Director, Kilachand Honors College – Call for Nominations and Applications
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Amie Grills, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs The Office of the Provost invites nominations and applications from the BU professoriate for the position of director of Kilachand Honors College. The director provides leadership for all aspects of this innovative, interdisciplinary University-wide program serving over […]
Professor Carrie Preston to Step Down as Director of Kilachand Honors College
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Amie Grills, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs Professor Carrie Preston, who has served as director of the Kilachand Honors College since 2017 and as the college’s Arvind and Chandan Nandlal Kilachand Professor, has announced plans to step down from her administrative role, effective […]
Launch of National Search for Next Associate Provost and Dean of Students
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past spring, we announced plans for a national search to recruit a new associate provost and dean of students at Boston University. In order to help identify the next leader for this important University-wide position, I have appointed a search committee that, over the […]
What to Expect from the Student Information System Renewal Program
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you may be aware, the Student Information System (SIS) Renewal Program is an ongoing University-wide effort to modernize the IT systems that support students from application to graduation. This program will update processes touching many aspects of student life: applying to BU or to study […]
Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the School of Social Work
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin the process of selecting the next dean of the School of Social Work, the first step is to constitute the search advisory committee. The BU Faculty Handbook specifies that: “the advisory committee shall consist of three faculty members elected by the faculty […]
Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin the process of selecting the next dean of the College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, the first step is to constitute the search advisory committee. The BU Faculty Handbook specifies that: “the advisory committee shall consist of three faculty members […]
2022 University Lecture
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer You are cordially invited to the 2022 University Lecture: Making Space for Wonder: In Person and Up Close Josephine Halvorson Professor of Art; Chair of Graduate Studies in Painting Wednesday, November 9, 2022 7 pm Tsai Performance Center 685 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, Massachusetts Established […]
Appointment of Victoria Sahani as Associate Provost for Community & Inclusion at Boston University
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past February, Boston University launched a national search for a new associate provost for community and inclusion. After a process that considered several strong candidates and incorporated wide-ranging, thoughtful feedback from the BU community, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Victoria Sahani […]
NCAA Compliance
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Doug Sears, Vice President and Chief of Staff to the President Boston University supports an intercollegiate athletics program competing within the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 environment where our student-athletes strive for excellence in sportsmanship, scholarship, and service. This affiliation confers a responsibility […]
A Message to BU Graduate Students: Our Commitment to Progress Together
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dear Boston University Graduate Students, Several years ago, we made a strong and affirmative commitment to provide more resources to improve the learning environment and quality of life of our graduate students, regardless of their program of study. Through the direct engagement of many of […]