Submit a Faculty Self-Nomination for the Dean Search Advisory Committee by September 30
Dear BUSPH Community, In follow-up to the previous communications from Provost Waters and as discussed during the September 24 School Assembly, the Faculty Senate is pleased to officially launch the process to elect three faculty members to serve on the School of Public Health Dean Search Advisory Committee. The faculty members who are appointed to […]
A New Center for Health Data Science, and Leadership in BEDAC
Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to announce the launch of a new Center for Health Data Science here at the Boston University School of Public Health that will grow the work of, and subsume, the Biostatistics and Epidemiology Data Analytics Center (BEDAC) and the Population Health Data Science Program (PHDS). I am delighted that […]
Message from the Provost: Formation of the School of Public Health Dean Search Advisory Committee and Appointment of Dr. Michael Stein as Dean ad interim, Effective January 1, 2025
Please read the below note from Provost Waters regarding the SPH Dean Search Advisory Committee and the Appointment of Professor Michael Stein as Dean ad interim, effective January 1, 2025. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the September 24th School Assembly where Provost Waters will be present to answer questions about the search process. […]
A New Structure in Education, and a Strategic Review of Educational Programs
Dear colleagues – In 2015, we adopted an educational philosophy, to lead in educational excellence and innovation in teaching public health, aiming to teach in a way that is authentic, inclusive, flexible, ongoing, and reflective of changes in the health of the population. While the basic tenets of this philosophy still hold, much has changed […]
Important Reminder on Security and Safety Measures
Dear SPH Community, I am writing to inform you about an unfortunate incident that occurred on Friday between 1 and 2 PM. An employee’s wallet, containing credit cards and cash, was stolen from their office, which had been left ajar. As a result, multiple unauthorized transactions were made using the employee’s BU card. The Boston […]
Boston University Benefits for Faculty and Staff
Dear Colleagues, As a complement to the four notes Dean Galea sent to the community with an overview of operations and resources available to our community, I wanted to add a note summarizing benefits available to our staff and faculty. The Faculty and Staff Benefits Handbook is a comprehensive guide that provides information on the […]
What to Do if Something Bad Happens
Dear Colleagues, This is the fourth in a series of notes offering a shared grounding in the operations of the School. The goal of these notes is to make sure all community members are aware of the resources available to help us all succeed and thrive. This is the final note from me in this […]
Faculty Development Seminars – September 2024
Dear colleagues, I hope you had a wonderful summer. Faculty at SPH have access to a wide variety of opportunities for faculty development. The portfolio of programs and resources, which are described in the Faculty Handbook, includes our Faculty Development Seminar Series (FDSS). The FDSS is updated each semester to include seminars and workshops from […]
Health and Well-Being Resources Available at SPH
Dear Colleagues, This note continues the series of notes providing an overview of School functions and operations and a summary of resources available to our community. We aspire to be the best place for all our students, staff, and faculty to study and work. As part of that goal, we have a suite of resources […]
Resources and Information from the Office of Administration and Finance
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, I wanted to extend a warm welcome to all the new students joining BUSPH and a warm welcome back to all returning students as well as faculty and staff as we all embark on this new academic year. For those of you who are new to BUSPH, we are delighted […]