Announcement of University-wide Strategic Planning Process; Appointment of Strategic Planning Task Force
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Essential to the long-term growth and evolution of any major research university is a strategic plan that establishes a vision for the future and a set of measurable goals and objectives to help guide decisions on institutional investments and activities. As Boston University looks ahead […]
University-wide Training on Sexual Misconduct
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In February, I announced to the community through email, a website communication, and a BU Today article that Boston University would be moving to implement mandatory University-wide sexual misconduct training for all students, faculty, and staff. In the next few days, you will receive an […]
University-wide Training on Sexual Misconduct Now Available
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In February, I announced to the community through email, a website communication, and a BU Today article that Boston University would be moving to implement mandatory University-wide sexual misconduct training for all students, faculty, and staff. I promised to share more information with you as the […]
The BU Hub: Boston University’s New General Education Program
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As many of you know, freshmen entering in fall of 2018 will be enrolled in the BU Hub, Boston University’s new, university-wide general education program. As continuing undergraduate students, it is important to note that your general education requirements will not change. A university […]
University-wide Training on Sexual Misconduct
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer At a time of heightened awareness around sexual misconduct, it is vital that Boston University makes clear its intolerance of any such conduct or behavior. Boston University is committed to ensuring that all members of our community are afforded a respectful environment in which to […]
Appointment of Dr. Adam Smith as Professor of Computer Science through the Boston University Data Science Initiative
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In the summer of 2014, my office launched the Boston University Data Science Initiative (DSI), a major multidisciplinary effort that bridges the fields of computer science, statistics, and electrical and computer engineering and works to leverage BU’s existing strengths and expand our capacity to lead […]
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– […]
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 […]
Recommendations of the Task Force on Faculty Diversity & Inclusion; Creation of Associate Provost for Diversity & Inclusion at Boston University
From Dr. Robert A. Brown, President and Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past May, after more than nine months of research and extensive consultation with students, faculty, and staff across the University community, the Task Force on Faculty Diversity & Inclusion submitted a report to us detailing its recommendations for […]
Howard Thurman Center Space Program Committee
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past spring, the Howard Thurman Center Vision Committee issued a final report, which laid out a series of recommendations for leveraging and building upon the Center’s mission as we work to nurture a diverse and inclusive University community. Under its expanded mission, the Howard […]