Christine McGuire to Step Down as Vice President and Associate Provost for Enrollment & Student Administration
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to share news that Christine McGuire, who has served as vice president and associate provost for enrollment and student administration (ENSA) since 2016, has announced plans to step down from her role in January to take on a new position as associate dean […]
A Message to the Community on Implementation of the BUGWU Contract
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer November 14, 2024 Dear Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff, As you know, on October 16, the Boston University Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU, SEIU 509) ratified their first contract. The ratification allows us to enter a new chapter in graduate education at Boston University, and I […]
Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the College of Engineering
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin the process of selecting the next dean of the College of Engineering, 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 of […]
Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the School of Public Health
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin the process of selecting the next dean of the School of Public Health, 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 […]
Appointment of Professor Sean Mullen as Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past summer, I announced the search for the next associate provost for graduate affairs at Boston University. With so many high-level priorities on the horizon (from enrollment and the environments we create for PhD students to implementation of a new union contract for our […]
Important Information about Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training Requirements at BU
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Derek Howe, Senior Vice President for Operations As noted in our communication of October 17, Boston University is requiring all faculty and staff to complete updated sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination prevention training. This training is one of many important efforts BU is undertaking […]
Important Updates to BU’s Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policies and Procedures
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of discrimination and harassment through prevention efforts, vigorous enforcement of our nondiscrimination policies, and providing resources for our community members. I am writing to share an important update about our ongoing work in […]
An Update for Faculty and Staff on Student Information System Implementation
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer October 9, 2024 Dear Faculty and Staff, I am writing to provide an important update on the implementation of our new Student Information System (SIS). Over the past four years, we have been transitioning from our legacy student systems, some of which have been in […]
Request for Submissions of Recent Faculty Books and Creative Works
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In addition to serving as an informational tool for the BU community, the Office of the Provost websiteprovides an opportunity to highlight the outstanding work and accomplishments of our talented faculty. This is accomplished in part through the publications section of the website which chronicles […]
Formation of the Bias Review Team at Boston University
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we work to help ensure an inclusive and respectful environment for all members of our community, I write to share an important update with you. Today, I am announcing the formation of the Bias Review Team (BRT). The BRT’s creation underscores our ongoing commitment […]