BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONFACULTY HANDBOOK 2017 EDITIONTable of Contents

Boston University School of Education Faculty Handbook 2017 edition 5

I. Mission & Overview 12Mission Statement of Boston University School of Education 12

Community of Learning 13

History 13

Collaborative Leadership Model 13

Purpose and Role of the Handbook 16

II. Getting Started 17Boston University Human Resources 17

I-9 Form 17

Payroll Enrollment 17

BU ID 17

Kerberos Username and Password 17

BU Email 18

An Introduction to Facilities and Procedures 18

Orientation 18

Facilities 18

Office Setup 19

Faculty Mailboxes 21

Business Cards 21

Concur Travel Cards & Reimbursements 21

Faculty Link 23

SED Website: Faculty Profile & SED News 23

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III. Administration & Organization 23School of Education Organization & Governance 23

Faculty Academic Clusters & Programs 23

Faculty Assembly 25

Office of the Dean 27

Dean of the School of Education 27

Dean’s Council 27

Cabinet 28

Office of Academic Affairs 28

Educator Preparation 28

Clinical Education 29

Professional Education 29

Licensure 29

Office of Faculty Affairs 30

Appointments, Reappointments, and Emeritus Appointments 30

Promotion 30

Faculty Matters 31

Office of Research 31

Centers, Institutes, and Labs 32

Office of Student Affairs 35

College Access & Completion 36

Undergraduate Student Services 36

Graduate Student Services 37

Student Records 37

Pickering Educational Resources Library (PERL) 38

Office of Operations 38

Operations & Faculty Support 39

Finances & Facilities 40

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Human Resources & Payroll 40

Information Services & Technology 41

Instructional Materials Center (IMC) 41

Office of Strategic Initiatives & External Relations 41

Marketing & Communications 42

Development & Alumni Affairs 43

IV. Faculty Affairs & Workload 43Faculty Search and Hiring Procedures 43

Initiating a Request for a Faculty Hire 43

Conducting a Search 44

Further Details 44

Workload 45

Exceptions 46

Faculty Performance Evaluation & Merit 46

External Activities Report and Faculty Annual Report (FAR) 46

Faculty Productivity Form (FPR) 47

Review & Reappointment 48

Clinical Faculty & Lecturers 48

Tenure Track Faculty: Mid-Tenure Review 48

Faculty Promotions 49

Clinical Track Faculty Promotions 49

Lecturer Track Faculty Promotions 50

Tenure Track Faculty Promotions 51

Secondary Appointments 52

Emeritus Status 52

Faculty Travel Awards 53

Leaves of Absence & Sabbatical Leave 53

Childbirth Leave 53

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Primary Caregiver Workload Reduction 53

Temporary Disability Leave 53

Family Leave 54

Junior Scholar Leave 54

Sabbatical Leave 54

V. Academic Affairs 54Curriculum Policies and Procedures 54

Curriculum Approval Processes 54

VI. Teaching, Supervising, & Advising 58Course Assignments 58

Preparing for Teaching a Course 58

Course Instructor Listing 58

Blackboard Course Site 58

Course Materials 58

Syllabi 59

Classroom Assignments 60

Policies and Procedures 61

Academic Integrity & Conduct 61

Accommodating Students with Documented Disabilities 61

Attendance Policy 61

Copyright Policy 62

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 62

Final Exam Policy 62

Grading 62

Instructor Assistance 63

Teaching Support 63

Administrative Support 63

Teaching Assistants and Graders 64

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SED Bulletin 64

Course Evaluations 64

Advising and Assisting Students 65

Advising 65

Student Grievance Procedures 65

Sexual Misconduct & Title IX 65

Disability Services 66

The Center for Career Development 66

Financial Aid 66

Medical & Behavioral Health Services 66

On-Campus Housing 66

Academic Assistance & Writing Centers 67

Registrar’s Office 67

VII. Faculty Resources 68University-Wide Resources 68

BU Faculty Advisory Committee 68

BU Faculty Assembly/Faculty Council 68

BU Faculty Central 68

BU Faculty Grievance Committee 68

BU Faculty Handbook 68

Calendars 68

Faculty Staff Assistance Office 68

Interpreting Services 68

Office of the Provost 69

Work-Related Problems and Faculty Grievance 69

Safety at Boston University 70

Boston University Safety Website 70

BU Alert (Emergency Notification System) 70

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Emergency Closing, Delayed Opening, and Early Closing 70

24-Hour Facilities Emergency Services Line 71

Boston University Police (BUPD) 71

Medical Emergency 71

Fire Safety 71

Bomb Threats and/or Suspicious Packages in a BU building 72

Weapons 72

Sexual Misconduct & Title IX 72

VIII. Work & Life at Boston University 73Transportation & Parking 73

Parking On Campus 73

The BUS 73

Relocating 73

BU Rental Property Management 73

Off Campus Housing Listing Service 73

Movers 73

BU Center for Language & Orientation Programs 73

Faculty Benefits at Boston University 74

The FitREC 74

Childcare 74

Faculty Discounts 75

Life and Culture in Boston 75

Religious Organizations and Centers 75

BU Arts Initiative 75

Museums and Attractions 75

Volunteer Opportunities 75

IX. Appendices & References 76Appendix: Organizational Chart 76

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Appendix B: Academic Clusters & Programs 77

Appendix C: Policy Statements for Syllabi 79

Academic Integrity Policy 79

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Policy 79

Incomplete Grades Policy 79

Student Absence Due to Religious Observance Policy 79

Appendix D: SED Rooms Guide 80

Appendix E: Campus Buildings 82

Campus Map and Building Codes 82

School of Education 82

Building Codes 82

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I. MISSION & OVERVIEWMISSION STATEMENT OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONThe School of Education (SED) at Boston University is a diverse, scholarly community dedicated to serving education through teaching, scholarship, and outreach.

We prepare professionals to lead in education, to practice social responsibility, and to exemplify intellectual curiosity. We conduct scholarship that advances knowledge and refines practice. We collaborate with local and global partners using education to forge more caring, just, and sustainable societies.

Key to the achievement of this multi-tiered mission is an understanding of our character and identity as a school. We understand ourselves to be the providers of high-quality graduate and undergraduate academic programs, and that those programs are at the heart of our school. We understand that our students and faculty share an eagerness to use education, scholarship, and service to contribute to the creation of a more just and equitable society. We understand especially that the instruction we provide is informed by scholarship and clinical acumen; that the scholarship we produce is designed to have a positive impact on the practice of education; and that the clinical and community partnerships we enter into all effectively support teaching, learning, and knowledge-generation. Complementing this understanding of our character and identity is the following set of eight operating principles, which serve to help guide our actions (as a school and as individuals) in service of the above mission and understanding:

1. We will promote a faculty that is dedicated to the refinement of practice through research. 2. We will recruit a student body characterized by outstanding intellectual capability and a demonstrated capacity to serve. 3. We will ensure that our programs of study are coherent and demanding; integrate theory and practice through all stages of professional development; and are designed to prepare our students to be effective, life-changing professionals in multiple educational settings—from modern urban communities to developing countries, and from classrooms and consulting rooms to research labs and spaces of educational leadership.4. We will increase our capacity to provide effective community outreach and to develop effective partnerships. 5. We will develop and implement systems which engage us in regular and rigorous self-assessment, with the goal of consistent improvement. 12

