The Office of the Provost oversees a wide range of University functions—from academics, faculty excellence, and research to operations and student success. Below are the areas that report to and work with the provost.
Operations & Planning
Academic Initiatives & Operational Excellence
Leads ongoing and new academic initiatives and works to strengthen academic operations through partnerships with the provost-reporting areas and BU’s schools and colleges. Also oversees Academic Program Review, BU Libraries, Career Education (including the Career Development Center), the Newbury Center, and Student Wellbeing.
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Academic Space Planning
Helps to manage the planning process and transform exciting new ideas into state-of-the-art teaching, learning, and research spaces.
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Provost Administration
Provides administrative management of the Office of the Provost, the provost’s calendar and governing bodies, space planning, and events.
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Strategic Communications
Supports communications for the provost and provides communications strategy, guidance, and advisory support for provost reporting areas.
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Academics & Academic Support
BU Academy
Boston University Academy is an academically rigorous independent day school located on the Boston University campus. BUA is the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, offering a distinctive curriculum to students in grades nine through twelve.
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BU Virtual
Focuses on the design, development, and delivery of BU’s online graduate and certificate programs, accelerating innovation across our schools and colleges through collaboration with renowned academic experts and leaders.
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Global Programs
Advances the University’s global strategy and champions impactful initiatives in Boston and abroad, managing and supporting global projects and partnerships.
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Graduate Affairs
Elevates the graduate experience at BU through steering academics, promoting curricular innovation, and fostering collaboration between BU’s schools and colleges.
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Undergraduate Affairs
Elevates the undergraduate experience at BU through steering academics, promoting curricular innovation, and fostering collaboration between BU’s schools and colleges.
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Faculty Excellence
Faculty Affairs
Oversees Faculty Development and Faculty Actions, using the Faculty Handbook’s standards and procedures for faculty-related matters, advancing academic excellence, and offering impactful educational opportunities.
Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Engages faculty across all disciplines to maximize the impact of teaching, advance learning, and empower students to pursue their goals and aspirations.
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Office of Research
Supports all aspects of research at BU, overseeing and coordinating between all of BU’s research support offices and reporting centers.
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Student Support
Dean of Students
Offers guidance on navigating University life and maintaining high standards of student conduct, and provides a welcoming space for students to actively engage in academic pursuits, intellectual exploration, community service, and a host of enriching activities.
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Student Health Services
Student Health Services enhances the physical and mental health of students by providing inclusive healthcare services and collaborating with the community on prevention and health promotion programs.
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