Implementation of New Interim University-wide Hazing Policy
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In December 2024, the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act was signed into law, requiring colleges and universities to report hazing incidents and to disclose policies regarding hazing prevention and awareness programs. Although Massachusetts hazing prevention laws have long existed and the University already had a […]
Actions Taken by the University Council during the Spring 2025 Semester
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held four meetings during the spring 2025 semester on February 18, March 18, April 15, and May 13. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website (Kerberos protected): Revised Suspension or […]
Faculty Tenure and Promotions on the Charles River Campus
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Gilliam and I are very pleased to announce the promotions of 17 faculty members on the Charles River Campus to the rank of associate professor with tenure; five to the rank of associate professor, non-tenure track; and three to the rank of tenured full […]
Recipients of the 2025 Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology and the University Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each spring, we have the pleasure of announcing the recipients of two of our most prestigious University-wide teaching awards: the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology and the Boston University Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award. These awards each […]
Organizational Changes in the Office of the University Provost
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am writing to share a few structural changes within the Office of the Provost. My vision is that this new structure will streamline our operations, foster greater collaboration across the University, and enhance our ability to support our faculty, staff, and students. First, to […]
Launching the Task Force on Convergent Research and Education
From Dr. Melissa Gilliam, President and Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer March 6, 2025 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, We are pleased to announce the launch of the Boston University Task Force on Convergent Research and Education. This initiative will build upon our University’s strong foundation in impactful and […]
2025 University Lecture | Call for Nominations
From Dr. Gloria Waters University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Office of the Provost asks for your assistance in identifying nominees for the 2025 University Lecturer. The University Lecture was established in 1950 to honor members of the Boston University faculty engaged in outstanding research and creative pursuits. University Lecturers represent a vast array […]
2025-2026 Faculty-in-Residence Program
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Jason Campbell-Foster, Dean of Students The Dean of Students’ Office and Residence Life are seeking faculty members interested in appointment to the Faculty-in-Residence (FIR) Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. Faculty members are eligible to apply to the FIR program if they are full-time […]
Call for Nominations: Director of Women in Science & Engineering
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Office of the Provost invites nominations and applications from the BU professoriate for the position of director of the next generation of what was previously known as ARROWS (Advance, Recruit, Retain, and Organize Women in STEM). The new organization, tentatively titled WISE (Women in […]
Effects of Federal Budget Directives on University Funding
From Dr. Melissa Gilliam, President, Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, and Nicole Tirella, Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs, CFO, and Treasurer January 28, 2025 Dear Members of the BU Community, As you’ve likely seen in the news, in the past week the new administration has issued executive orders affecting federal […]