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Forty-three Faculty members will staff the four primary committees that will be responsible for bringing to life changes—from assigning freshmen to upperclass Houses upon matriculation to axing the Core curriculum—that will transform the Harvard undergraduate experience...
...faulty—rests upon the notion that after a span of time, when a friendship is based on trivial shared experiences, it’s superfluous to continue the cordialities simply because of social etiquette. Yet, as we become veteran Harvardians, this avoidance of acquaintances is ironic, since upperclass students often feel increasingly alone. Unlike with first-years who, in order to integrate into social life, must actively seek out new friends, this tradition is taboo amongst upperclass students. In turn, upperclass students are left to socialize solely with blockmates and already established friends. Gone are the days...
Every first-year will have access to a wealth of knowledge that at this point is completely untapped. Additionally, since upperclassmen tend to know about the academic choices, struggles and successes of many of their fellow upperclass students, PA’s will be much more effective than current academic advisors in guiding students to the correct sources of information...
...upperclass students aren’t without benefits from the program. Students with nothing to do for 60 or 90 minutes between classes will be able to help the undergraduate community and get paid at the same time, a great employment opportunity for busy students who are unable to dedicate four straight hours during the week...
Another will tackle the question of teaching basic science and technology, and a third committee will coordinate advising and counseling, including the possibility of assigning freshman students to upperclass Houses...