2013 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 2013 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 […]
Living-Learning Programs Review Committee
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Living-learning communities are an important part of Boston University’s efforts to offer the best possible residential experience to students on our campuses. The hope of the living-learning community movement at large research universities (as seen at BU in programs like WISE@Warren, WISE-Up, the Kilachand Honors […]
Promotions to Full Professor
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are delighted to announce the promotion of 17 members of our Charles River Campus faculty to Full Professor at Boston University. These extraordinary faculty members demonstrate the breadth, diversity, and depth of knowledge that have, over the years, defined Boston University’s […]
Appointment of Dr. Anthony Janetos as Director of the Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last spring, we launched a national-level search for a new Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future. The Pardee Center has, over the last decade, emerged as an international destination for public policy scholarship and interdisciplinary research, having […]
Appointment of Dr. Arun Upneja as Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past fall, we commenced a national-level search for a new Dean of BU’s School of Hospitality Administration (SHA). We sought candidates who would bring the dynamic leadership, experience, commitment to excellence and vision essential for charting the future of SHA. After a rigorous and […]
BU Hosts International Education Week, Nov. 11-16
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Willis Wang, VP and Associate Provost for Global Programs Next week, Boston University will host its first ever International Education Week. As a global research institution, BU has a mission of not only providing students with the tools they need to succeed in the workplace, […]
NCAA Compliance
From: Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Todd Klipp, Senior VP, General Counsel, and Board of Trustees 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 […]
Dean Jay Halfond
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dean Jay Halfond informed President Brown and me earlier this semester that he has chosen to step down from his position as Dean of Metropolitan College (MET), effective December 31, 2012, and transition back to the faculty. His decision comes after long and careful consideration […]
Presentation of 2013 Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award to Prof. Bennett Goldberg
Presentation of 2013 United Methodist Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award By Boston University Provost Jean Morrison Wednesday, October 22, 2012 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 […]
Future Plans of Dean Linda Wells
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dean Linda Wells has informed President Brown and me of her plans to step down from her position as Dean of the College of General Studies (CGS) at the end of the 2012-2013 academic year. Following a sabbatical leave, she will continue to work on […]