Student Information System Renewal Update
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am pleased to share an important update on BU’s Student Information System (SIS) Renewal Program. The SIS Renewal Program is a major University-wide effort to modernize the IT systems that support and store student data from application to graduation. At BU, the most visible […]
Scheduling of Final Exams
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin a new semester, I would like to remind everyone that, per University policy, the final examination for a course must be given only during its scheduled exam period and time slot and not during a regular class meeting or on a reading […]
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Fall 2020 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held four meetings during the fall 2020 semester on September 22, October 20, November 17, and December 15. At these meetings, the Council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website: Faculty Personal and Family Leaves […]
Back to On-Campus Work Guide, Testing Reminders, and Spring Events and Visitor Policies
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations We hope that all of you have enjoyed a restful winter break and that you remain safe and healthy. We are approaching the spring semester with a sense of optimism. One reason for this is […]
Appointment of Sujin Pak as Dean of the Boston University School of Theology
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer During the 2019-2020 academic year, we undertook a national-level search for a new Dean of the School of Theology. We sought candidates who would bring the proven organizational and pastoral leadership, strategic vision, and a portfolio of accomplishment in religious scholarship and teaching essential to […]
Update on Strategic Planning Implementation Effort
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I hope that this finds you well and rested from a much-needed break. As we enter the New Year, I write to provide an update on the University’s strategic planning implementation process and to invite your feedback on one aspect of the plan. As you […]
Announcement of Two “Wellness Days” in Spring 2021 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you know, in the fall we announced that the spring 2021 academic calendar would be adjusted to start one week later than normal (on Monday, January 25, 2021) and would not include a spring break recess. While these adjustments were made to […]
Spring 2021 LfA Adjustments
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we enter the holiday season and a well-earned break, I want to thank each of you for the dedication, patience, and resilience that you have demonstrated over the past year. Thanks to you, Boston University has successfully concluded the year and met […]
Updated University-Sponsored Travel Policy, Travel Guidance, and Compliance Expectations
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations As we approach intersession and a well-deserved break, we are writing to briefly share the University’s updated policy on sponsored travel, as well as some travel and testing guidance for the upcoming winter break. Policy […]
Surveys of Student and Faculty Experience with Learn from Anywhere
From Dr. Chris Dellarocas, Associate Provost for Digital Learning & Innovation, Sue Kennedy, Associate Provost ad interim for Undergraduate Affairs, and Dr. Daniel Kleinman, Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs As the pandemic reached Boston in March 2020, BU faculty moved rapidly and successfully to remote instruction for the second half of the spring semester. As the spring […]