{"id":17,"date":"2025-01-10T14:32:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T19:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/operations\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-02-27T16:26:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T21:26:01","slug":"departments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/operations\/departments\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Departments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Welcome to Operations at Boston University, your comprehensive resource for navigating the essential services that keep our campuses running smoothly. Our website is designed to provide students, faculty, and staff with easy access to the various departments that ensure the seamless operation of our University. Here&#8217;s an overview of the key departments within Operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Office of the Senior Vice President for Operations<\/h2>\n<p>Provides oversight and leadership responsibilities for Auxiliary Services; Operations Fiscal Analysis &amp; Analytics; Campus Planning &amp; Operations; Safety, Security &amp; Preparedness; Sustainability; and Human Resources.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Auxiliary Services<\/h2>\n<p>BU Auxiliary Services directly supports the University\u2019s academic mission and quality of campus life with an emphasis on delivering best-in-class services to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/auxiliary-services\/\">View website<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Campus Planning &amp; Operations<\/h2>\n<p>Campus Planning &amp; Operations\u00a0(CPO) is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and sustainable environment that positively impacts and enables the teaching, learning, research, and student life activities at Boston University.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cpo\/\">View website<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Human Resources<\/h2>\n<p>The BU Human Resources Office (BUHR) continually evolves to cultivate an inclusive, civil, and equitable environment to support every employee and serve as a strategic partner to the University.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hr\/\">View website<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Operations Fiscal Analysis &amp; Analytics<\/h2>\n<p>Oversees operational strategy, budget management, and financial modeling for Boston University Operations. Areas of oversight include building operations, capital budget, utilities and energy management, and sustainability initiatives. This department is central to shaping the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the University\u2019s physical and environmental resources, which directly supports the development and monitoring of the University\u2019s annual operating budget.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Safety, Security &amp; Preparedness<\/h2>\n<p>Safety, Security &amp; Preparedness (SSP) comprises the University\u2019s Emergency Management, Police, and Public Safety departments. By bringing these departments together under the SSP umbrella, BU aims to be more proactive and strategic in fostering physical safety, well-being, security, and preparedness.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/safety\/\">View website<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Sustainability<\/h2>\n<p>We support the transformation of Boston University\u2019s planning, operations, and culture toward a sustainable and equitable future. We are guided by the University\u2019s mission, Strategic Plan, and Climate Action Plan.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sustainability\/\">View website<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Operations at Boston University, your comprehensive resource for navigating the essential services that keep our campuses running smoothly. 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