Seton Hall University, reports Inside Higher Ed, is in the process of insitituting the new, university-wide core approved by its faculty three years ago. The program includes common, interdisciplinary classes — designed to link to the institution’s Catholic mission — as well as the “infusion” of a focus on various “proficiencies” in courses throughout the curriculum. The new core entails a strong “great books” component and built-in assessment procedures. Very promising indeed. (Tip: Winfield Myers)