Launch of National Search for New Associate Provost for Community & Inclusion
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last December, I shared news that we would soon be launching a national search for an associate provost for community and inclusion at Boston University. I am pleased to announce the search is now underway and a committee in place to... More
Commencement 2022
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer While it is early in the spring semester, commencement weekend will soon be upon us. It is my pleasure to extend to you an invitation to join our 2022 graduates at the All-University Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 22, at 1... More
2021 University Lecture Rescheduled for Wednesday, March 23
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, as you may remember, an unforeseen circumstance required us to postpone the 2021 University Lecture to the spring 2022 semester. I am now delighted to re-extend this invitation to all members of our community: Beneath and Beyond Human: Race and... More
Lifting of Special Exceptions Due to Omicron Variant
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Derek Howe, Senior Vice President for Operations, and Amanda Bailey, Vice President for Human Resources At the beginning of this semester, President Brown announced that some special exceptions would be put in place through February 18, 2022 due to the surge of the... More
Launch of Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am pleased to announce the launch of the Boston University Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative, a University-wide effort with the ultimate goal of improving learning and educational outcomes for all of our students. Research shows that when educators implement inclusive pedagogy –... More
Call for Ideas for Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Initiative
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Michael Collins, Chancellor, UMass Chan Medical School, Dr. Alan Garber, Provost, Harvard University, and Dr. Marty Schmidt, Provost, MIT The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has invited Letters of Intent to establish a second CZ Biohub, expanding on the success of the initial San Francisco-based CZ... More
Scheduling of Final Exams
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin a new semester, I would like to remind everyone that, per University policy, the final examination for a course must be given only during its scheduled exam period and time slot and not during a regular class meeting... More
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Fall 2021 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held three meetings during the fall 2021 semester on September 14, October 12, and November 16. At these meetings, the Council did not vote on any new policies, but did approve the following degree and certificate programs: ... More
KN95 Masks for Faculty, Staff, and Students
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Derek Howe, Senior Vice President for Operations We are aware that as we approach the start of the spring semester, some faculty, staff, and students are feeling increasingly anxious about the prospect of returning to campus. While we are confident in... More
Appointment of Kenneth Freeman as Interim Vice President and Associate Provost for Online Programs At-Scale; Formation of Search Committee for Permanent Vice President and Associate Provost
From Dr. Robert A. Brown, University President and Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University’s continued growth as a leading private research institution will rely on our ability to provide outstanding undergraduate and graduate education that advances innovative instruction and expands our reach and access to new audiences of... More