“Fit/Gap” exercise to test functionality of new Student Information Systems
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In recent years, Boston University has taken steps to replace our core Student Information Systems (SIS), including the Student and Faculty Links. Based upon a review last year that gathered feedback from faculty, staff, and students, we are moving forward with... More
All-University Commencement
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The All-University Commencement scheduled for Sunday, May 19, at Nickerson Field is just about two weeks away. If you plan to march in the processional at Commencement, I ask that you please email bugrad19@bu.edu with your name and school/college. You should have... More
Faculty Diversity Hiring Initiatives
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University is committed to the highest levels of intellectual and creative achievement and to developing a world-class faculty that requires and actively reflects an increased breadth of cultural, racial, and social diversity. As enumerated in our University Diversity Statement, BU... More
Senior Associate Provost Julie Sandell to become Provost at Suffolk University
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to announce that Senior Associate Provost Julie Sandell has accepted an offer to become Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Suffolk University and will be leaving Boston University at the end of June. I know that... More
2019 University Lecture – Nominations Deadline Wednesday, April 10
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The University Lecture Committee asks for your assistance in identifying nominees for the 2019 University Lecturer. Nomination forms are due by Wednesday, April 10, 2019 and should be submitted via e-mail to the Office at the Provost at provost@bu.edu. The University Lecture was... More
Update on University Strategic Planning
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last October, at President Brown’s request, I announced the launch of a University-wide strategic planning effort, led by the Strategic Planning Task Force. Over the last six months, the Task Force has received an extraordinary amount of input from every corner of... More
2019 University Lecture – Call for Nominations
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The University Lecture Committee asks for your assistance in identifying nominees for the 2019 University Lecturer. The University Lecture was established in 1950 to honor members of the Boston University faculty engaged in outstanding research. University Lecturers represent a vast array of... More
Accommodations for Students Observing Ramadan
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we approach the conclusion of the academic year, I would like to raise to your attention the fact that Ramadan, the month of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide, overlaps with the finals period of the spring semester in each of... More
University-wide Training on Sexual Misconduct Prevention
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations, and Kenneth Elmore, Associate Provost and Dean of Students In February 2018, we announced that Boston University would implement mandatory University-wide sexual misconduct prevention training for all students, faculty, and staff. Throughout the fall, each of... More
Formation of Working Group on Gender-based Harassment Prevention
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to announce the formation of a working group of faculty and university leaders from across the Charles River and Medical Campuses, tasked with developing a set of recommendations for how BU can advance its efforts to provide a working... More