Access to Student Transcripts and Historical Data
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we implement a new student information system (MyBU Student) and establish new data access profiles, I write – following consultation with the appropriate bodies – to clarify how access to student records, including student transcripts and historical data, will be granted moving forward. It […]
An Update to the Community on BU Graduate Student Union Negotiations
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer August 7, 2024 Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues, As I begin my tenure as University Provost, I want to affirm my commitment to providing high quality graduate education and to our graduate students. Therefore, with the fall semester nearly upon us, the University has decided […]
Summer Update on BU Graduate Worker Negotiations
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim June 6, 2024 Dear Faculty Colleagues and Graduate Students, With commencement behind us and Summer Term underway, we are continuing to diligently work to reach a contract with our graduate student workers (BUGWU). Our team has met with the BUGWU negotiators three times […]
A Letter to the BU Community on Graduate Union Strike Negotiations
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim May 14, 2024 Dear Members of the BU Community, I am writing to share an update on our bargaining with the BU Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU). Today was the 25th bargaining session between the parties. For updates and summaries of past sessions, you […]
Update to the BU Community on Strike Activity and Bargaining
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim April 29, 2024 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, We are now five weeks into the BU graduate student union (BUGWU) strike. I write to share some updates on the strike activity and bargaining. First, I want to acknowledge and address the […]
Updated Procedures on Handling of Student Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination Cases
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim Boston University is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all community members. As part of that commitment, the Office of the Provost reviewed how the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Equal Opportunity Policy are administered at the University to identify potential […]
A Letter to BU Students Regarding the End of the Semester
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim April 19, 2024 Dear Students, As we approach the end of the spring semester, I want to take a moment to acknowledge that for some of you, the graduate student union strike has brought unanticipated challenges. So far, the majority of graduate students […]
Testing Center Pilot Program for Students Requiring Special Accommodations
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim In recent years, many within our community have expressed a need for a centralized testing facility for students requiring special accommodations. In addition to supporting those students’ specific needs and making a dedicated testing space available for faculty and staff, such a facility […]
Update and Information Regarding Graduate Student Union Negotiations
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim March 6, 2024 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Following up on my most recent letter, we have had additional negotiating sessions with the graduate students’ union (BUGWU), and this letter will provide an update. We have also set up an FAQ […]
An Update for BU Faculty on Graduate Student Union Negotiations
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim February 20, 2024 Dear Deans and Faculty, I am writing to update you on negotiations with the Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU). Last Wednesday, February 14, our negotiating team shared counterproposals with BUGWU to address the issues that are most important to them – […]