Decision Regarding Notification of Positive COVID-19 Test Status
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In recent weeks, we have received requests from faculty who would like to be automatically notified in the event that a student in one of their classes tests positive for COVID-19. We have spent a great deal of time considering this... More
“Back to On-Campus Work,” Phase 3 Guide
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations As Boston University moves forward with the third phase of reopening, the health and safety of our community remains our first priority. The public health precautions that have been put in place require all... More
Announcing New Backup Care for Children and Elders
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations One of the difficult challenges that faculty and staff may face during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic is the breakdown of reliable childcare and eldercare support systems. For individuals with young or school-age... More
Faculty and Staff Health Commitments, Expectations, Compliance, and Resources
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations We write today to provide important information as we prepare to resume in-person teaching and learning with the start of the fall semester. While this is a lengthy communication, we urge you to read... More
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Spring 2020 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held seven meetings during the spring 2020 semester on January 28, February 25, March 17, April 14, May 6, June 16, and July 28. At these meetings, the Council voted to approve the following policies, also available... More
New Policy on University-Sponsored Campus Meetings, Events, and Gatherings for the Fall 2020 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations In light of the most recent public health guidelines, meetings, events, and gatherings this fall will be different than they have in the past. We are working hard to enable members of the BU... More
New Guidelines on University-Sponsored Travel and Campus Visitors for the Fall 2020 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Key to our efforts to maintain healthy learning, living, and working environments across the University this fall will be limiting the flow of travel and outside visitors to our campuses. I am writing to share with you two new temporary policies... More
Academic Calendar for the Fall 2020 Semester and Travel Guidance for Thanksgiving Break
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we prepare for a return to on-campus, residential education in the fall, we know that many of you have lingering questions about the academic calendar for the coming semester, particularly as it relates to holiday travel. We are aware that... More
Updated “Back to On-Campus Work” Guide
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations As Boston University begins Phase 2 of our four-phase reopening process, we thank everyone for sharing your comments and concerns about the plans for a safe and gradual return to a residential campus. Please... More
Updated Fall 2020 Guidelines from US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Willis G. Wang, Vice President and Associate Provost for Global Programs On July 6, 2020, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) posted advanced notice of Fall 2020 COVID-19 Guidance affecting international students studying or intending to study in the US on... More