Professor Adil Najam to Step Down as Dean of the Pardee School of Global Studies; Formation of the Dean Search Advisory Committee
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Professor Adil Najam, who has served with distinction as the inaugural Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, has announced that he plans to step down from his leadership role at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 academic year, More
BU Sexual Misconduct Policy
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Kenneth Elmore, Associate Provost and Dean of Students Under the recently enacted Campus Sexual Violence Act, colleges and universities in Massachusetts are required to remind their communities on an annual basis of their policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct. BU’s Sexual Misconduct... More
Returning to In-Person Instruction for the Fall 2021 Semester; Recommendations of the Post-COVID to 2030 Residential Experience
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we wrap up the summer term and prepare for a safe return to in-person teaching and learning this fall, I speak for our entire leadership in saying how grateful we are for the dedication and sacrifice of all of you... More
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Spring 2021 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held six meetings during the spring 2021 semester on January 26, February 23, March 23, April 20, May 11, and June 15. At these meetings, the Council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University... More
Updated Public Health Protocols for Fall 2021 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations, and Dr. Judy Platt, Director of Student Health Services As we prepare to welcome back members of our community and a new class of incoming students for the fall semester, we write to share information and updates about... More
Guidelines for Remote Staff Work Arrangements
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations, and Amanda Bailey, Vice President for Human Resources On June 23, President Brown wrote to all University staff and faculty to announce the recommendations of the Committee on the Future of Staff Work at Boston University. More
Revised Guidelines on Campus Visitors and University-Sponsored Travel
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations, and Dr. Judy Platt, Director of Student Health Services As we plan for a return to in-person teaching and learning in fall 2021, we are writing to update you on BU’s policies for University-sponsored travel and... More
Opening of the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff; Appointment of Dr. Debbie Bazarsky as Inaugural Director
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Crystal Williams, Vice President and Associate Provost for Community & Inclusion In fall 2019, we announced the findings of a task force charged with recommending ways to improve the workplace experience of Boston University’s LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff. Among the core priorities... More
Dr. K. Matthew Dames Stepping Down as Boston University Librarian; Appointment of Mark Newton as University Librarian ad interim
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last month, Dr. K. Matthew Dames, who has served as Boston University Librarian since July 2018, announced that he would be stepping down from his role at BU on July 16, 2021. Dr. Dames has provided important leadership over these last... More
Appointment of Professor Amie Grills as Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Earlier this spring, I announced the resumption of a search to identify the next Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs at Boston University. This is a search that was initially begun in late 2019, but was put on hold over the last... More