Title IX and Sexual Misconduct
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Kim A. Randall, University Title IX Coordinator and Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Boston University is committed to eliminating sexual misconduct on campus and building a campus-wide culture of respect and responsibility. That commitment is consistent with the University’s obligations under Title IX, the federal law that requires colleges and universities to respond promptly and effectively […]
Presentation of 2014 United Methodist Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award to Prof. Thomas Gilmore
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, a distinguished member of our faculty is recognized for his or her “dedication and contributions to the learning arts and to the institution” with the United Methodist Scholar/Teacher of the Year award, a special honor established by the General Board of Higher Education […]
Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the BU School of Public Health
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Karen Antman, Provost of the Medical Campus and Dean of the BU School of Medicine We are pleased to announce the membership for the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Boston University School of Public Health (SPH): Brian Jack, Professor and […]
Appointment of an ad hoc Committee on International Student Experiences and Institutional Impact
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Among Boston University’s great strengths is a student body that is increasingly reflective of the world around it. Today, BU is proud to host a diverse, truly global campus community – a thriving center of research and scholarship that includes more than 7,000 international students […]
Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School for Global Studies
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Virginia Sapiro, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences We are pleased to announce the membership of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School for Global Studies: Nancy Ammerman, Professor of Sociology of Religion, BU School […]
NCAA Compliance
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Todd Klipp, Senior VP, Senior Counsel, and Board Secretary Boston University supports an intercollegiate athletics program that strives for excellence in sportsmanship, academics, and community while competing within the NCAA Division I environment. This affiliation carries with it a responsibility to follow the extensive […]
Formation of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Virginia Sapiro, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences As a result of an extraordinary $25 million gift from Mr. Frederick S. Pardee (SMG’54, GSM’54, Hon. ‘06) Boston University is creating the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. The goal of […]
Formation of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of the BU School of Public Health
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In November, Dr. Robert Meenan, Dean of the School of Public Health and Professor of Health Policy Management, announced that he plans to step down as Dean, but will continue to serve in that capacity until a successor is named. Dean Meenan has served on […]
Search for Director of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) was established by the Provost’s Office in 1997 to promote and develop research experiences for undergraduates. Since its inception, UROP has involved over 3000 undergraduates in research and now manages several intramurally and extramurally funded programs under […]
Appointment of Professor Joyce Y. Wong as Director of a new effort to advance women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at Boston University
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University attracts outstanding female students and faculty in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), but there is more work to be done both in recruitment and retention and in our endeavors to support their success. I am pleased to announce that […]