Resources
There are a variety of internal and external resources to help address compliance issues:
- Contact BU’s Compliance Services Office
- Review the relevant University Policies, procedures, and related guidance and information
- Consult the Higher Education Compliance Alliance for additional information and resources for the higher education community.
The pages below will also lead to more information about the identified topics:
| Topic | URLs | Information and Topic Areas |
| Academics | https://www.bu.edu/academics/ | Schools and Colleges, Degree Programs, Bulletin, Academic Policies |
| Academic Program Reviews | https://www.bu.edu/provost/planning-assessment/apr/
The University is committed to ensuring the quality of its academic programs, including by meeting standards of accreditors and other external governing bodies. That process is managed through the Office of the Provost’s Academic Program Review. |
Academic Program Assessments, Committee on Academic Program Review, Review Committees, Report & Respond Process |
| Alumni Services Alumni and Friends |
https://www.bu.edu/alumni/services/ | Giving, Events, Career Resources |
| Athletics Compliance | https://goterriers.com/sports/2016/6/13/compliance-bost-compliance-html.aspx | Boston University Terriers offer a proud tradition of collegiate athletics, including as members of the NCAA and the Patriot League. The Athletics Compliance office manages the University’s compliance with those obligations.
Playing by the Rules (PDF) | Parents Guide to NCAA Rules (PDF) | Violations & Enforcement Policy (PDF) |
| Auxiliary Services | https://www.bu.edu/auxiliary-services/ | BU Housing, Dining Services, Events and Conferences, Parking and Transportation, FitRec, Vending Services, University Licensing, Sports Broadcasting |
| Broadcast Compliance/FCC Obligations | https://www.wbur.org/ | Boston’s NPR News Station, WBUR, is responsible for meeting obligations imposed by the Federal Communications Commission and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. More about their governance structure is available here: https://www.wbur.org/inside/cpb-transparency |
| Campus Planning and Operations | https://www.bu.edu/cpo/ | Facilities Management and Operations, Planning, Design & Construction, Informatics & Strategic Initiatives, and Real Estate |
| Campus Safety | https://www.bu.edu/safety/ https://www.bu.edu/police/safetyoncampus/ |
Campus Safety (see general Safety website and the BUPD Safety website)
Sexual Misconduct, Alcohol and Drugs, Annual Security Report (Clery), Hazing, Protecting Minors, COVID-19 |
| Conflicts of Interest | https://www.bu.edu/compliance/conflicts-of-interest/ | Chart of the various Conflicts of Interest Processes at BU (general COIs, research COIs, institutional conflicts, etc.) |
| COVID-19 Information | https://www.bu.edu/covid/ | Screening, Testing & Tracing Student Residential Life, Faculty, Staff, and Campus Work-Life |
| Controller | https://www.bu.edu/cfo/comptroller/ | Debt and Treasury Management, Internal Audit, Advisory Services, Risk Management, Post Award Financial Operations, Sourcing & Procurement |
| Development and Alumni Relations | https://www.bu.edu/dar-talent/ | Voices of DAR, Job Opportunities |
| Disability and Access Services | https://www.bu.edu/disability/ | Accommodations, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Transitioning to College, Event Accessibility |
| Diversity & Inclusion | https://www.bu.edu/diversity/ | Initiatives and Data, Communities, Voices of BU, Living in Boston |
| Federal Relations | https://www.bu.edu/federal/ | Boston University Federal Relations advocates on behalf of BU’s priorities as the federal government considers policies affecting research universities, including support for student financial aid, scientific research, and the humanities. |
| Financial Affairs | https://www.bu.edu/cfo/ | Comptroller, Debt & Treasury Management, Internal Audit & Advisory Services, Post Award Financial Operations, Risk Management, Sourcing & Procurement |
| Financial Aid | https://www.bu.edu/finaid/ | Financial Aid Resources, BU Scholarship Assurance, Consumer Information, CARES ACT: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Disclosure, FAFSA |
| Governance | https://www.bu.edu/trustees/ | Board of Trustees, Trustees Emeriti, University Advisory Board, Secretary of the Board |
| Government and Community Affairs | https://www.bu.edu/community/ | Boston University has special, long-standing relationships with our local communities. We are committed to being a good neighbor and a trustworthy partner, and giving back through a wide range of educational, cultural, social, legal, and medical services |
| Human Resources | https://www.bu.edu/hr/ | Health & Wellness, Organizational Development & Learning, Terrier eDevelopment, Compensation, Employment Resources, Labor Relations |
| Immigration | https://www.bu.edu/isso/ | The compliance obligations associated with hiring and enrolling international students and scholars are managed by the International Students and Scholars Office and by Human Resources.