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6. We will hire, develop, and retain a staff that is actively involved in the school’s mission and aspirations for excellence. 7. We will maintain a caring school community that serves as a model of professional commitment. We will maintain a system of collaborative governance which supports an organizational structure, policies, and procedures that effectively support our mission and aspirations for excellence. COMMUNITY OF LEARNINGOur student, staff, and faculty populations represent the most immediately present parts of our greater community of learning. Here on the Charles River Campus, we are enviably situated as a small school that enjoys all of the intellectual and institutional resources of a large research university. This arrangement lends itself to a feeling of shared purpose and sense of community: our classrooms are filled with active discussion, our programs and staff offices consistently cross-collaborate, our communal traditions are vibrant and prideful. We are resolutely open and welcoming in these areas, and empower you—our faculty—to support the school-wide notion of a community of learning in all of your interactions (especially those with our students). It is important to remember, too, that this community is not evident solely on-campus. We must work to support its extension to those populations who are not immediately present: our online learners, our partners in the field, and our alumni. By extending the positive and tangible feeling of community we experience here at SED to those populations is vital for our continued success as a driver of improvement in the education world, from Pre K-12 through higher education. HISTORYFounded in 1918, the School of Education has its roots in education preparation. With initial offerings aimed at developing the content knowledge of aspiring teachers, the School today combines foundational theory and practice into a curriculum that produces highly effective, innovative, and competent teachers, coaches, counselors, and leaders in educational settings. Our graduates go on to be superintendents, curriculum writers, administrators, counselors, and educational specialists in a variety of contexts. Under the stewardship of Dean Hardin Coleman (Dean 2008-2017), the School worked to recruit expert faculty whose transformative research is impacting policies and practices in areas such as counseling psychology, language and literacy education, and childhood and exceptional education. Our clinically-focused faculty have built and maintained collaborative partnerships with districts such as Chelsea and Boston Public Schools to provide our students with meaningful practicum experiences that prepare them to lead in their own classrooms. Attention to the surrounding community, and to policies impacting the educational

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landscape at all levels, has made the School of Education faculty and students particularly thoughtful teachers and learners, sensitive and responsive to the circumstances and realities of schooling.We will proudly celebrate our 100th Anniversary throughout the 2018 Academic Year by bringing together all members of our learning community to remark on the work we have accomplished thus far, and to give consideration to how we can become even more effective as a driver of change and improvement in education in our second century of work. COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP MODEL The Collaborative Leadership Model that we have put in place operationalizes our identity as a School of Education in which the everyday contributions of faculty, students, and staff are guided by our knowledge that the work of professional educators is fundamental to creating just and equitable societies. This identity is ingrained in the deep integration of our academic, research, and service missions. It is reflected in our course offerings, which attract students seeking different degrees; in our research activities, which cross academic disciplines and integrate perspectives from multiple theoretical and empirical frameworks; and in our service activities, which require multidisciplinary teams to realize significant and ambitious goals. Our work calls out for an organizational structure that allows us to be flexible, adaptable, and responsive to the evolving needs of our students, faculty, and the educational industry.In 2012, the School made a concerted effort to move towards a system in which leadership was distributed among the faculty and administration; in which decisions were made in as transparent a manner as possible and with substantive faculty voice. We committed to sharing resources in an equitable and efficient manner; and to organizing our administration in a way that more efficiently meets the needs of faculty and students. To that end, we voted to eliminate departments and realigned our resources to support a system that places an emphasis on collaboration and shared leadership. Here are the key components of that model:1. SED faculty are affiliated within a coherent group of academic programs, their Cluster, that serves as their primary home:a. Childhood and Exceptional Education:i. Early Childhood Educationii. Elementary Educationiii. Special Educationb. Secondary Education:i. STEM Educationii. Humanities Educationc. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies:i. PK-12 Leadershipii. Higher Education Administrationiii. Policy Studies.

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d. Language and Literacy Education:i. Language Education Deaf Studies Modern Foreign Language TESOL English Language Learnersii. Literacy and Reading Educatione. Counseling and Applied Human Development:i. Counseling Psychologyii. Applied Human Development2. SED Faculty are represented in groups and committees. These committees are tasked with discussing and participating in decision-making, and with sharing major decisions concerning the School with faculty within academic programs, academic program areas, and with the SED faculty as a whole. Groups and Committees are as follows:a. Faculty Assembly: i. Academic Affairs Committeeii. Faculty Affairs Committeeiii. Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committeeiv. Research Affairs Committeev. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.b. Dean’s Office: i. Dean’s Council – with all Deans, the Executive Director of Operations and the Executive Director of Strategic Initiativesii. Program Directors Meeting – with Associate Deans for Academic ,

Faculty , and Student Affairsiii. Faculty Directors of Clusters Meeting– with Dean of School, Executive Director of Operations, and Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives.c. Cabinet:i. All Deans, the Executive Director of Operations and the Executive Director of Strategic Initiativesii. Chairs of Faculty Assembly Committeesiii. Chair of the Staff Assembly.3. Associate Deans facilitate progress in the areas parallel to faculty committees of Faculty Assembly:a. Academic Affairsb. Faculty Affairsc. Student Affairsd. Research Affairs4. Staff Assembly supports the work of SED staff and allows their voice to be heard in the decision- making process of the School.5. The Office of Operations allows us to assign staff to current needs of the organization, ensures cross-function support, and promotes the development of new skills within staff as the needs of the School evolve.

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Our organizational chart reflects and reinforces the collaborative leadership model.

PURPOSE AND ROLE OF THE HANDBOOKThe purpose of the SED Faculty Handbook is to provide a broad overview of how SED works: its structure, policies, and practices, both as a self-standing academic unit and as a school within the larger university. In addition, the handbook provides an overview of many of the resources available for faculty at Boston University, both within and beyond SED. It is intended to help new faculty orient themselves to their new setting. It also serves as a source of information for long-time faculty as they may encounter new work roles or challenges. The Faculty Handbook is not intended to provide exhaustive details for all existing policies and procedures; in most sections, we have included links to documents that will contain full details for that particular topic. While we strive to keep this handbook up to date, it will inevitably be the case that some policies or procedures change over time, and there may be delays in getting changes represented in this handbook. Therefore, faculty should not hesitate to consult with the Associate Deans and Directors in the Office of the Dean if they want to be sure they have the most recent information.

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In matters of personnel, the Boston University Faculty Handbook is the governing document. The policies and practices of SED must be consistent with the policies of Boston University as a whole.

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II. GETTING STARTEDBOSTON UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCESTo learn more about Boston University’s (BU) Human Resources (HR) department, visit their website. I-9 FORMThe Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Faculty are legally required to complete their I-9 form within the first three days of working at BU. You will receive an official appointment letter signed by the Dean of SED via email. Hard copies are available upon request. If you have not been contacted by Human Resources to set up an appointment to complete your I-9 form prior to your start date please contact the Payroll and Personnel Administrator. For this appointment, please take your appointment letter along with your documentation to the Office of Human Resources (HR).PAYROLL ENROLLMENTThe Payroll and Personnel Administrator will automatically enroll you in payroll with your appointment letter. For issues concerning payroll, contact the Payroll and Personnel Administrator.Employee Self Service & BU Works You will be able to access the BU Employee Self Service Link with your Kerberos username and password through the BU Works site. On this site, you are able to view your pay statements, enroll in and modify benefits, get campus services, update personal information, and modify your direct deposit information. Benefits & PayAfter logging in to BU Works, select the Benefits & Pay link to create or change your direct deposit information, enroll in benefits, and view your salary statement. A comprehensive overview of benefits can be reviewed here.

If you change bank accounts, please update your direct deposit information through employee self-service as soon as you change accounts. BU IDAt the time of your HR appointment, you will also obtain a BU Identification Card. This identification card functions as your campus library card and convenience points card, for use at dining facilities, BU @ Barnes & Noble bookstore, and City Convenience stores.

