This page links to the most common teaching-related resources MET faculty use every term. If you have questions about any topics that are not listed here, please reach out to the MET Office of the Dean.
MyBU Student – Boston University’s Student Information System (SIS) is called MyBU Student, where you access your course schedule and location information, student roster, grading roster, etc. Assistance for navigating the SIS can be found at MyBU Student Training and Resources.
Academic Calendar – Course schedules may vary between online and on-campus offerings. All of MET’s academic calendars can be found here.
Blackboard Support – MET IT offers troubleshooting, assistance with basic tasks, and training guides for faculty using the Blackboard platform. Many Blackboard integrations developed specifically for MET courses are maintained by MET Education Technology & Innovation department. MET IT works closely with MET ETI to provide advanced support for Blackboard.
- Find Your Room – Learn where your classroom is on campus, what it looks like, and what technology it is equipped with.
- Tech Support – Get on-call assistance with classroom technology across campus.
- Classroom facilities – Call the Facilities Operations & Service Center at 617-353-2105 to report a facilities emergency like heat or cooling needs.
Teaching Assistant / Graduate Research Assistant Requests – MET supports faculty teaching and research each semester through TA and RA positions that are approved on a per-request basis. Visit either page for more detailed information about our policies and request processes. Online Course Facilitators are recommended and approved through a separate process by an administrator within each academic program/department.
Guest Speakers (Honoraria) – Faculty may invite up to three guest speakers to their course in a given semester. Visit the guest speaker page to learn more about our guest speaker policy and honoraria approval process.
Academic Conduct Code – All students are expected to adhere to BU’s academic conduct code. If you have concerns about a potential infraction of the academic conduct code, please reach out to MET’s Enrollment and Student Success Office at metess@bu.edu.
Course Evaluations – Course evaluations will be available online through the University’s centralized system, “Blue.” The MET Office of the Dean sends instructions for administration of evaluations each semester.
Final Exams – BU’s full final exam policy and schedule is set by the Office of the Registrar. Final examinations are held during the scheduled exam period, during the time that is listed for your class in MyBU Student.
Grading & Incomplete Grades – All grades are due no later than 72 hours after the final exam is given. If no examination is given, grades must be submitted within 72 hours after class instruction ends. Please visit the Grading pages to learn more about grading expectations and processes for incomplete course work.
MET Education Technology – MET IT and ETI offer an array of services, software, and trainings that support teaching and learning.
BU Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning – BU’s central hub for teaching and learning services, programs, and professional development.