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Planning & Assessment

The Office of the Provost provides a variety of services and tools designed to assist academic units and administrators with self-assessment and the continual development of programs and learning space. From the annual budget process and academic space planning to the ongoing review of academic programs, these processes offer critical structure and institutional support, enabling administrators to effectively and efficiently plan for the future.

Academic Program Review

The systematic and recurring review of academic programs  is an essential part of BU's ongoing effort to promote critical reflection, self-assessment, and strategic planning toward our goals.

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Academic Space Planning

The Office of the Provost works extensively with the schools and colleges to help facilitate space planning and establish priorities for improvement projects across the University.

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Hub Programmatic Assessment

Faculty-guided assessment represents a critical means of evaluating the state of the BU Hub, Boston University’s general education program for all undergraduates, and how well the program is meeting our goals of providing a vibrant and purposeful academic experience.

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Program Learning Outcomes Assessment

Program Learning Outcomes Assessment provides faculty a holistic means to measure the success of the programs they design and teach and identify areas for improvement.

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