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KERBEROS USERNAME AND PASSWORD Kerberos is a secure network authentication protocol that protects your information and the information of BU at large. BU HR will set up each new faculty member with a username and password, which will allow you access to the Faculty Link and the Employee Self-Service Link. Your Kerberos username will determine your BU e-mail address.BU EMAIL It is mandatory that all faculty obtain and use a BU e-mail address, which is essential for receiving important school wide communication. As a BU Employee, you will be expected to correspond with students using this e-mail account. Microsoft Outlook is the supported email application within BU. New faculty will be assisted with email setup by the Desktop Services Specialist.The university now has an agreement with Gmail that will allow you to access your BU email through the Google platform. To do so, visit www.gmail.com and login using your full BU email (ex. johndoe@bu.edu) and Kerberos password. BU Gmail gives you access to many of the components of the Google suite, including Google Drive, Google Calendar, and more. BU Gmail also allows for attachments of greater sizes than other email providers. AN INTRODUCTION TO FACILITIES AND PROCEDURESORIENTATIONIn addition to HR Orientation, the School of Education hosts its own New Faculty Orientation in August shortly before the start of the Fall term. Attendance is strongly encouraged. Additionally, a conversation between the Program Director and the new faculty member should be held in the weeks leading up to the term, and at the very latest, within the first two weeks of the term. Program Directors are available to answer any introductory questions that the incoming faculty member may have. FACILITIESOffice & School AccessExtra keys are monitored by the Finance and Facilities Administrator, whom you can contact if you need an extra key to your office (as a replacement, spare, etc). If someone needs to get into your office while you are out, please make arrangements directly by giving them a key yourself. Staff will let a person in your office/lab with your written authorization as a one-time occurrence, but they cannot do so repeatedly.

The SED buildings are locked between 10PM-7AM. If you need access to the building within these hours, you may call the BU Police.

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Kitchen – 2nd Floor SED A kitchen is located on the second floor of SED. It has a microwave, toaster, fridge, oven and sink for use. A coffee machine and a water cooler are also available for faculty use. However, you do need to bring your own mug.Room Reservations & GuideIf you need to reserve a room for a special meeting or event, use the Room Reservation Form. After submitting a request, you will receive receipt of your request via email, followed by a confirmation email once the request is approved. The room is not reserved until you receive the confirmation email. For a guide to the rooms at SED available for reservation, see Appendix D. OFFICE SETUPSED Server: The S-DriveThe SED Server, or S-Drive, is a central location for information and storage of files and folders. The S-Drive also automatically backs up, providing a safe place for data storage. In addition to the main S-Drive, which has folders for different departments, programs, and offices across SED, each faculty member is given a personal, private folder on the S-Drive, labeled with the corresponding Kerberos Username. To find it, open the S-Drive and select Users. Folders are arranged alphabetically.

If you need assistance accessing the S-Drive, please contact the Desktop Services Specialist . SED is building a Share Point drive as a central location for information and storage of files and folders. We will distribute the link to this site once it is developed. Connect to the S-Drive via Mac:

1. Click on Finder then click on the "Go" from the menu bar.2. Select "Connect to Server"3. Type in: Cifs://ad.bu.edu/dfs/sed/Shared/ (for Deaf Studies, type in: cifs://ad.bu.edu/dfs/sed/deafstudies)4. If prompted, please enter Kerberos username and password.Connect to the S-Drive via PC:

1. If the PC is BU owned, it will be automatically mapped to the S:\.2. If it is not, click on the Start button. Then, in the Search/Run Menu type the following: \\ad.bu.edu\dfs\sed\shared (for Deaf Studies, type in: \\ad.bu.edu\dfs\sed\deafstudies)3. If prompted, please enter: ad\KERBEROS_USERNAME and passwordCopy Machines & Network PrintersThe main copy and print room is located on the third floor of SED of 2 Silber Way. Two copy machines serve as scanners and printers. One color printer is 21

available for small color printing jobs. For larger color print jobs, please use FedEx Office.For access to these photocopiers, use code 87400. To get your own photocopy code, contact the Finance and Facilities Administrator. To gain wireless access to these machines, contact the Desktop Services Specialist. Fax MachineA fax machine is located on the 7th floor of SED. Instructions are located on the machine. Phones & Voicemail SetupEach office is equipped with a phone. Numbers within BU may be dialed via the last 5 digits. For example, if someone’s full number is 617-123-4567, dial 3-4567 to reach him/her. There are two steps to setting up voice mail. You must complete both of these steps for your voice mail to function properly.Initialize your voicemail: The first time you call into the voice mail system, you will be asked to set up your mailbox. Detailed voice instructions will guide you through each of these steps. If you miss hearing an instruction, each one will be repeated.

1. Dial 3-9999 to access the voice mail system. The prompts will lead you through the following steps.2. Press * (star) to enter your mailbox.3. Dial your personal 7-digit mailbox account number. This is the same as your 7-digit telephone number.4. Enter your starter password. The starter password for all new accounts is “1234″5. The system will prompt you to press 1 to record your name. Simply state your name when prompted and press # (pound).6. The system will prompt you to press 1 to record your personal greeting. Callers will hear this recording when you don’t answer. For example, “This is Dan Jones. Please leave your name, number, and a detailed message, and I’ll return your call as soon as possible. To speak to someone immediately, press zero now.” Record your greeting when prompted and press # (pound).7. Create a pass code. Your pass code is a number from 4 to 10 digits long that keeps your mailbox private and secure. Choose a number you won’t forget.8. Your account is now set up and you will be returned to the main menu.**Optional steps: 1. Record your busy greeting. Callers will hear this recording when you are on the phone. For example, “This is Dan Jones. I’m currently on the line. Please leave your name, number, and a detailed message, and I’ll return your call as soon as possible. To speak to someone immediately, press 22

zero now.” From the main menu, press 9, 1, 3. The system will prompt you to press 1 to record your busy greeting. Record your greeting when prompted and press # (pound).2. The BU voice messaging system includes a web portal for you to customize your voice messaging options, including the delivery of voice messages via email. For detailed instructions on using the portal, see the faculty and staff user guide.Program call forwarding to your mailbox: Before your voice mailbox will start recording messages, you must program the call forwarding on your line. This crucial step must be done at your desk after you have initialized your voice mailbox. To forward your voicemail when your line is busy:

1. Lift the handset (hear dial tone)2. Dial 176 (hear special dial tone)3. Dial 3-99994. Hear confirmation tone5. Hang up.To forward voicemail when your line is not answered:

1. Lift the handset (hear dial tone)2. Dial 178 (hear special dial tone)3. Dial 3-99994. Hear confirmation tone5. Hang up.If you have questions about phones, please contact the Finances and Facilities Administrator.Conference Calls & Microsoft LyncConference calls may be made in each conference room at SED as each room is equipped with conference call phones. The numbers for each conference call phone are labeled on the bottom of the phone. Learn more about reserving a room for conference calls here. The Gaylen Kelley Room is also available for Skype or Lync conference calls, as it is equipped with a projection screen and audio system. Lync, a video and audio conferencing system similar to Skype, allows users to hold virtual conferences with up to 25 participants. You can learn more about Lync here. Office SuppliesThere are several supply closets within SED. For basic office supplies, please contact your cluster’s Administrative Coordinator. If you need new supplies that SED does not have in its stock, please contact the Administrative Coordinator responsible for office supplies to request your

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supply purchase. SED prefers to purchase from WB Mason . In the email, be sure to include the WB Mason weblink to the item(s) you would like. FACULTY MAILBOXESFaculty mailboxes are located on the 3rd floor, next to the copy room. The Assistant to the Dean manages faculty and staff mailboxes for SED. If one has not been created for you, you may email the Assistant to the Dean to request one; please enter “Requesting Mailbox for Faculty” in the subject line. BUSINESS CARDS One of the four Administrative Coordinators is responsible for ordering various supplies, including business cards. Please send him/her an email with the following information:

Name (As you would like it to appear) Title Contact Information (Phone number [cell and/or office], email address, physical address)

S/he will send you a proof to review before ordering them. They should arrive two to three weeks after the order is submitted. CONCUR TRAVEL CARDS & REIMBURSEMENTSBU offers a University Travel Card for full-time faculty and staff who anticipate travel on behalf of the university. The University Travel Card is corporate-liability Visa card, meaning that it is directly billed to and paid for by BU. The Travel Card is integrated with the BU’s online travel and expense management system, Concur, streamlining the expense reporting process. The Travel Card may only be used for appropriate and allocable expenses as defined by the Travel & Business Expense Policy . The complete Travel Card Policy may be viewed online. Faculty are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the policy. All travel and expense reimbursements are now processed through Concur.Purpose of the CardAny transaction made with the BU Travel Card will automatically appear on the faculty member’s Concur account. Such expenses must be allocated into a detailed expense report and submitted to the Executive Director of Operations for approval. Applying for a Travel CardFaculty must complete two forms; the Travel Card Application and the Responsibility and Financial Liability Agreement. Please contact the Finance and Facilities Administrator responsible for Travel Cards to complete the Responsibility and Financial Liability Agreement. Both completed forms must be submitted to the Executive Director of Operations for a verified signature.

