Boston University\u00a0is committed to maintaining a community that fosters inclusivity, integrity, and positive impact. We share the information below in an effort to keep the community informed.<\/p>\n
The University is evaluating the impact of the executive orders, memos, agency guidance, and policy statements to the Boston University community and the important work our faculty and staff do every day.<\/p>\n
The University will continue to monitor new guidance and developments and will inform you if it is determined that changes are required.<\/p>\n
If you have questions about the impact of executive orders or agency guidance on your specific program or activity, please contact the University\u2019s Office of the General Counsel at ogc@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n We understand that some faculty and staff have concerns about the impact of the new administration\u2019s actions on their job titles and responsibilities. The University continues to evaluate the impact of executive orders and agency guidance on the University\u2019s activities and to monitor additional guidance as it is being released, and will inform you if it is determined that changes are required. If you have questions about your specific job title or duties, please contact your direct supervisor or BU Human Resources at HRcomp@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The Office of the General Counsel<\/a> can provide advice. Please send your questions to ogc@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The University\u2019s Office of Research<\/a> has information available on its website<\/a> related to the impact of executive orders on research and has indicated that \u201cunless the sponsor has issued an award-specific stop-work order, BU research teams should continue conducting research on federal grants.\u201d Please contact the Sponsored Programs office<\/a> with award-specific questions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The University has a team focused on assessing executive orders and related guidance. The University will add further information to this page as it becomes available.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n You do not have to change your course content. Language in the executive order<\/a> concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion activities at federally funded institutions of higher education states that it does not apply to faculty speech in the context of courses taught in academic programs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The University remains committed to protecting free speech and expression as set forth in its Statement on Free Speech and Expression<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nMy job includes activities related to diversity, equity, or inclusion. Will my job title or duties be changing?<\/h3>
In light of the executive orders and agency guidance, I have questions about whether my program or activity abides by federal law and University guidelines. Who should I talk to?<\/h3>
My federally funded research may involve diversity, equity, or inclusion. Do I need to stop my research?<\/h3>
How can I learn about future developments and updates?<\/h3>
I teach a course with content that might be considered to fall under the areas of diversity, equity, or inclusion. Do I need to change my course content?<\/h3>
Do the executive orders relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices affect Boston University\u2019s commitment to free speech and expression?<\/h3>
I am feeling worried and upset about these issues. Where can I turn for help?<\/h3>