Immigration Assistance, Travel & Visas, Compass, International Community Resources |
| Information Security | https://www.bu.edu/tech/support/information-security/ | Security Operations, Incident Response Team, Engineering, Planning and Architecture |
| Information Security and Privacy | https://www.bu.edu/compliance/resources/information-security-privacy/ | Background checks, Copyright Infringement, FERPA, Medical Records and Health Information, Peer-to-Peer-File-Sharing |
| International Activities | https://www.bu.edu/global/support/ | Compliance obligations associated with the University’s many international activities are managed by Global Program Support. |
| Lobbying | Resources: | Federal Relations, Government & Community Affairs, Federal & State Lobbying |
| Online Learning | https://www.bu.edu/online/ | Programs, Course Schedules, Student Resources |
| Policies | https://www.bu.edu/policies/ | Policy Process, News and Updates, Search Policies |
| Post Award Financial Operations – PAFO (Sponsored Programs) | https://www.bu.edu/researchsupport/ | Research Accounting, Sponsored Programs |
| Protection of Minors | https://www.bu.edu/safety/protecting-minors/ | Policies and Procedures, Background Checks, Training, Reporting |
| Records Management and Retention | https://www.bu.edu/compliance/records-retention-and-management-at-bu/ | Records, Records Management, Record Retention Policy, the Record Retention Table (Procedures) and the University’s Data Protection Standards |
| Research Compliance | https://www.bu.edu/researchsupport/compliance/ | Animal Service Center, Institutional Animal Care & Use (IACUC), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research Integrity, Research Occupational Health Program, Research Safety, |
| Office of Research Funding and Grants | https://www.bu.edu/research/funding-grants/ | |
| Research Support | https://www.bu.edu/researchsupport/ | Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs, Research Occupational Health Program, Research Compliance, Sponsored Programs, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care & Use (IACUC), Post Award Financial Operations, Technology Development, Safety & Quality Assurance Program, Animal Science Center, COI/Export Control Program |
| Sexual Misconduct | https://www.bu.edu/eoo/sexual-misconduct-title-ix/ | What to Do, Reporting, Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Policies and Procedures, Training |
| Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training for Employees | https://www.bu.edu/compliance/training-sexual-misconduct-and-title-ix/ | This webpage contains information, updates, and instructions for the Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Harassment & Discrimination Prevention training for faculty and staff. The training is required of all employees and includes information on sexual misconduct, Title IX, the Clery Act, bystander intervention, and preventing bias, harassment and discrimination in the workplace. |
| Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training for Students | https://www.bu.edu/shs/wellness/our-programs/sexual-health-misconduct-prevention/sexual-misconduct-prevention-training/ | The webpage contains information and frequently asked questions about the Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training. |
| Sourcing & Procurement | https://www.bu.edu/sourcing/ | How to place orders, Sell to BU, Sourcing Policies, FAQs |
| State Authorization and Distance Education | https://www.bu.edu/state-authorization/ | SARA and Boston University Approval; Complaint Resolution process from the BU State Authorization page, and the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Complaint Process outlined on the Provost website; The University’s Refund Policy; Information about distance education programs that lead to professional licensure and certification; and Information about International Distance Education. |
| Training – Terrier eDevelopment Learning Management System | https://terrieredev.bu.edu/ | This website requires your Kerberos login to access. The Terrier eDev Learning Management System provides training access to staff and faculty. |
| WBUR | https://www.wbur.org/ | Corporation for Public Broadcast Transparency, WBUR Schedule, Events, Staff, Campaign for WBUR |