{"id":634,"date":"2026-05-08T14:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/faculty\/?p=634"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:00:42","slug":"introducing-the-faculty-development-advisory-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/faculty\/2026\/05\/08\/introducing-the-faculty-development-advisory-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Faculty Development Advisory Board\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are pleased to announce the formation of a\u00a0<\/span>Faculty Development Advisory Board<\/span><\/b>, created to\u00a0assist\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>Faculty Development\u00a0team<\/span><\/a>\u00a0as it supports school and college programming and designs new offerings, all intended to\u00a0support faculty across all stages of their careers. This group will\u00a0help ensure that\u00a0Faculty Development\u2019s\u00a0programs, priorities, and investments are responsive\u00a0to Boston University\u2019s\u00a0strategic\u00a0framework\u00a0and grounded in\u00a0our\u00a0shared commitment to excellence, inclusion, and impact.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why an Advisory Board?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

As higher education evolves, so too do faculty needs. Changing\u00a0research expectations, teaching modalities, institutional priorities, and the realities of balancing professional and personal responsibilities\u00a0are just\u00a0a few of\u00a0the\u00a0issues faculty face. To\u00a0help faculty meet those\u00a0challenges effectively,\u00a0the Faculty Development team\u00a0needs\u00a0structured, ongoing input from\u00a0both\u00a0faculty\u00a0and\u00a0those who support them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Advisory Board\u00a0is designed\u00a0to provide that input. It creates a regular forum for thoughtful engagement, allowing\u00a0the\u00a0Faculty Development team\u00a0to\u00a0test\u00a0ideas,\u00a0identify\u00a0emerging needs, and refine initiatives. Just as importantly, it\u00a0will help to\u00a0ensure that Faculty Development\u00a0remains\u00a0aligned with what matters most to\u00a0faculty.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Will the Board Do?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Faculty Development Advisory Board will:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Provide\u00a0strategic guidance\u00a0to the Faculty Development\u00a0team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Identify\u00a0faculty needs, both immediate and long-term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Review and offer input on proposed initiatives, helping to shape their design and\u00a0impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Contribute to the development of a strategic plan\u00a0for faculty development\u00a0efforts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Serve as a sounding board\u00a0for\u00a0new ideas\u00a0and ongoing\u00a0challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Share diverse perspectives\u00a0from across disciplines, career stages, and\u00a0experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Act as\u00a0ambassadors, helping to communicate opportunities\u00a0to\u00a0and\u00a0obtain\u00a0feedback from\u00a0colleagues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                An initial\u00a0area of focus for the Board will be engaging with the findings and recommendations of the\u00a0<\/span>National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Caregiving Study<\/span><\/b>, particularly as they relate to faculty support and institutional policy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Advisory Board Members<\/p>

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                Member<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAffiliation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Erin Baumann<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nExecutive Director, Teaching & Learning\u00a0Innovation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Alex Bellan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nExecutive Director, Faculty Actions, College of Arts & Sciences<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Emelia\u00a0J.\u00a0Benjamin<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nInterim\u00a0Associate Dean,\u00a0& Professor, CAMED\u00a0&\u00a0SPH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Kristen Gallagher<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nDirector, Faculty Actions, Questrom<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Margarita Guillory, ex officio<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nProfessor, CAS Religion; Faculty Fellow<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Naveen\u00a0Inim<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nCommunications, Provost\u2019s Office<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Michael McClean<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAssociate Dean & Professor, SPH<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Lloyd\u00a0Munjanja<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nDirector of Research Development<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Maureen O\u2019Rourke, co-chair<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAssociate Provost & Professor (LAW)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Hee-Young Park, co-chair<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nInterim Dean & Professor, CAMED<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Davida Pines<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAssociate\u00a0Dean & Associate\u00a0Professor,\u00a0CGS<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Jessica Silbey<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAssociate Dean & Professor (LAW)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Vincent Stephens, ex officio<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAssistant Provost, Faculty Development<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Indara Suarez, ex officio<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAssociate Professor, CAS Physics; Faculty Fellow<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Joyce Wong<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nProfessor, ENG<\/span> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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                Why It Matters<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

                Strong faculty development is essential to academic excellence. It supports innovation in research and teaching, strengthens recruitment and retention, and helps build a community in which all faculty can thrive. The Advisory Board will help ensure that our efforts are well-designed, inclusive,\u00a0and effective.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                We Want to Hear from You<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

                While the Advisory Board will play\u00a0an important role, it is not a substitute for broad faculty input\u2014it is a conduit for it. We encourage you to share your ideas, concerns, and suggestions:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                • What support would make the greatest difference in your work?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • Where do you see gaps in current offerings?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • What should we prioritize in the coming years?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      You can share feedback directly using the form below.<\/span>\u00a0There will also be\u00a0additional\u00a0opportunities for input as we develop our strategic plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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