Professor Kenneth Freeman to Step Down as Dean of the Questrom School of Business; Formation of the Dean Search Advisory Committee
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Kenneth Freeman, Allen Questrom Professor and Dean of the Questrom School of Business, has announced that he plans to step down from his leadership role in the Questrom School of Business in June 2018. Dean Freeman has served with distinction during his nearly eight-year tenure, […]
Policies and Degree Programs Approved by the Boston University Council in Spring 2017
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As part of an ongoing effort to keep you up-to-date on newly approved or revised policies and programs affecting the BU community at large, my office will provide a summary near the beginning of each semester of the academic, faculty, and administrative policies enacted by […]
Professor Maureen O’Rourke to Step Down as Dean of the School of Law; Formation of the Dean Search Advisory Committee
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Professor Maureen O’Rourke, who has served with distinction as Dean of the School of Law (LAW) since 2004, has announced that she plans to step down from her administrative role in June 2018 and return to the faculty, following a sabbatical leave. Dean O’Rourke has […]
2017 University Lecture
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer You are cordially invited to the 2017 University Lecture on Monday, November 6, at 7 p.m. 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 […]
Update on General Education Implementation at Boston University
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Among the top priorities of BU’s strategic plan is the timely and effective implementation of our first University-wide undergraduate general education program, known as the BU Hub. This effort has been steadily progressing through several stages. As a reminder, in May 2016 the University Council– […]
NCAA Compliance
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost & Chief Academic Officer and Todd Klipp, Senior Vice President, Senior Counsel, and Secretary of the Board of Trustees Boston University supports an intercollegiate athletics program that strives for excellence in sportsmanship, academics, and community while competing within the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I environment. This affiliation carries […]
Changes to Title IX Guidance
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer On Friday, September 22, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education rescinded its 2011 guidance on how colleges and universities should investigate, adjudicate, and resolve complaints of sexual misconduct under Title IX and issued new guidance that will remain in effect until new regulations are issued […]
2017-2018 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 award of Career Development Professorships. Promising junior faculty are eligible to be nominated for these awards by their […]
Absences for Religious Observances
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer During the course of the academic year, members of our community may request excused absences from attending classes or participating in examination, work, or study requirements in order to accommodate the observance of their religious faiths. A full reading of the University’s Policy on Absence […]
Health Benefits and Discounted Transportation for Non-Employee Postdoctoral Scholars at Boston University
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University is committed to maintaining a supportive and competitive training environment for all of its postdoctoral scholars (postdocs). In 2016, the University Council adopted a Policy for Postdoctoral Scholars that, in part, established health care benefits for postdocs who are non-employees – those who are […]