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Before the issue of the Travel Card, faculty members are required to complete a mandatory training. Applicants will receive a notice from the Card Services Department.Using ConcurFaculty can also choose to book flights via Concur. Faculty can discover more information about Concur & BU Travel Services here. It is imperative that faculty members add the Administrative Coordinator responsible for Travel Cards as a delegate in Concur. Submitting a Travel and Expense ReimbursementIn order to submit a reimbursement through Concur, faculty members must create an Expense Report, which includes: the report name, the trip purpose, the start and end dates of your travel, the cost center and the expense type that the expenses are being charged to (i.e. grant number, start up fund, discretionary account, etc.), the traveler type, and the destination. A small description explaining the travel and expenses should be written in the comments section provided. Next, faculty should add all Travel Card transactions related to the trip expenses to the expense report and fill in the necessary details (indicated by a red alert sign). Once the report is complete, faculty can submit the expense report by choosing the “Submit” button, after which it will be reviewed and approved by The Executive Director of Operations. An e-check will be delivered to the faculty member’s bank account once approved. Travel Card Support For assistance creating an expense report, contact the Administrative Coordinator responsible for Travel Cards for assistance. For any problems with the card (i.e. transactions are denied), contact US Bank via the phone number on the back of the card for assistance. For any questions concerning which cost center to which your expenses are to be charged, contact the Executive Director of Operations to confirm the account number.

For difficulty with the Concur site, contact the Desktop Services Specialist for technical support.FACULTY LINK The Faculty Link is an essential resource and tool for any faculty member. It provides you with access to the university class schedule, final exam schedule, academic calendars, and instructor tools such as class list, grading, and the ability to create a blackboard site for your course. To access Faculty Link, select “Faculty” and log in with your BU Username and Kerberos password. SED WEBSITE: FACULTY PROFILE & SED NEWS

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SED’s Marketing & Communication team is responsible for helping new faculty members create a faculty profile for the SED Website, along with an announcement of their hiring. Faculty members are encouraged to share their ongoing important projects with SED Marketing & Communications for publication to the SED News feed. For more information about how SED Marketing & Communications supports faculty, please see their section of this handbook. Faculty ProfileUpon confirmation of their appointment, new SED faculty members are asked to work with SED’s Marketing & Communications team to create a faculty profile for the SED website , and provide information necessary for a hiring announcement. SED Faculty may email the SEDComm team anytime (sedcomm@bu.edu ) to request updates be made to their profile. Additionally, faculty may email SED MarCom anytime with thoughts, suggestions, additions, or corrections to the content of the entire SED website. SED NewsSED’s Marketing & Communications team publishes faculty news regularly on the SED website. It is important that SED Faculty make a habit of communicating with SED MarCom (sedcomm@bu.edu) about newsworthy activity during their time with SED. Sharing information about new grants and published research, awards and editorial positions, new clinical or community projects/partnerships, and the outstanding work of students (grad or undergrad!) is very much encouraged. SED MarCom is responsible for developing written pieces for SED News, and will work with you to create such pieces with minimal impact on your schedule.

III. ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ORGANIZATION & GOVERNANCEFACULTY ACADEMIC CLUSTERS & PROGRAMS The School of Education is purposefully organized into five academic program areas which we call Clusters to reflect our collaborative leadership structure, the multidisciplinary nature of our work, and facilitate collaboration across programs. Each Academic Cluster is comprised of a coherent group of academic programs and serves as their primary home. Each academic program has a Program Director. Each Academic Cluster has a Faculty Director, who facilitates Cluster meetings. A more detailed overview of our organization is provided below. Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development

Faculty Director of Cluster: Kimberly Howard | 621 Comm Ave, Room 401A | 3-3378 khoward@bu.edu26

Programs - Program Directors Applied Human Development (PhD Program)– Kathleen Corriveaukcorriv@bu.edu | 621 Comm Ave, Room 332 | 3-3259 Applied Human Development (EdM Program)– Rebecca Shangrawreb928@bu.edu | 621 Comm Ave, Room 321 | 8-4224 Counseling (EdM Program) – David McAllister dpm25@bu.edu | 621 Comm. Ave, Room 301 | 8-4585 Counseling Psychology (PhD Program) – Kimberly Howardkhoward@bu.edu | 621 Comm Ave, Room 401A | 3-3378Childhood and Exceptional Education

Faculty Director of Cluster: Jennifer Greenjggreen@bu.edu | Room 222 | Phone Number Programs - Program Directors

Early Childhood Education – Jane Lannakjlannak@bu.edu | Room 505 | 3-7258 Elementary Education – Jennifer Brysonjbryson@bu.edu | Room 506 | 3-7109 Special Education – Nancy Harayamaharayama@bu.edu | Room 320 | 3-2071Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

Faculty Director of Cluster: Robert Weintraubrjtraub@bu.edu | Room 603 | 3-3519 Programs - Program Directors

Educational Leadership & Development (EdD) – Robert Weintraubrjtraub@bu.edu | Room 603 | 3-3519 Higher Education Administration – Sonja Ardoinsardoin@bu.edu | Room 606 | 3-4697 Higher Education Administration Online – Raul Fernandezraul@bu.edu | Room 613 | 3-3259 Policy Planning & Administration– Robert Weintraubrjtraub@bu.edu | Room 603 | 3-3519

Language & Literacy Education Faculty Director of Cluster: Evelyn Ford-Connorseconnors@bu.edu | Room 337 | 8-0910 Programs - Program Directors

Bilingual Education, MFL, & TESOL (licensure) – Christine Leidermontecil@bu.edu | Room 238 | 3-3260 Deaf Studies – Bruce Buccibbucci@bu.edu | 621 Comm Ave Room 201B | 857-366-4188 Language Education & TESOL (licensure) – Yasuko Kannoyakanno@bu.edu | Room 235 | 8-2966 Literacy & Reading Education – Julie Dwyer dwyerj@bu.edu | Room 514 | 3-3286

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TESOL (non-licensure) – Marnie Reed tesol@bu.edu | Room 234 | 3-1811 TESOL Online (non-licensure) – Mary Hughesmhughs@bu.edu | Room 218 | 3-3297

Secondary Education Faculty Director of Cluster: Stephan Ellenwood

ellenwoo@bu.edu| Room 331 | 3-3238 Programs - Program Directors

Curriculum & Teaching – Scott Seider seider@bu.edu | Room 237 | 3-3223 English & Language Arts Education – Madora Souttersoutter@bu.edu | Room 226 | 8-3236 Mathematics Education – Ale Salinassalinas@bu.edu | Room 705 | 3-9166 Science Education – Don DeRosadonder@bu.edu | Room 318 | 3-4502 Social Studies Education – Chris Martellcmartell@bu.edu | Room 502 | 3-3924

For a visual display of Clusters and their corresponding faculty, and Program Directors, please see Appendix B.Program Directors’ MeetingThe Program Directors’ Meeting is held monthly with all Program Directors, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, and the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. This meeting serves several purposes: a support system for Program Directors across SED in fulfilling their roles, including planning, implementing and evaluating programs, and evaluation; the facilitation of program consistency and coherence across SED; and the development of joint solutions for important problems that make program administration more efficient. For questions regarding the Program Directors’ Meeting, contact your Program Director or the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

