Appointment of Dr. Tanya Zlateva as Dean of the Boston University Metropolitan College

From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This fall, we launched a search for the next Dean of Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET). We sought candidates, primarily from within the BU community, who would bring a record of distinguished scholarship, innovative academic and administrative leadership, and a strong commitment to enhancing the […]

Scheduling of Final Exams

From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin a new semester, I would like to remind everyone that, per University policy, the final examination for a course must be given only during its scheduled exam period and not during a regular class meeting or on a reading day, even if the faculty […]

Health Coverage for Postdoctoral Scholars

From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University is committed to providing a supportive training environment for all of our postdoctoral scholars, including offering benefits programs that remain competitive with those of our peers. I am pleased to announce that we will launch a new program of benefits providing health coverage […]

Appointment of Search Committee for the Beverly A. Brown Professorship for the Improvement of Urban Health

From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am pleased to announce a formal international-level search for an outstanding faculty leader to hold the Beverly A. Brown Professorship for the Improvement of Urban Health. The Beverly A. Brown Professorship was established in 2012 by a generous gift of $4 million to Boston […]

NCAA Compliance

From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and 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 […]

Charge to the Task Force on University Collaboration with Industry: Developing the mission and framework for University-wide engagement with industry

From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Background Interaction with industry is an important component of the research, innovation and development activity of universities. The passage of the Bayh-Dole Act in 1980 created an additional incentive for universities to secure patent […]

Announcement of the Search Advisory Committee for the Dean of Metropolitan College

From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you know, I announced the formation last month of a Search Advisory Committee to identify a permanent dean for Metropolitan College (MET). The process for constituting a Dean Search Advisory Committee, outlined in the BU Faculty Handbook, specifies that: “the advisory committee shall consist […]