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 – […]
Fall 2024 Registration Changes Arriving for Students in March
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This spring will bring significant new developments as Boston University transitions to a more contemporary student information system experience. In March, the next and most complex phase of the new system roll-out will begin, supporting student registration for fall 2024* in the new MyBU Student […]
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Fall 2023 Semester
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim The Boston University Council held four meetings during the fall 2023 semester on September 12, October 17, November 14, and December 12. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website: Revisions to the […]
Absences for Religious Observances
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim During the course of the academic year, members of our community may request excused absences from attending classes or participating in examination, work, or study requirements in order to accommodate the observance of their religious faiths. A full reading of the University’s Policy […]
Important Updates to MyBU Student Functionality
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim I am excited to share an update on the Student Information System (SIS) Renewal program, the ongoing University-wide effort to modernize our IT systems that support students from application to graduation. Last fall, we began with updates to the BU directory, and in […]