Recommendations of Working Group on Areas of Concern for Part-Time Faculty
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall I convened a working group to develop recommendations regarding important areas of concern for part-time faculty including compensation, benefits, job security, professional development, recognition and respect. The group has completed its work and has prepared a report of its findings and recommendations which […]
Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Innovation in Teaching with Technology Award
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Janelle Heineke, Director, Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching The Office of the Provost and the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching (CEIT) are pleased to announce and to congratulate the winners of the first ever Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Innovation […]
Appointment of Professor Adil Najam as Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer On behalf of President Brown, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Adil Najam, Professor of International Relations and Earth and Environment in the College of Arts & Sciences, as the inaugural Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. As […]
Appointment of Dr. Paul Lipton 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. Paul Lipton, Director of the Undergraduate Program in […]
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 […]
2014 United Methodist Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, a distinguished member of the Boston University 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. This is a special honor established and endowed by […]
Promotions to Full Professor 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 13 members of our Charles River Campus faculty to Full Professor at Boston University. Through seminal scholarship, eye-opening exploration, and a passion for the transmission of knowledge, these exceptional faculty members have emerged as […]
2014 University Lecture
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The University Lecture Committee asks for your assistance in identifying nominees for the 2014 University Lecturer. The University Lecture was established in 1950 to honor members of the Boston University faculty engaged in outstanding research. University Lecturers represent a vast array of disciplines and research […]
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 […]