Professor David Chard to Step Down as Dean of the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development; Formation of the Dean Search Advisory Committee
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim I write to share news that Professor David Chard, who has guided the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development as its dean since 2018, will step down from his leadership role at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 academic year and return to […]
Welcome Message from Provost Lutchen
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim Dear Boston University Colleagues, As we begin a new academic year, I want to welcome you back and extend my best wishes for a productive and exciting year working together to advance Boston University’s educational and research missions. I am thrilled to be […]
Invitation to Participate in Provost’s Mentor Fellows Program
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim I write to invite your participation in the fifth annual Provost’s Mentor Fellows Program, a selective cohort-based program designed to promote and highlight excellence in mentoring. Participants in this program will join a community of faculty committed to deepening their mentoring practices, identify […]
Appointment of Dr. Anthony Jack as Inaugural Faculty Director of the Newbury Center and Associate Professor of Higher Education Leadership, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. David Chard, Dean, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development With the shared values and interests of the Newbury Center and Wheelock College, we are very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack as faculty director of the Newbury Center […]
Appointment of Dr. Barbara Jones as Next Dean of the Boston University School of Social Work
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, we announced a national search to identify the next dean of the School of Social Work (SSW). We sought candidates who would bring a record of distinguished scholarship; dynamic clinical, academic, and administrative leadership; and the energy and vision essential for guiding SSW’s […]
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Spring 2023 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held four meetings during the spring 2023 semester on February 21, March 21, April 18, and May 9. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website: Revision to Faculty Handbook, Section […]
Appointment of Elise Morgan as Dean ad interim of the College of Engineering
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Earlier today, President Brown announced that College of Engineering Dean Kenneth Lutchen will serve as University provost and chief academic officer ad interim beginning July 1, 2023. I am pleased to announce that Elise Morgan, Maysarah K. Sukkar Professor of Engineering Design and Innovation, has […]
Appointment of Jason Campbell-Foster as Dean of Students
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last October, following the appointment of Jason Campbell-Foster as interim associate provost and dean of students for the 2022-2023 academic year, we announced a national level search to identify a permanent incumbent for this important University-wide position. We have now successfully concluded our search, and […]
All-University Commencement
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The All-University Commencement scheduled for Sunday, May 21 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 […]
Appointment of Melissa Holt as the Next Director of Kilachand Honors College
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past winter, we announced an internal search to identify a new director of Kilachand Honors College. We sought candidates who would bring the intellectual leadership, strategic vision, and track record of excellence in interdisciplinary scholarship essential to this signature liberal arts program at Boston […]