Faculty Tenure and Promotions on the Charles River Campus
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are delighted to announce the promotion of 25 faculty members on the Charles River Campus to the rank of associate professor with tenure, and two to the rank of associate professor non-tenure track. Each year, these promotions and awards of tenure […]
Faculty Director of the Trustee Scholars Program – Call for Nominations and Applications
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Amie Grills, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs The Office of the Provost invites nominations and applications from the BU professoriate for the position of faculty director of the Trustee Scholars Program. The faculty director provides leadership and support for the Trustee Scholars undergraduate program […]
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 […]
Appointment of Mark Newton as University Librarian
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Earlier this year, we launched a national search to select a permanent University Librarian at Boston University. Following a competitive process that considered several strong, experienced candidates, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Newton as University Librarian, effective immediately. Mark has been […]
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 […]
2023 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 2023 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 of […]