Actions Taken by the University Council During the Fall 2021 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held three meetings during the fall 2021 semester on September 14, October 12, and November 16. At these meetings, the Council did not vote on any new policies, but did approve the following degree and certificate programs: Graduate Certificate in Program […]
KN95 Masks for Faculty, Staff, and Students
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Derek Howe, Senior Vice President for Operations We are aware that as we approach the start of the spring semester, some faculty, staff, and students are feeling increasingly anxious about the prospect of returning to campus. While we are confident in the safety protocols […]
Appointment of Kenneth Freeman as Interim Vice President and Associate Provost for Online Programs At-Scale; Formation of Search Committee for Permanent Vice President and Associate Provost
From Dr. Robert A. Brown, University President and Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University’s continued growth as a leading private research institution will rely on our ability to provide outstanding undergraduate and graduate education that advances innovative instruction and expands our reach and access to new audiences of learners around the […]
Vice President and Associate Provost for Community & Inclusion Crystal Williams to Become President of Rhode Island School of Design
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to announce that Crystal Williams, vice president and associate provost for community and inclusion and professor of English in the College of Arts & Sciences, has accepted an offer to become president of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). I know I speak […]
Updates to Emergency Closing Policy; “Snow Days”
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, and Amanda Bailey, Vice President for Human Resources One of the many questions raised as we navigated the COVID-19 pandemic last year was what a “snow day,” or emergency closure of a University campus, meant in […]
Scheduling of Final Exams and Accommodations for Illness or Quarantine
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we approach the end of the semester and the final exam period, I want to thank all of you for your continued dedication, particularly as we’ve done the challenging work of safely bringing students back to the classrooms. I am very appreciative for all […]
Conclusion of Automatic Preservation of Zoom Class Session Recordings by IS&T
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last year, I informed faculty that the University would be instituting automatic preservation of recordings of classes delivered through Zoom, from the spring 2020, summer 2020, and fall 2020 semesters. This need to preserve recordings of classes delivered through Zoom came in response to five […]
Appointment of Professor Cataldo Leone as Dean of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past spring, I announced the formation of a search advisory committee to help identify the next permanent dean of the Henry M. Goldman School of Medicine. As you know, Dr. Cataldo Leone, who has been associate dean of the dental school since 2008, agreed […]
Formation of University-wide Committee on Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past spring, following consultation with undergraduate students, I announced that the University would be taking several concrete actions to improve the way we prevent, address, and respond to issues of sexual misconduct on our campuses. Among these steps – which include enhanced mandatory trainings, […]
Postponement of 2021 University Lecture to Spring 2022
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you know, BU each fall hosts the University Lecture. The lecture was to be delivered this coming Wednesday, November 10, at the Tsai Performance Center by Professor Louis Chude-Sokei of the College of Arts & Sciences. Due to an unforeseen circumstance, we will need […]