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Arts Initiative
About the BU Arts Initiative
The BU Arts Initiative is a University-wide, interdisciplinary hub that, in collaboration with faculty, designs and implements arts programming that engages students, and serves the teaching and research mission of the faculty member and their program.
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Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
About the Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
The Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and eminence in teaching and learning at Boston University. The institute celebrates collaboration and community and is dedicated to innovative pedagogy, teaching as a scholarly practice, and learning experiences that are engaging, inclusive, accessible, and equitable. They engage faculty across all disciplines with a shared ambition — to maximize the impact of teaching, to advance learning, and to empower students to pursue their goals and aspirations.
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- Email: excellence@bu.edu
- Phone: 617-358-4245
- Website: www.bu.edu/excellence
Diversity & Inclusion
About the Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Boston University Diversity & Inclusion (BU D&I) works closely, and collaboratively, with academic leaders in all 17 schools and colleges, countless centers and institutes, as well as administrative units across the University to build a positive and inclusive campus environment, to help ensure that not only are we more diverse but also that pathways to success and participation are open to every member of the BU community.
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Equal Opportunity Office
About the Equal Opportunity Office
The Equal Opportunity Office (EOO) works to promote and realize Boston University’s commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action so that our faculty, staff, and students can work and study in an environment free of unlawful harassment and discrimination. The EOO also assists employees (faculty and staff) as they navigate the interactive dialogue and explore reasonable accommodations. We strive to ensure that equal opportunity is a reality at Boston University.
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- Email: eoo@bu.edu
- Phone: 617-358-1796
Faculty Affairs
About the Office of the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
The Office of the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs oversees management of a variety of faculty services, including review and approval of initial hires, faculty payroll and the annual merit review/salary increase process, analysis of faculty data, coordination of the tenure and promotion process, and oversight of the faculty search process.
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- Maureen O’Rourke, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Faculty Affairs website
Faculty & Staff Assistance Office
About the Faculty & Staff Assistance Office
The Faculty & Staff Assistance Office is Boston University’s employee assistance program. Its staff of licensed behavioral health provide assessment, short-term counseling, and referrals to help resolve a range of personal and work-related challenges. The FSAO also offers programs and resources to promote mental well-being and resilience such as anonymous online mental health screenings and the meditation app, Headspace. FSAO services are confidential and available at no charge to BU faculty, staff, and their immediate family members. The office is open Monday-Friday between 9 and 5 with appointments available virtually and in person on both the Charles River and Medical campuses.
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- Phone: 617-353-5381
- Email: fsao@bu.edu
- FSAO website
Faculty Council
About Faculty Council
The Faculty Council is the elected representative body for faculty at Boston University. Each school and college elects at least one representative and one alternate to serve on the council. The Faculty Council is an open forum in which the policies and activities of the University are discussed. It meets once per month during the academic year.
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- Samantha Khosla, Director of Faculty Council
- Kim Howard, Chair of Faculty Council
- Phone: 617-353-2135
- Faculty Council website
- University Council website
Graduate Affairs
About the Office of the Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs
Daniel Lee Kleinman is Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs in the Office of the Provost and Professor of Sociology in the College of Arts & Sciences. He provides leadership for the University’s graduate education initiatives, working closely with the Provost and the Deans to articulate an institutional voice and promote continued excellence in graduate education. Central to these efforts are supporting interdisciplinary and co-curricular education and research, working to increase interdisciplinary and professional development opportunities for BU’s 13,000 graduate students, and nurturing new collaborations between the Charles River campus and Medical Center campus graduate programs. Additionally, Daniel works to enhance the quality of the full graduate experience through the ongoing development and review of graduate programs, the facilitation of University Fellowship programs, and the recruitment and retention of a strong, diverse pool of degree candidates. In 2018, Daniel’s role was expanded to include oversight of the University’s Academic Program Review process, which works to increase the quality and impact of programs on both campuses.
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- Daniel Kleinman, Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs
- Graduate Affairs website
Ombuds
About the Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds is an independent, impartial, informal problem-solving resource serving faculty, staff, and students on the Charles River and Medical Campus. The Office maintains strict confidentiality, and provides a safe place for you to have off-the-record conversations on issues related to life, work, or study at Boston University. Talking to the Ombuds can be a good first step if you have a concern and you don’t know where to turn for help.
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- Email: ombuds@bu.edu
- Phone: 617-358-5960
- Office of the Ombuds website
Research
About the Office of Research
The Office of Research catalyzes, supports, and promotes your research through
- Administration, management, coordination
- Creating policies
- Representing BU to government, industry, and foundations
- Promoting faculty work
- Organizing workshops and “Research on Tap” events to share new findings and best practices for conducting research
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- Office of Research
- Industry Engagement
- Technology Development
- Research Compliance
- Research Development and PhD & Postdoctoral Affairs
- Sponsored Programs
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- Email: research@bu.edu
- Phone: 617-353-2595
- Office of Research website
Student Health Services
About Student Health Services
SHS is an integrated health center that supports the health and wellness of all Boston University students. Their mission is to promote wellness, preserve health, and enable academic achievement and personal growth for students.
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- Terriers Connect – SHS’s gatekeeper training program that provides training for faculty, staff and students to identify signs of distress in students and know the appropriate next steps
- Helping Someone in Distress
- SHS Resource Guide
Contact Information
- Phone: 617-353-3575
- Student Health Services website
Undergraduate Affairs
About the Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs
The Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs provides leadership for University-wide academic programs, promotes curricular innovation, and facilitates the collaboration of Boston University’s 17 schools and colleges to strengthen the undergraduate experience. The office supports students applying for prestigious national and international scholarships; awards student scholarships and prizes for academic achievement; and confers faculty awards for excellence in teaching.