Opening of the Newbury Center; Appointment of Maria Dykema Erb as Inaugural Director
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Crystal Williams, Vice President and Associate Provost for Community & Inclusion Each year, many of Boston University’s talented graduates have the added distinction of being the first in their families to have attended college. These students arrive from vastly varied backgrounds and are consistently […]
COVID Update and Increased Use of Compliance Badges
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations It is vitally important for all members of our community to comply with all of the public health protocols we have put in place to keep our community safe from COVID-19. Although we have seen low rates of […]
Your Role in Maintaining a Healthy and Safe BU
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations Thank you for your commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe campus environment during the pandemic. With your diligence, and that of our students, we have had an encouraging start to the semester with low COVID-19 positivity […]
Leadership at the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development; Formation of the Dean Search Advisory Committee
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you know, David Chard, Professor of Education, has been serving as Dean ad interim of the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development (Wheelock) since the merger of Boston University and Wheelock College on June 1, 2018. In the time since his appointment, Dean […]
Spring 2021 Workplace Adjustment Request Process
**Please note, the Workplace Adjustment Request Team consults with Boston University’s Medical Advisory Group in interpreting and applying the latest CDC guidance, as well as non-CDC Risk Factors, into University policy. For the most up-to-date information on Workplace Adjustment Requests, please visit the Human Resources website. From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic […]
Adjustments to the Spring 2021 Academic Calendar
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer It is wonderful to see the energy that has returned to campus, thanks to the tireless work of faculty and staff throughout the summer and to the diligence of all community members in adhering to our new public health protocols. I am proud to be […]
Update on University-wide Strategic Planning Process and Launch of Implementation Design Phase
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Over the last two years, faculty, staff, and students across our campuses have worked toward a strategic plan that establishes a clear vision for the future of Boston University, and a set of measurable goals and objectives to help guide decisions on institutional investments and […]
2020-2021 Career Development Professorship Awardees
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, Boston University has the pleasure of recognizing a number of talented junior faculty who are emerging as future leaders within their respective fields with the awarding of Career Development Professorships. Presented to promising junior faculty who have been at BU for less than […]
Temporary Preservation of Video Recordings of Class Sessions
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Under the Learn from Anywhere model, the University has encouraged faculty to record class sessions as a way of providing beneficial access to students who may have difficulty – for a variety of reasons – attending sessions in real time. A number of you have […]
Campus Building Hours
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations On Monday, August 31, all Charles River, Fenway, and Medical Campus buildings will be open for the academic year. Academic, research, and office buildings not previously reopened will return to their regular, pre-COVID opening and closing schedules. […]