FACULTY ASSEMBLYThe Faculty Assembly includes all faculty holding at least half-time assignments in SED, the Chair of the Staff Assembly, Executive Directors, Associate Deans, and representatives of undergraduate and graduate students and of non-instructional staff. It meets once per month, generally on the first Wednesday morning of the month. The Faculty Assembly is responsible for and has jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to academic curriculum, including programs, courses, academic standards, and student progress to degree. In addition, the Faculty Assembly serves in an advisory role to the Dean in operational matters.28

The officers of the Faculty Assembly serve three-year terms and include a Chair, a Vice-Chair, and a Secretary. These elected roles are filled by faculty who are not serving as Dean, or Associate Deans. Appointed administrators are not eligible for these roles.FACULTY STANDING COMMITTEES The Faculty Assembly has five standing committees: the Academic Affairs Committee; the Faculty Affairs Committee; the Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee; the Research Committee; and the Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Membership in each committee will differ in accordance with the committee’s function within the school. However, each committee is required to be representative of all of the academic Clusters and elected members serve three-year terms.Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) The Academic Affairs Committee is made up of the elected representatives from the five Academic Clusters, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs . The elections within each cluster will be conducted by the Faculty Director of that cluster. The Faculty Director will report the newly elected member to the SED Assembly Officers by May 7th of each year. The chair shall be elected by the members of the committee to serve a three-year term. The role of the Academic Affairs Committee is to ensure that academic programs are aligned with the mission of the school, that they are coherent and relevant, that they represent a high standard of excellence, and that they receive the support needed to maintain that standard of excellence.

Academic Conduct Board (ACB) The Academic Conduct Board is a sub-committee of the Academic Affairs Committee made up of the elected representatives from the five Academic Clusters, the Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, one staff representative, one undergraduate student representative, and one graduate student representative. The Associate Deans’ Administrator provides administrative support and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs supports the committee. Its role is to hear and evaluate cases of student academic misconduct as defined by the Boston University Academic Conduct Code. Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC)The Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC) is comprised of five official members, one from each Academic Cluster, along with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (or their designee). The elections within each cluster will be conducted by the Faculty Director of that cluster. The Faculty Director will report the newly elected member to the SED Assembly Officers by May 7th of each year. The chair shall be elected by the members of the committee to serve a three-year term. The role of the Faculty Affairs Committee is to establish faculty expectations, consult on and advocate for faculty rights and concerns, review annual faculty merit reports and make recommendations to the Dean concerning faculty merit awards, equity 29

adjustments, and recognition of exemplary performance. It also supports a system of measuring the quality of teaching, supports faculty development, including participation in professional activities, and serves as a consulting body on faculty development and concerns.Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee (APT)The Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee (APT) is comprised of five tenured faculty members as well as two promoted non-tenure track faculty (clinical faculty or lecturers) along with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (or their designee), who serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member. To the degree possible, the membership shall be representative of the five academic clusters. The APT Committee is concerned with processes of appointments and re-appointments of all tenure-track, clinical, lecturer, and instructor rank faculty through review of and participation in the processes of appointment, promotion, and the granting of tenure. The APT also establishes guidelines and procedures for carrying out the responsibilities of faculty search committees and serves as a resource to faculty in matters of faculty development.Research Committee The Research Committee is comprised of elected representatives from the five Academic Clusters, alongside the following members who serve in an ex-officio non-voting capacity: the Associate Dean for Research, the SED Senior Grants Administrator, the SED IRB Committee Representative, and a graduate student representative. The elections within each cluster will be conducted by the Faculty Director of that cluster. The Faculty Director will report the newly elected member to the SED Assembly Officers by May 7th of each year. The chair shall be elected by the members of the committee to serve a three-year term. The Research Committee supports the development and implementation of the School of Education’s research agenda. Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)The Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) includes five elected faculty members, one from each Academic Cluster; an undergraduate and a graduate student elected by the undergraduate and graduate student associations; the Associate Dean for Student Affairs (or their designee); and two staff members elected by the Staff Assembly. The elections within each cluster will be conducted by the Faculty Director of that cluster. The Faculty Director will report the newly elected member to the SED Assembly Officers by May 7th of each year. The chair shall be elected by the members of the committee to serve a three-year term. The purpose of the committee is to foster the development of diverse perspectives throughout SED. This committee is charged with the collection and dissemination of information and the instigation of action to develop and support efforts to promote Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion throughout SED. Issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion include, but are not limited to, religion, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability.OFFICE OF THE DEAN

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DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONDean ad interim:Catherine O’Connor | Room 256 | 3-3213 | mco@bu.edu Assistant to the Dean: Steve Roeder | Room 255 | 3-3213 | sroeder@bu.eduDEAN’S COUNCILThe Dean’s Council is comprised of the Dean, the Associate Deans for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Faculty Affairs, and Research, the Executive Director of Operations, and the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives. The Dean’s Council is charged with providing the operational support needed to put the strategic vision of the school into practice. Members of the team work with the faculty and staff to make sure that the goals of the school are met within their area of responsibility.CABINET The Cabinet advises the Dean on matters pertinent to the strategic vision of the school, including but not limited to issues of governing, resource allocations, personnel assignment, and program operations of SED. The Cabinet includes the Dean, the Chairs of the Faculty Assembly and Staff Assembly, the Chairs of the Faculty Standing Committees, Associate Deans for Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Student Affairs and Research, the Executive Director of Operations, and the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives.OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRSAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs:Donna Lehr | Room 220 | 3-3240 | dlehr@bu.eduThe primary responsibility of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is to provide the administrative support and leadership to the Academic Affairs Committee to ensure that academic programs are aligned with the mission of the school, that they are coherent and relevant, that they represent a high standard of excellence, and that they receive the support needed to maintain that standard of excellence.The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs oversees the Office of Academic Affairs, including the following:

Facilitation of monthly Program Directors’ Meeting Semester course scheduling and analysis of staffing needs for academic programs Internal Academic Program Reviews Collaboration with Associate Dean for Student Affairs on polices regarding admission, required credits, student advising, and progress toward degree requirements

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Curriculum integrity Curriculum proposals Academic Affairs Committee (ex-officio)

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs also oversees the work of the Directors of Educator Preparation, Clinical and Professional Education, and the Office of Licensure. EDUCATOR PREPARATIONFaculty Director of Educator Preparation:Jennifer Bryson | Room 506 | 3-7109 | jbryson@bu.eduThe Faculty Director of Educator Preparation provides leadership in SED’s teacher education programs by envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating improvements and reforms in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Faculty Director of Clinical Education, and Program Directors. CLINICAL EDUCATIONFaculty Director of Clinical Education: Rebekah Louis | Room 221 | 3-3980 | rclouis@bu.eduThe Faculty Director of Clinical Education works with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Faculty Director of Educator Preparation, Program Directors and Fieldwork Placement Coordinators for the purpose of coordinating efforts related to placement, supervision, and evaluation of clinical fieldwork experiences for SED students. The role requires facilitation of communication among students, faculty, and site personnel regarding fieldwork placement policies, procedures, requirements, and documentation of adherence to each. The office focuses on the creation and adoption of Sonya, a school wide, web-based system used by students for field placements applications, by placement coordinators to match students to placements, by students and supervising practitioners to record and verify student contact hours, and by supervising practitioners and university program supervisors to record evaluations of student performance. The system will allow the Office of Clinical Education to summarize and use data for program improvement purposes within and across programs. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONFaculty Director of Professional Education: Jake Murray | Room 425 | 8-4702 | jmurrs@bu.eduThe Faculty Director for Professional Education is charged with developing innovative higher education programs and professional pathways for a wide range of learners. Currently, this involves overseeing projects to design online/hybrid programs, competency-based education models, alternative pathways into teaching, and new training and apprenticeships for various professions and industries.

