Professor Christopher Moore to Step Down as Dean of the College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College; Formation of the Dean Search Advisory Committee
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to share news that Professor Christopher Moore, who has guided the College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College as its dean since 2014, will step down from his leadership role at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 academic year and retire from Boston […]
Absences for Religious Observances
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer During the course of the academic year, members of our community may request excused absences from attending classes or participating in examination, work, or study requirements in order to accommodate the observance of their religious faiths. A full reading of the University’s Policy on Absence […]
Appointment of Dr. Scott Taylor as Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are very pleased to announce that following a national-level search, we have selected Dr. Scott Taylor as the next dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, effective September 1, 2022. Dr. Taylor is among our nation’s most respected […]
Appointment of Wendy Colby as Vice President and Associate Provost for BU Virtual
From Dr. Robert A. Brown, President and Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last December, as you may recall, we announced a national search for a new leadership position, charged with further developing and supporting Boston University’s growing presence in online education as a key pillar of our 2030 Strategic Plan. After […]
BU Sexual Misconduct Policy
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Jason Campbell-Foster, Interim Associate Provost and Dean of Students, and Jean Estevez, Executive Director of Equal Opportunity The Massachusetts Campus Sexual Violence Act requires colleges and universities to remind their communities annually of their policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct. BU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy and […]
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Spring 2022 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held six meetings during the spring 2022 semester on January 25, February 22, March 22, April 19, May 10, and June 14. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website: Sick […]
Associate Provost and Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore to Become President of Dean College
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to share news that Kenneth Elmore, who has led Boston University’s Dean of Students Office with exceptional energy, grace, and distinction for nearly 20 years, has accepted an offer to become president of Dean College in Franklin, MA, and will be leaving BU […]
All-University Commencement
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The All-University Commencement scheduled for Sunday, May 22 at Nickerson Field is just about two weeks away. If you plan to march in the academic procession at Commencement, I ask that you please submit the RSVP form. You should have received specific information regarding Commencement […]
Professor Jorge Delva to Step Down as Dean of the School of Social Work at the End of the 2022-2023 Academic Year
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Professor Jorge Delva, who has served as dean of the Boston University School of Social Work (SSW) since January 2018 and as director and Paul Farmer Professor at the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH), has announced that he plans to step […]
2022 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 2022 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 disciplines and research […]