University-wide Training on Sexual Misconduct
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer At a time of heightened awareness around sexual misconduct, it is vital that Boston University makes clear its intolerance of any such conduct or behavior. Boston University is committed to ensuring that all members of our community are afforded a respectful environment in which to […]
Promotions to Full Professor on the Charles River Campus
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am delighted to announce the promotion of 8 members of our Charles River Campus faculty to the rank of Full Professor at Boston University. Through seminal scholarship, field-defining exploration, and passion for the transmission of knowledge, these exceptional faculty members have emerged as leaders, […]
Commencement 2018
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer While it is early in the spring semester, Commencement Weekend will soon be upon us, and it is my pleasure to extend to you an invitation to join our 2018 graduates at the All-University Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 20, at 1 p.m. I also encourage […]
Effects of the Government Shutdown at Boston University
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you are aware, the federal government shut down on Friday evening when Congress and the White House couldn’t reach agreement on a federal budget. While early indications are that the shutdown may be brief, it will likely impact Boston University’s interactions with the federal […]
2017 Faculty Annual Report (FAR) and External Activity Report (EAR)
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This year, you will report your 2017 activities using the new faculty annual report (FAR) and external activity report (EAR) modules of My CV. Those modules are now open for use. In the new system, you will select activities listed in your My CV profile […]
Appointment of Dr. Harvey Young as Dean of the BU College of Fine Arts
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are delighted to share news of the appointment of Dr. Harvey Young as Dean and Professor in the Boston University College of Fine Arts (CFA), beginning on January 1, 2018. Earlier this summer, I announced Dr. Young’s selection to be dean […]
Appointment of Dr. Adam Smith as Professor of Computer Science through the Boston University Data Science Initiative
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In the summer of 2014, my office launched the Boston University Data Science Initiative (DSI), a major multidisciplinary effort that bridges the fields of computer science, statistics, and electrical and computer engineering and works to leverage BU’s existing strengths and expand our capacity to lead […]
Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Questrom School of Business
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last month, I announced the formation of a Search Advisory Committee to identify a new dean for the Questrom School of Business. The process for constituting a Dean Search Advisory Committee, outlined in the BU Faculty Handbook, specifies that: “the advisory committee shall consist of […]
Recognition of Professor Lynne Allen’s Service as Dean ad interim of the College of Fine Arts
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we prepare in January to welcome Harvey Young as the incoming Dean of the College of Fine Arts (CFA), I want to take this opportunity to offer special thanks and recognition to Professor Lynne Allen, who has provided exceptional leadership over the last two-plus […]
Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the School of Law
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Earlier this fall, I announced the formation of a Search Advisory Committee to identify a new dean for the School of Law (LAW). The process for constituting a Dean Search Advisory Committee, outlined in the BU Faculty Handbook, specifies that: “the advisory committee shall consist […]