Selection of Dr. Harvey Young as Dean of the BU College of Fine Arts
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you know, last fall we launched a national-level search for a new Dean of the College of Fine Arts (CFA). After a rigorous and competitive search process that considered several strong candidates, President Brown and I are very pleased to announce that we have selected […]
Appointment of Professor John Celenza as Director of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Beth Loizeaux, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs This past winter, we launched a University-wide search for the next Director of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. John Celenza, Associate Professor of Biology and Director […]
Selection of Dr. Jorge Delva as Dean of the BU School of Social Work
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you know, last fall we commenced a national-level search for a new Dean of the Boston University School of Social Work to succeed Dean Gail Steketee upon her retirement after 12 years as Dean and more than three decades as a member of the […]
Outcome of the School of Education Dean Search
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you know, last fall we commenced a national-level search for a new Dean of the Boston University School of Education (SED). After a rigorous and competitive search process, we pursued an exceptional candidate to succeed Dean Hardin Coleman in leading SED. I am sorry […]
Faculty Tenure and Promotions on the Charles River Campus
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are delighted to announce the promotion of 19 members of our faculty on the Charles River Campus to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure, 1 to the rank of Full Professor, and 1 promotion to the rank of Associate Professor […]
Announcement of the Task Force on Evaluating Teaching
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Beth Loizeaux, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, and Dr. Daniel Kleinman, Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs Excellent teaching is at the heart of the educational experience we offer as a residential research institution. As peer institutions and professional organizations such as the Association of […]
Appointment of Dr. Sally Bachman as Director, Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH)
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Gail Steketee, Dean of the School of Social Work We are delighted to announce that following a national-level search, Dr. Sara S. (Sally) Bachman has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH), effective […]
2017 University Lecture – Nominations Deadline April 1, 2017
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The University Lecture Committee asks for your assistance in identifying nominees for the 2017 University Lecturer. Nomination forms are due by April 1, 2017, and should be submitted via e-mail to the Office at the Provost at provost@bu.edu. The University Lecture was established in 1950 […]
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 16 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, […]
Implementing the BU Hub, University-wide General Education: Progress, Next Steps, and Faculty Incentives and Resources
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In September 2016, I announced the formation of the BU Hub Implementation Task Force. This group of distinguished faculty members and campus leaders in undergraduate education was charged with leading the development of structures and processes needed to launch the Hub, BU’s first University-wide program […]