Actions Taken by the University Council During the Spring 2020 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer
The Boston University Council held seven meetings during the spring 2020 semester on January 28, February 25, March 17, April 14, May 6, June 16, and July 28. At these meetings, the Council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website:
- Policy on Dissertation Work Outside of Boston University
- Revision to Faculty Handbook: Addition of the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences
- Boston University Statement on Free Speech and Expression
- Policy on Visiting Faculty and Research Scholars
- Investigator Financial Conflicts of Interest Policy for Research
- Amendment to the University Council Constitution – Membership
- Revision to Faculty Handbook: Extension of the Probationary Period for Tenure-Track Faculty due to COVID-19 Disruptions
- Boston University Academic Conduct Code
- Boston University Libraries Code of Conduct
- Policy on the Award of Posthumous Degrees by Boston University
- Policy on Student Work Hours for Employment at Boston University
- Policy on Visiting Students
- Conflict of Commitment Policy
- Revised Non-Resident and Guest Policy
The Council also voted during the spring 2020 semester to approve the following degree and certificate programs:
- Executive Master of Public Health (SPH)
- Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics & African Languages (CAS)
- Bachelor of Arts in Art (CFA)
- Child Youth & Policy Certificate (Wheelock)
- Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management (SHA)
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Hospitality Management (SHA)
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching Language, Literature, and Film (GRS)
- Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Computer Science (CAS)
- PhD in Computing and Data Science (CDS)
President Brown has concurred with these actions, which officially brings them into effect. We are grateful to the members of the University Council for their thoughtful and diligent work throughout the past year.
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Spring 2020 Semester – 8.12.20