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LICENSURELicensure Officer: Lisa Rocco | Room 113 | 3-3240 | edlic@bu.eduThe Licensure Officer administers all aspects of educator licensure within the University for students and graduates of SED, CFA, CAS, and SAR. The Licensure Officer oversees the following:

Administration of School of Education's fieldwork and Learning Outcome Assessment record keeping systems. Interpretation, evaluation and communication of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) policies, practices and licensure requirements to faculty, directors and advisors. Facilitates MEPID, fingerprinting and CORI for students.

More information can be found on the SED Licensure Website . For more information on Academic Affairs, please see Section V.

OFFICE OF FACULTY AFFAIRSAssociate Dean for Faculty Affairs:Amie Grills | 621 Comm Ave, Room 302 | 3-7107 | agrills@bu.eduFaculty Director for Faculty Development: Melissa Holt | 621 Comm Ave, Room 420 | 8-4668 | mholt@bu.eduThe primary responsibility of the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (ADFA) is to support the development of SED faculty and their ability to serve the mission of the school. In conjunction with the Faculty Director for Faculty Development the ADFA oversees the recruitment, appointment, reappointment, work assignment, evaluation, and promotion of all faculty (adjuncts, instructors, lecturers, clinical, of the practice, and tenured/tenure track). The ADFA also represents SED on the faculty affairs-related committees of the University, attends the School of Education Program Directors Meeting with the ADAA, and serves as an ex officio member on the FAC and APT committees.APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND EMERITUS APPOINTMENTS

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The ADFA works with the Academic Cluster Directors, the Dean’s Office, and Search Committee chairs in the search process for hiring new faculty (see Faculty Search and Hiring Procedures section below for details). The ADFA coordinates (and may initiate) efforts to secure Emeritus status for faculty after they have signed their retirement agreement with the University. These include: securing a letter of nomination, the CV, and organizing a face-to-face voting meeting for all full-time faculty at the appropriate ranks. The ADFA organizes and oversees all reappointment cases, including those for non-tenure track faculty and the mid-tenure review process for tenure-track faculty.

APPOINTMENTS FOR PART-TIME FACULTY The ADFA assists programs as they propose new part-time faculty by reviewing and approving appointment requests and overseeing the appointment process. The ADFA prepares a list of requested part-time faculty for the Dean's Office. In collaboration with Program Directors, the ADFA monitors the teaching of part-time faculty, including reviewing of all evaluations and coordination of required observations, and prepares an annual report to the Cabinet concerning part-time faculty. The ADFA ensures that SED policies for part-time faculty are consistent with the SEIU Local 529 contract and serves as the SED liaison with BU Labor Relations.

PROMOTIONThe ADFA supports the SED promotion process and is responsible for the following: Assisting each faculty member as they prepare for promotion. Managing the process of Mid-Tenure Review, chairing the 3-person committee working with TTK faculty members early in their third year, as described in the SED APT guidelines for Mid-Tenure Review and managing the process. Managing the teaching observations for pre-tenure TTK faculty and the report that is included in the candidate’s file. The review of tenure cases, including preparation of the 'Chair's letter.' Supervising the staff used to support the preparation of tenure and promotion materials. Assisting the Payroll and Personnel Administrator in finalizing forms for appointment and promotion Engaging in bi-annual reviews of Non-Tenure Track Faculty with program coordinator and Committee on Faculty Affairs to ensure progress towards promotion.

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OTHER FACULTY MATTERSThe ADFA also serves as an advocate for faculty needs for resources and support, so that they may fulfill their responsibilities within the school in the areas of teaching, research, and service as appropriate to each person’s appointment. Other responsibilities include: Monitoring and evaluating the processes and evaluations that SED uses to make sure all faculty are fulfilling the expectations of their appointment through teaching, research, and service. Supporting the process of annual merit reviews, which will include a consideration of teaching, advising, scholarship, and service, with each faculty member and preparing a report for the Dean based on the work of the Faculty Affairs Committee. Overseeing the assignment of and any alterations to faculty workloads, in collaboration with Program Directors, Associate Deans of Academic Affairs and Research, and the Dean. Discussing recurring concerns expressed by students with the appropriate faculty members, in collaboration with the other Associate Deans as appropriate. Troubleshooting any problems with faculty, in collaboration with other Associate Deans, where appropriate. Responding to requests for publicizing faculty accomplishments. Preparing letters on behalf of faculty in support of nominations or applications for recognition, awards, grants, etc. Preparing materials and writing letters for BU awards and nominations.

The ADFA serves on SED Cabinet, the Dean’s Council, the Appointment, Promotions, and Tenure Committee, the Faculty Affairs Committee, and the Provost’s Faculty Affairs Committee, and prepares a monthly report to the Faculty Assembly. For more information on Faculty Affairs, please see Section IV.OFFICE OF RESEARCH Associate Dean for Research: Beth Warren | Room 359 |3-4233| bwarren@bu.edu The School of Education at Boston University (SED) has a long history of producing research to refine the practice of education. The Office of Research is dedicated to serving faculty interests in research, scholarship, and grant-making efforts. Our aim is to provide access to resources, grant opportunities, and support systems that allow faculty members to reach their full potential as scholars and investigators. Learn more about getting started in your research, the current research of SED faculty, and the services and procedures of the Office of Research here.

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The Office of Research is led by the Associate Dean who reports to the Dean and is a member of the SED Cabinet. The ADR works closely with counterparts at other Schools and Colleges of the University to promote the interests of SED and of the University. The ADR represents SED on the research-related committees of the University, as well as representing SED with local, national and international organizations at the behest of the SED Dean.The ADR assists the Dean in facilitating the growth and excellence of the SED research portfolio by:

Serving as a resource to BU-SED faculty, staff, and students seeking to develop research initiatives and respond to funding opportunities; Building relationships with local, national, and international foundations and funders; Promoting policies and developing resources that sustain the highest standards of scholarship; Promoting collaborative interdisciplinary research; Assisting investigators and trainees in identifying and seeking external funding; Coordinating and facilitating programmatic responses to requests for proposals from external funding sources, especially those that require or encourage cross-departmental interactions or resources; Identifying opportunities and coordinating SED initiatives that leverage the academic and clinical resources available at SED; Collaborating on the development of policies and practices pertinent to research in cooperation with SED academic departments and programs, and the research and outreach leadership of the Schools on the Medical Campus and the Schools and Colleges of the Charles River Campus;

The Associate Dean for Research oversees the Office of Research, including the following: Research Committee Grant Proposals and Applications GRASA Awards

Senior Grants Administrator: Marianne Taylor | Room 356 | 3-3211 | mstaylor@bu.eduGrants AdministratorShaun Russell | Room 357 | 8-1854 | sruss@bu.edu The Senior Grants Administrator provides faculty with information related to grant development, such as pre-award planning, creating a budget, and submitting applications. The Senior Grants Administrator is also responsible for assisting with post-award service, such as preparing reports for funding agencies and managing the funding received.

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IRB Representative for SED: Jennifer G. Green | Room 219 | 3-3253 | jggreen@bu.eduEvery school at Boston University has an IRB Representative who sits on the IRB review board. The SED IRB Representative should be contacted with regard to any issues related to attaining IRB approval. CENTERS, INSTITUTES, AND LABSMany faculty members at our school are engaged in long-term, grant-funded research in their particular areas of interest. Many of these projects, including those which integrate clinical work in addition to or instead of a research mission, take on the form of the school’s Centers, Institutes, and Labs. You may read further about these entities on the SED Website.Research Institutes and CentersCenter for PromiseExecutive Director & Research Associate Professor: Jonathan Zaff | jzaff@bu.edu | 621 Comm Ave | 3-8970

Associate Director:Marissa Cole | mlcole@bu.edu | 621 Comm Ave | 3-8970Center for the Study and Communication of the DeafDirector: Dr. Robert Hoffmeister | rhoff@bu.edu | 617-353-5191 Center for Character & Social ResponsibilityMore information coming soon.Massachusetts Institute for College and Career ReadinessPrincipal InvestigatorV. Scott Solberg | ssolberg@bu.edu | 617-358-4422Professional Development and Outreach InstitutesAnnual Poetry InstituteAn extension of Robert Pinsky’s Favorite Poem Project, the annual summer Poetry Institute represents a partnership between the School of Education and the College of Arts & Sciences.

