Appointment of Six New Data Science Faculty Fellows at Boston University
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am delighted to announce the appointment of six new Data Science Faculty Fellows through BU’s Data Science Initiative (DSI). Launched in 2017, the Data Science Faculty Fellows program brings together uniquely talented faculty whose expertise transcends the field’s traditional boundaries of Computer Science, Statistics, […]
Appointment of Dr. Jorge Delva as Director, Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH)
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jorge Delva, Dean of the School of Social Work (SSW), as Director of the BU Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH). Dr. Delva has led CISWH in an interim role since September 19, […]
Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the BU College of Arts & Sciences
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As I described in my memo of September 10, the process of selecting the next Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences begins with constitution of the Search Advisory Committee. The BU Faculty Handbook specifies that: “the advisory committee shall consist of three faculty […]
Announcement of the Task Force on LGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President, Operations We write to announce the appointment of a new University-wide task force focused on improving the workplace experience of employees who are LGBTQIA+. It is vital to Boston University’s impact and relevance as a global research institution and […]
2018 University Lecture
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer You are cordially invited to the 2018 University Lecture on Wednesday, November 14, at 7 pm in the Tsai Performance Center. Established in 1950, the University Lecture each year spotlights the outstanding and thought-provoking research of a Boston University faculty member to the BU community […]
Appointment of Laura Jenks as Chief of Staff to the University Provost
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am delighted to announce the successful completion of a national search and the appointment of Laura Jenks as Chief of Staff to the University Provost. Laura takes over this role from former Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff Nicole Hawkes and […]
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 […]
Announcement of University-wide Strategic Planning Process; Appointment of Strategic Planning Task Force
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Essential to the long-term growth and evolution of any major research university is a strategic plan that establishes a vision for the future and a set of measurable goals and objectives to help guide decisions on institutional investments and activities. As Boston University looks ahead […]
Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the BU College of Communication
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin the process of selecting the next Dean of the College of Communication, 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 […]
University-wide Training on Sexual Misconduct
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In February, I announced to the community through email, a website communication, and a BU Today article that Boston University would be moving to implement mandatory University-wide sexual misconduct training for all students, faculty, and staff. In the next few days, you will receive an […]