What to Expect from the Student Information System Renewal Program
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you may be aware, the Student Information System (SIS) Renewal Program is an ongoing University-wide effort to modernize the IT systems that support students from application to graduation. This program will update processes touching many aspects of student life: applying to BU or to study […]
A Message to BU Graduate Students: Our Commitment to Progress Together
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dear Boston University Graduate Students, Several years ago, we made a strong and affirmative commitment to provide more resources to improve the learning environment and quality of life of our graduate students, regardless of their program of study. Through the direct engagement of many of […]
Absences for Religious Observances
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer 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 on Absence […]
BU Sexual Misconduct Policy
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Jason Campbell-Foster, Interim Associate Provost and Dean of Students, and Jean Estevez, Executive Director of Equal Opportunity The Massachusetts Campus Sexual Violence Act requires colleges and universities to remind their communities annually of their policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct. BU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy and […]
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Spring 2022 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held six meetings during the spring 2022 semester on January 25, February 22, March 22, April 19, May 10, and June 14. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website: Sick […]
Associate Provost and Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore to Become President of Dean College
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to share news that Kenneth Elmore, who has led Boston University’s Dean of Students Office with exceptional energy, grace, and distinction for nearly 20 years, has accepted an offer to become president of Dean College in Franklin, MA, and will be leaving BU […]
You’re Invited | Community & Inclusion Leadership Search Listening Sessions
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The University Provost and the Search Committee for BU’s Associate Provost for Community & Inclusion have launched a national effort to identify this critical new member of the BU leadership team. Please join us for one of these special sessions for faculty, staff, and students […]
Scheduling of Final Exams
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin a new semester, I would like to remind everyone that, per University policy, the final examination for a course must be given only during its scheduled exam period and time slot and not during a regular class meeting or on a reading […]
KN95 Masks for Faculty, Staff, and Students
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Derek Howe, Senior Vice President for Operations We are aware that as we approach the start of the spring semester, some faculty, staff, and students are feeling increasingly anxious about the prospect of returning to campus. While we are confident in the safety protocols […]
Updates to Emergency Closing Policy; “Snow Days”
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, and Amanda Bailey, Vice President for Human Resources One of the many questions raised as we navigated the COVID-19 pandemic last year was what a “snow day,” or emergency closure of a University campus, meant in […]