Looking Ahead as a Residential Research University
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Robert A. Brown, President Throughout the past year, while working to safely ensure the continuity of our students’ educational progress, we have also been focused on the future. For the last seven months, we have been deeply engaged in finalizing... More
Summer 2021 Workplace Adjustment Request Process
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am writing today to announce the summer 2021 Workplace Adjustment Request process for faculty members and PhD students in teaching or research roles. In order to give schools and colleges adequate time to finalize the course schedule for summer courses, More
NCAA Compliance
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Doug Sears, Vice President and Chief of Staff to the President Boston University supports an intercollegiate athletics program competing within the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 environment where our student-athletes strive for excellence in sportsmanship, scholarship, and service. This affiliation... More
Student Information System Renewal Update
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am pleased to share an important update on BU’s Student Information System (SIS) Renewal Program. The SIS Renewal Program is a major University-wide effort to modernize the IT systems that support and store student data from application to graduation. At BU, 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 2020 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held four meetings during the fall 2020 semester on September 22, October 20, November 17, and December 15. At these meetings, the Council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website: Faculty... More
Back to On-Campus Work Guide, Testing Reminders, and Spring Events and Visitor Policies
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations We hope that all of you have enjoyed a restful winter break and that you remain safe and healthy. We are approaching the spring semester with a sense of optimism. One reason for this... More
Appointment of Sujin Pak as Dean of the Boston University School of Theology
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer During the 2019-2020 academic year, we undertook a national-level search for a new Dean of the School of Theology. We sought candidates who would bring the proven organizational and pastoral leadership, strategic vision, and a portfolio of accomplishment in religious scholarship... More
Update on Strategic Planning Implementation Effort
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I hope that this finds you well and rested from a much-needed break. As we enter the New Year, I write to provide an update on the University’s strategic planning implementation process and to invite your feedback on one aspect of... More
Announcement of Two “Wellness Days” in Spring 2021 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you know, in the fall we announced that the spring 2021 academic calendar would be adjusted to start one week later than normal (on Monday, January 25, 2021) and would not include a spring break recess. While these adjustments were... More