October 3, 1997

Social justice paper editor, Honors Program director selected

The Rev. Edward B. Arroyo, S.J., has joined Loyola's Twomey Center for Peace through Justice as the editor of the Blueprint for Social Justice.

Prior to Arroyo's appointment, he served on Loyola's sociology faculty since 1975 and held several positions within the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus, including provincial assistant for social and international ministries, provincial superior and rector of the Jesuit community at Loyola. He also served as asistant superior of Colegio Javier, a Jesuit formation program in Asunción, Paraguay.

Upon accepting his appointment, Arroyo discussed his role as editor and collaborator in the Twomey Center by saying, "This year we celebrate 50 years since Father Louis J. Twomey, S.J., came to Loyola in order to enhance Loyola's ministry for Social Justice. Fr. Twomey ministered with a particular focus on racial and ethnic relations and the development of mutuality between management and labor in the work place, as is mandated in Catholic Social Teaching. I hope to be able to collaborate in the Twomey Center's efforts to continue and enhance this social ministry with a particular focus on education for human rights."

Arroyo earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and philosophy from Spring Hill College; a master's degree and doctorate in sociology from Duke University; and a master of divinity degree from Woodstock College.

Arroyo is a member of the American Sociological Association, and has served as associate editor of Sociological Analysis and the South American monthly magazine Acción.

William Theodore "Ted" Cotton has been appointed director of the University Honors Program.

The Honors Program is composed of about 120 of the university's top students whose common curriculum, general educational courses are replaced with accelerated honors courses. As director, Cotton selects faculty, approves curriculum, evaluates teaching, advises students, aids the admissions office in recruiting excellent students, and arranges supplemental intellectual and social events. He also participates in regional and educational conferences and certain committees on Loyola's campus.

A professor at Loyola since 1968, Cotton teaches Renaissance literature and Utopian thought and literature. The former chair of the English department has published articles and book chapters, and has been a sought-after consultant for the development of multicultural textbooks.

"We in the University Honors Program like to think that we are on the cutting edge of Loyola's effort to enroll a constantly improving student body," Cotton expressed.

In 1990, Cotton was awarded the Dux Academicus by Loyola for his leadership, outstanding achievements in teaching and scholarship, and contributions to the quality of life at Loyola.

—Kristine David and Angela Anthony