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
The Provost
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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.
Karen Antman
Karen Antman
Learn more about the Dean of the Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine
Stan Sclaroff
Mariette DiChristina
Elise Morgan
Harvey Young
Natalie McKnight
Azer Bestavros
Scott Taylor
Cataldo Leone
Robert Hill
Tanya Zlateva
Susan Fournier
Jack Dennerlein
Arun Upneja
Angela Onwuachi-Willig
Sandro Galea
Barbara Jones
Sujin Pak
Penny Bishop
Penny Bishop
Learn more about the Dean of the 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
Wendy Colby
Victoria Sahani
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
Willis G. Wang
Learn more about the Vice President and Associate Provost for Global Programs and Deputy General Counsel
Daniel Kleinman
Chris Sedore
Chris Sedore
Learn more about the Vice President for Information Services & Technology and Chief Information Officer
Jason Campbell-Foster
Judith Sandonato
Thomas Bifano
Thomas Bifano
Learn more about the Vice President and Associate Provost ad interim for Research
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, and the BU Academy.