The Office of the Provost supports BU’s intellectual efforts in concert with the deans of the 17 schools and colleges, and the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, that span the Charles River, Fenway, and Medical Campuses. We provide resources and leadership for the innovative programs, award-winning faculty, and pioneering students that make BU a community unlike any other. Full Organization Chart
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The Council of Deans includes the academic deans of Boston University’s 17 schools and colleges on the Charles River and Medical Campuses, the dean of Marsh Chapel, and the Associate Provost for Computing & Data Sciences. Chaired by the Provost, the Council meets biweekly to discuss and make decisions on academic and administrative issues, policies, and plans that impact the University’s students and faculty and advance its strategic goals.

Stan Sclaroff


Mariette DiChristina


Kenneth Lutchen


Harvey Young


Natalie McKnight


Christopher Moore


Azer Bestavros


Adil Najam


Cataldo Leone


Robert Hill


Tanya Zlateva


Susan Fournier


Arun Upneja


Angela Onwuachi-Willig


Karen Antman


Sandro Galea


Jorge Delva


Sujin Pak


David Chard

David Chard
Learn more about the interim Dean of Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
Provost's Cabinet
The Provost’s Cabinet comprises the University’s senior officers with responsibility for academic programs and support functions, faculty affairs, diversity and inclusion, strategic initiatives, global programs, student academic affairs, and the research enterprise. The Cabinet is convened weekly by the Provost to discuss and advise on issues affecting the University across the academic portfolio.

Patricia O'Brien

Patricia O'Brien
Learn more about the Vice President and Associate Provost for Academic Budgets & Planning

Karin Firoza


Chrysanthos Dellarocas

Chrysanthos Dellarocas
Learn more about the Associate Provost for Digital Learning & Innovation

Christine McGuire

Christine McGuire
Learn more about the Vice President and Associate Provost for Enrollment & Student Administration

Maureen O'Rourke


Jennifer Grodsky


Willis G. Wang


Daniel Kleinman


Tracy Schroeder


Kenneth Elmore


Judith Sandonato


Kenneth Freeman

Kenneth Freeman
Learn more about the Interim Vice President and Associate Provost for Online Programs At-Scale

Gloria Waters


Suzanne Kennedy

Suzanne Kennedy
Learn more about the Associate Provost for Special Projects & Emerging Priorities

Judy Platt

Judy Platt
Learn more about the Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services

Amie Grills


Mark Newton

Separate Reports
The Provost has oversight for the University’s academic space and budgetary planning processes, its libraries, the BU Academy, and special academic initiatives including the ARROWS program.

Amy Barrett


Joyce Wong


Chris Kolovos


Beth Loizeaux
