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Mission

Boston University Faculty Development advances the intellectual growth and professional development of faculty by offering impactful educational opportunities across rank, discipline, and college. As part of the University’s mission to advance faculty excellence, BU Faculty Development will partner closely with schools and colleges to foster faculty growth and excellence in support of scholarship, career success, and teaching.

Operating Principles

• Faculty Development contributes actively to creating a positive professional environment that fosters retention for our world-class faculty.
• The One BU philosophy informs Faculty Development’s engagement with the entirety of the faculty community.
• Faculty Development customizes its programming to address the unique needs of faculty at the early, mid, and senior career stages.
• Faculty Development strives to provide culturally responsive programming relevant to a range of needs related to research, pedagogy, mentoring, funding opportunities, leadership development, and community building.
• Faculty Development prioritizes partnering with BU colleges, academic centers, and offices to maximize its role within a vast network of resources for supporting the needs of faculty.