Undergraduate Core Curriculum Redesign March 2026 Update

The Core Curriculum Implementation Task Force kicked off their work operationalizing the approved Core redesign into a reality. Led by Director of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Josh Gamson and Initial-Year Faculty Fellow Cathy Gabor, the Phase III Task Force, made up of faculty and staff from across disciplines, offices, and schools, had its first meeting on February 26, 2026.

Working from now through May 2027, the Task Force’s goals include 

• a fully operational redesigned Core complete with approved courses, 
• new faculty development workshops leading to a prepared and supported faculty, 
• updated academic and advising materials that clearly communicate requirements to students, 
• and an assessment framework that strengthens student learning while meeting accreditation requirements. 

To start, the task force will focus on refining student learning outcomes in alignment with our Core Learning Goals, sharpening course guidelines, and designing faculty workshops. The Task Force is now working in six subcommittees (Enduring Questions; City as Classroom; Communication for the Common Good; Bridge to Exploration; Applied Problem-Solving; and Core Policies); additional faculty and staff have volunteered to serve on, or consult with, individual subcommittees. If you are interested in such service, please contact Josh Gamson (gamson@usfca.edu) and Cathy Gabor (cgabor@usfca.edu).

The Provost is hosting a Chat and Chai event for any USF community members interested in hearing about and discussing the Core implementation process and the new Ignatian Faculty Formation on Wednesday, March 25th from 4:00-5:00 p.m., in Fromm Hall 115.