Director Duy Doan | 617-353-2821 | favpoem@bu.eduInstitute for Athletic Coach EducationDirector: John McCarthy | jmmcc@bu.edu | 621 Comm Ave, Room 401B | 8-1080

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Faculty Associates: Rebecca Shangraw| reb928@bu.edu | 621 Comm Ave, Rm 321 | 3-6294Mike Luke| mikeluke@bu.edu | Room 330B | 3-0365Summer Literacy InstituteA professional development institute and project of the Durrell Reading & Writing Clinic. Associate Director: Evelyn Ford-Connors | econnors@bu.edu | Room 337 | (617) 358-0910Faculty Research Laboratories Social Adjustment and Bullying Prevention LaboratoryLab Directors: Melissa Holt | holtm@bu.edu | Room 420 | (617) 358 - 4668Jennifer G. Green | jggreen@bu.edu | Room 219 | 3-3253Lab Coordinator:Chelsey Bowman | cebowman@bu.edu | 621 Comm. Ave, Room 422The Language Acquisition and Visual Attention LabLab Director: Amy Lieberman | alieber@bu.edu | 617-353-3377Social Learning LaboratoryDirector:Kathleen Corriveau | kcorriv@bu.edu | 617-353-3259Clinics and Training LaboratoriesDonald D. Durrell Reading and Writing ClinicDirector: Jeanne Paratore | SED 328 | 3-3285Associate Director: Evelyn Ford-Connors | econnors@bu.edu | Room 337 | (617) 358-0910Graduate Assistant:Cherylanne Lombardi | clombard@bu.edu Early Childhood Learning Laboratory (ECLL) The Early Childhood Learning Laboratory is a preschool affiliated with and located on the 1st floor of SED. It is a laboratory and demonstration school available to BU students, parents of children in the program, and other early childhood professionals for observing children and teachers. Learn more about the ECLL here . CityLab Mobile LabDirectorDr. Donald DeRosa | donder@bu.edu | 617-638-562

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OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Associate Dean for Student Affairs ad interim: Rebecca Shangraw | 621 Comm. Ave, Room 321 | 8-4224 | reb928@bu.edu The mission of the SED Office of Student Affairs is to help students from a range of diverse backgrounds access, navigate, and complete an enriching and personally meaningful post-secondary educational experience. The Office is responsible for the coordination of activities associated with our pre-college programming, student admission, advising, progress toward degree, and career readiness. We facilitate student-faculty engagement, and we connect students with resources and opportunities that enable them to make the most of their educational experience. We encourage students to develop their own sense of purpose and to learn to advocate for themselves. Above all, we strive to create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive community where students can thrive personally, socially and academically.The Office is led by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, who is a full-time staff person reporting to the Dean. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs oversees the offices that comprise Student Affairs, including:

College Access & Completion Undergraduate Student Services and Student Records Graduate Student Services

In addition, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs has the following responsibilities: Overseeing progress to degree for all students and performs academic review of student records every semester. Collaborating with faculty members to address student issues, both academic and personal. Collaborating with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Academic Affairs Committee to evaluate, revise, and develop student policies. Working on strategic enrollment management at the graduate level. Collaborating with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives to ensure appropriate student services are integrated into new programs, including partnership, online, and global programs. Addressing academic misconduct in collaboration with faculty and the Academic Conduct Board. Managing the Academic Grievance Process. Overseeing graduate student employment appointments at SED.

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Collaborating with the Offices of Faculty and Academic Affairs to maintain a high quality advising system. Serving as Deputy Title IX Officer and Senior Diversity Officer for the School of Education. Serving on Cabinet, Academic Affairs Committee, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, and attending Faculty Assembly and Staff Assembly. Serving on appropriate university committees, including the Graduate Enrollment Strategy Group, the Advising Network, the Multicultural Advisory Committee, and the Global Support NetworkFor more information on Student Affairs related matters, please see Section VI.

COLLEGE ACCESS & COMPLETIONDirector of College Access & Completion: Mike Dennehy | IMC Room 441 | 3-3551 or 3-5194 | mdennehy@bu.eduDirector of Upward Bound Math Science: Alison Cox | IMC Room 430 | 3-3551 or 8-2298 | acox@bu.eduDirector of Upward Bound: Reggie Jean | IMC Room 431 | 3-3551 or 3-5195 | reggie@bu.edu Academic & College Coordinator Lynn Thach | IMC Room 444 | 3-3551 or 3-5193 | lthach@bu.edu Academic Resources Counselor: Jennifer Eliezer | IMC Room 443 | 3-3551or 3-5394 | jeliezer@bu.edu Administrative Coordinator:Chadwick Garner | IMC Room 440 | 3-3551 or 3-5628 | cgarner@bu.eduThe Office of College Access and Completion is responsible for the following:

Administers Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science Program Coordinates BUILD tutoring program Advises the Boston University Menino Scholars Oversees the Protection of Minors Policy for SED Coordinates the Holmes Scholarship Program and works the AACTE on increasing diversity in the teaching profession Acts as liaison with Boston Public Schools and with non-profit agencies around college access matters

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SERVICES Director of Undergraduate Student Services: Caysie Carter | Room 243 | 3-3177 | caysiec@bu.edu Student Services Coordinator: Mackenzie Morgan | Room 243 | 3-3177 | mmorgan2@bu.edu

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The Office of Undergraduate Student Services is responsible for the following: Serves as the school liaison to Admissions and coordinates Prospective Student Events and Visits Runs SED undergraduate orientations Advises first-year and transfer students in initial course selection and registration Advises Student Groups including SED Student Government, Dean’s Hosts, Transitional Mentors, and Undergraduate Leadership Council. Supports Ed House. Provides support to students in academic and/or personal distress. Organizes school-wide programming for undergraduates

GRADUATE STUDENT SERVICESDirector of Graduate Student Services: Katharine Nelson | Room 127 | 3-4237 | kanelson@bu.eduAssistant Director of Graduate Student Services: Jessica Rouser| Room 124 | 3-4238 | jmgrif@bu.eduManager of Recruitment for Online and Special Programs: Julia Cocca | Room 142 | 3-4235 | jmcocca@bu.eduManager of Student Services for Online and Special ProgramsStephanie Clendenin | Room 142 | 3-8937 | sclenden@bu.edu Senior Coordinator in Graduate Student ServicesDonna Kiessling | Room 127 | 3-4237 | donnak@bu.edu Program Coordinator: Amorette Colby | Room 124 | 3-4235 | arcolby@bu.eduThe Office of Graduate Student Services is responsible for the following:

Coordinates Graduate Student Admissions and Financial Aid Runs graduate student Orientations Provides supplementary advising to graduate students Provides support to graduate students in academic and/or personal distress Advises the Graduate Student Association and supports other graduate student events Manages the Career Series for both graduate and undergraduate students

STUDENT RECORDSAssistant Registrar: Tom Reis | Room 115 | 3-4235 | treis514@bu.edu

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Administrative Coordinator:Keith Gazzolo | Room 115 | 3-4235 | kgazzolo@bu.eduThe Office of Student Records is responsible for the following:

Serves as liaison with the University Registrar regarding course scheduling Assists all graduate and undergraduate students with registration processes Manages and maintains SED student records for all graduate and undergraduate students Guides students through petition processes associated with academic matters Coordinates graduation for all students, including Commencement Ceremony in May

