Opening of the Newbury Center; Appointment of Maria Dykema Erb as Inaugural Director
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Crystal Williams, Vice President and Associate Provost for Community & Inclusion Each year, many of Boston University’s talented graduates have the added distinction of being the first in their families to have attended college. These students arrive from vastly varied backgrounds and are consistently […]
Adjustments to the Spring 2021 Academic Calendar
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer It is wonderful to see the energy that has returned to campus, thanks to the tireless work of faculty and staff throughout the summer and to the diligence of all community members in adhering to our new public health protocols. I am proud to be […]
New Policy on University-Sponsored Campus Meetings, Events, and Gatherings for the Fall 2020 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Gary Nicksa, Senior Vice President for Operations In light of the most recent public health guidelines, meetings, events, and gatherings this fall will be different than they have in the past. We are working hard to enable members of the BU community to come […]
New Guidelines on University-Sponsored Travel and Campus Visitors for the Fall 2020 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Key to our efforts to maintain healthy learning, living, and working environments across the University this fall will be limiting the flow of travel and outside visitors to our campuses. I am writing to share with you two new temporary policies we will be implementing […]
Academic Calendar for the Fall 2020 Semester and Travel Guidance for Thanksgiving Break
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we prepare for a return to on-campus, residential education in the fall, we know that many of you have lingering questions about the academic calendar for the coming semester, particularly as it relates to holiday travel. We are aware that some universities across the […]
Updated Fall 2020 Guidelines from US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Willis G. Wang, Vice President and Associate Provost for Global Programs On July 6, 2020, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) posted advanced notice of Fall 2020 COVID-19 Guidance affecting international students studying or intending to study in the US on F-1 visas (F-1 […]
Federal Changes to Title IX Regulations
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Kenneth Elmore, Associate Provost and Dean of Students, Ken Freeman, Vice President for Human Resources ad interim, and Maureen O’Rourke, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Boston University is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and nondiscriminatory environment for all members of our community. We continue […]
Clarification on University Guidance for PhD Programs
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Daniel Kleinman, Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs Earlier this month, we shared a set of guidelines with the leaders of your programs, schools, and colleges about PhD programs this coming fall, with a particular focus on the options available to PhD students who […]
Spring 2020 Credit to Accounts
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am writing to let you know our decisions about room and board, as well as tuition charges, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and our move to remote teaching and learning for the spring 2020 semester. We recognize that this semester has been […]
University Grading Policies for Spring Semester 2020
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The global COVID-19 outbreak has caused a tremendous amount of disruption at Boston University and around the world. At BU, the need to transition all of this semester’s courses to remote teaching has presented our faculty, students, and staff with myriad challenges. I have been […]