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From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University is committed to maintaining a living, learning, and working environment free from discrimination and harassment through prevention efforts and vigorous enforcement of our nondiscrimination policies. This annual statement, issued as required by Massachusetts law, outlines BU’s Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, as you may remember, we launched a national-level search for a new dean of the Boston University School of Public Health (SPH). After a competitive process that fielded an exceptional pool of candidates and included the broad consultation of the SPH community, President […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, we announced the formation of a search advisory committee to help identify the next permanent dean of the Boston University College of Engineering (ENG). Professor Elise Morgan has served as dean ad interim of the college since July 2023 and has provided exemplary […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In December 2024, the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act was signed into law, requiring colleges and universities to report hazing incidents and to disclose policies regarding hazing prevention and awareness programs. Although Massachusetts hazing prevention laws have long existed and the University already had a […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held four meetings during the spring 2025 semester on February 18, March 18, April 15, and May 13. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website (Kerberos protected): Revised Suspension or […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Gilliam and I are very pleased to announce the promotions of 17 faculty members on the Charles River Campus to the rank of associate professor with tenure; five to the rank of associate professor, non-tenure track; and three to the rank of tenured full […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each spring, we have the pleasure of announcing the recipients of two of our most prestigious University-wide teaching awards: the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology and the Boston University Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award. These awards each […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am writing to share a few structural changes within the Office of the Provost. My vision is that this new structure will streamline our operations, foster greater collaboration across the University, and enhance our ability to support our faculty, staff, and students. First, to […]