Faculty

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  Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  Last Modified: 02/04/2026
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  Boston University Non-Discrimination Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
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  Boston University Postdoctoral Association (BUPDA) Mission and Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs
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  Employee Handbook – Section 307 Holidays

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 07/01/2026
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  Faculty and Staff Health Commitments, Expectations, Compliance, and Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
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  Faculty Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Faculty Practice Foundation (BUSM & BMC) Amended and Restated Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
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  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
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  Interim Hazing Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
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  Leaves of Absence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
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  Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix B

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix C

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
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  Open Access Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
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  Personal Consulting of Faculty – Guidance for Faculty Personal Consulting Activities

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the General Counsel
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  Policy on Visiting Faculty and Research Scholars

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
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  Policy Regarding Campus Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Summer 2021

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 06/01/2021

Faculty Handbook: Appointments and Promotions

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  Boston University Parental Leave Policy  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
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  Faculty Handbook: Appointment and Continuance of Appointments for Full-Time Faculty on the Medical Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 04/16/2012
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  Faculty Handbook: Appointment and Reappointment of Faculty on the Charles River Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Faculty Handbook: Appointment of Deans

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Faculty Handbook: Appointments and Promotions

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Faculty Handbook: Classification of Ranks and Titles

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Faculty Handbook: Evaluation of Faculty Performance

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Faculty Handbook: Promotions on the Medical Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 06/12/2018
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  Faculty Handbook: Selection of Chairs on the Charles River Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 05/01/2013
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  Faculty Handbook: Selection of Department Chairs on the Medical Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Faculty Handbook: Tenure and Promotion on the Charles River Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 05/08/2018
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  Fitness for Duty Policy
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  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix A

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
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  Tenure and Promotion on the Charles River Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
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  Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

  Last Modified: 08/15/2025

Faculty Handbook: Ethics and Activities

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  Academic Freedom

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
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  Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
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  Access to Electronic Information Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 06/01/2017
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  Amendment to the University Council Constitution – Membership

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
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  Conditions of Use and Policy on Computing Ethics

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
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  Conflict of Commitment Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
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  Conflict of Interest Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Compliance Services Office | Office of the General Counsel

  Last Modified: 09/16/2026
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  Copyright Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the University Provost
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  Copyright Policy (faculty)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
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  External Professional Activity

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Manual

  Faculty Handbook: Ethics and Activities

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Faculty Handbook: Faculty Involvement in University Digital Courses

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
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  Gift Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Research Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 05/05/2010
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  Intellectual Property Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
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  Investigator Financial Conflicts of Interest Policy for Research

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 07/01/2017
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  Policy on Consensual Relationships with Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
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  Research Misconduct Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

Faculty Handbook: Governance

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  Constitution of the Boston University Council
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  Constitution of the BU Faculty Assembly and Faculty Council
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  Faculty Handbook: Governance

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
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  School of Public Health Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Public Health
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  Trustees Charter, Statutes and By-Laws

  Responsible Office(s): Secretary of the Board of Trustees

Faculty Handbook: Human Resources

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  Boston University Religious Accommodations Policy  

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
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  Boston University Small Necessities Leave Policy 

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
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  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
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  Faculty Handbook: Human Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
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  Faculty Handbook: Pay Transparency Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
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  Faculty Handbook: Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
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  Faculty Handbook: Suspension or Termination for Cause

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 04/15/2025
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  Grievance Procedure

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 05/08/2018
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  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
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  Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
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  Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Students

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
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  Scholar Sponsorship Policy

  Responsible Office(s): International Students and Scholars Office
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  Sexual Misconduct Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
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  Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Safety, Security & Preparedness

  Last Modified: 08/15/2025

Faculty Handbook: Leaves and Absences

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  Faculty Handbook: Discontinuation Policy for Departments and Programs, and Consequent Faculty Terminations

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 06/12/2018
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  Faculty Handbook: Faculty Personal and Family Leave Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 12/01/2017
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  Faculty Handbook: Faculty Retirement and Emeritus Status Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 03/23/2017
• Manual

  Faculty Handbook: Leaves and Absences

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Faculty Handbook: Sabbaticals and Leaves of Absence including Junior Scholar Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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  Fitness for Duty Policy

Instructions and Forms

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  Provost’s Forms Library for Charles River Campus Faculty Actions

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost