation's Web site, "the foundation is an expression of the [Davis] couple's shared support and value for higher education and has provided over $75.8 million in grants to more than 139 institutions."
As the core develops at Sacred Heart, some students believe that it will enhance the quality of education.
"I have taken a few core classes, and they have been interesting. As it develops, it will be an appealing program for future students," said junior Julie Giononi.
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