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PICKERING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES LIBRARY (PERL) Head Librarian: Dan Benedetti | benededa@bu.edu | Room B15 | 3-3735PERL, located in the basement of SED, houses instructional support materials in print and electronic formats for early childhood through Grade 12, as well as literature for children and young adults. It is an excellent in-house resource for students and faculty alike. Learn more about the PERL here. OFFICE OF OPERATIONS The Office of Operations primary responsibilities include operational, financial, IT services and human resources activities in support of the mission of the School of Education. The office is also responsible for the management of all of the School’s facilities. This include renovations, office moves, painting, plumbing, custodial services, heating, air conditioning and many other facilities issues to maintain the functioning of the building and the School. The Office oversees and performs a wide range of financial functions including accounting, financial reporting, budget and financial planning. It works in close collaboration with the Dean in making decisions regarding the School of Education financial, operational and facilities issues. The Office ensures sound fiscal management from the development of the unrestricted operating budget to monitoring and adjusting the operating funds during the first, second and third quarter of the fiscal year. The Office oversees the restricted budgets, ensuring the funds in the discretionary accounts are spent according to generally accepted accounting principles and within the accepted guidelines of Boston University. The office works with the Office of the Vice President of Finance for year-end issues. In addition, the Office of Operations provides administrative support for faculty in teaching, service and conducting research as well as the human resources activities at SED. This includes the processing of all faculty personnel actions and staff actions. This office supports SED’s highly visible, unique and complex array of initiatives and programs, research projects, broad and diverse community of faculty and students, and other happenings at SED. The Office of Operations is led by the Executive Director of Operations who is a full-time staff position that reports directly to the Dean. Executive Director of Operations Carol Crossen | Room 350 | 3-3214 | ccrossen@bu.eduThe Executive Director oversees the Office of Operations and the following functions:

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Administrative Support to Associate Deans and Faculty Human Resources and Payroll Finances & Facilities Information Services & Technology

OPERATIONS & FACULTY SUPPORTAssociate Deans’ Administrator: Gretchen Struble | Room 342 | 8-2958 | gstruble@bu.eduThe Associate Deans’ Administrator is responsible for the following:

Providing professional level support to the Associate Deans with strategic projects and their work within faculty standing committees. Coordinating faculty searches with the search committee chairs Coordinating and managing the course evaluations for the fall and spring semesters Overseeing the process for full-time and part-time faculty appointments and re-appointments Numerous other duties and special projects in support of the Office of Operations.

Staff Administrator: Marc Hartigan | Room 707 | 3-4667 | marchart@bu.eduThe Staff Administrator manages the Academic Cluster Coordinators and provides faculty support with administrative and logistical projects for SED. In addition, the Staff Administrator is responsible for the following:

Provide day to day administrative support for the five clusters. There are four administrative coordinators that support the faculty for daily needs such as copies, printer issues, class needs, student-related tasks, and other administrative duties needed by the faculty within the clusters. Serves as ISSO liaison working with visiting researchers and scholars. Prepares all documentation in collaboration with the Dean’s assistant for visiting guests to ensure all BU procedures are followed. Order supplies for faculty, process honorarium payments and process expense reports. Help plan and coordinate events for faculty. Manage room reservations for conference rooms within SED.Administrative Coordinators:There are four Administrative Coordinators at SED, each of whom is responsible for specific Academic Clusters and for specific administrative tasks.

Rashita Clark | Room 608 | 8-3586 | rashitac@bu.edu Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development Cluster Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Cluster

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Student petitions Graduation applications

Ameris Davis | Room 317 | 3-4478 | amerisd@bu.edu Secondary Education Cluster Events and catering Internal and external payments Supplies Travel expense reimbursements for faculty and students

Sarah Beth Belanger | Room 330A | 3-9283 | sbelange@bu.edu Literacy and Language Education Cluster Interpreter request services Work study student employee management

FINANCES & FACILITIESFinances and Facilities Administrator: Mary Dangora | Room 352 | 3-4345 | mmb@bu.eduThe Finances and Facilities Administrator oversees the following:

Finance Facilities management Room keys Office furniture, renovations, nameplates, phones, copiers and copier codes.

SED Facilities Manager: Roger Seale | 3-0618 | resale@bu.eduThe Finance and Facilities Administrator should be contacted at x. 3.4345 for matters concerning:

Heating and air conditioning Light bulbs Restroom maintenance Elevator issues Mice or insects

For all Buildings & Grounds issues, please contact the Finances and Facilities Administrator. If you have a Buildings & Grounds Emergency, please contact B&G emergencies at 617-353-2105. Please also notify the Finances and Facilities Administrator and the Executive Director of Operations. HUMAN RESOURCES & PAYROLLPayroll and Human Resources Administrator: Linda Rhodes | Room 339 | 3-3210 | lcrsed@bu.edu

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The Payroll and Human Resources Administrator oversees the following: Payroll enrollment Human Resource Assistance Provost liaison

INFORMATION SERVICES & TECHNOLOGYDesktop Services Specialist: | IMC Room 430 | 3-3176 | it@bu.edu The Desktop Services Specialist oversees the following:

IT Requests Office Computers Server Access Printer and Copy Machine wireless access

For IT questions or assistance with technology related issues, send an email to sed-it@bu.edu. This will generate a service ticket, which the Desktop Services Specialist or another available IS&T associate will work with you to resolve. Find more information here. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CENTER (IMC) The IMC supports teaching and learning with technology. Located on the 4 floor,½ the IMC houses several computer labs and classrooms, and a conference room for presentations, meetings, or other functions. Faculty and staff can reserve equipment for technological needs, such as video recording. To do so, visit the IMC Website, create an account with the IMC, and choose items to reserve. Learn more about these procedures and the IMC here. OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES & EXTERNAL RELATIONS The Office of Strategic Initiatives and External Relations is charged with supporting programs and special projects that help further the mission of SED, while working to grow enrollment, increase income, and expand the School’s outreach. This office handles the development of new partnerships and collaborations with schools and non-profit organizations. This office also oversees SED Media & Communications, Alumni Relations and Development, Digital Learning Initiatives, and External Relations. The Office of Strategic Initiatives is charged with a core portfolio of responsibilities that help further the mission of the School of Education, including the development and implementation of the school’s strategic plan, developing and implementing projects and initiatives that are in alignment with SED leadership’s strategic vision, managing the process of regular academic program reviews, project-

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managing SED digital learning initiative, overseeing events, alumni relations activities and select fundraising initiatives, and overseeing all day-to-day administrative operations of the Dean's Office. The Office is also responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong professional relationships with key personnel in all areas of the University in the offices of the President, Provost, and BU Deans to promote SED programs, initiatives, and research agenda and activities. The Office oversees SED marketing and communications efforts and manages the school-wide data analytic functions. Below is a detailed list of activities that are managed within the Office of Strategic Initiatives.Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives Mariana Stoyancheva | Room 359 | 8-5494 | marianas@bu.eduThe Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives (EDSI) reports directly to the Dean of SED. The EDSI serves as the principal senior aide to the Dean, as a member of SED Cabinet, and handles a wide range of matters of institutional importance on behalf of the Dean. The Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for the following:

Strategic planning and analysis and overseeing current and future initiatives aligned with SED strategic priorities. Developing and monitoring school-wide data analytic functions. Overseeing the implementation of SED’s Digital Learning Strategy and project-managing the development and implementation of programs delivered in an online modality. Supervisory oversight and direction to the SED MarCom Office. Overseeing the development of comprehensive alumni strategy and support to the alumni relations functions of the School. External relations with foundations, corporations and other external partners. Dean’s Office operations.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSSED’s Marketing & Communications office supports the major strategic priorities of the school by providing professional-level marketing and communications assistance to the Dean's Office, staff offices, standing committees, and faculty members. Their primary responsibilities include representing our academic programs to prospective students; publicizing and supporting the work of our faculty to internal and external audiences; supporting school-sponsored events for students, alumni, and the community at large; and contributing significantly to alumni and development communications efforts. In addition to maintaining the SED Website , publishing SED News, and managing the school-wide social media channels, SED Marketing & Communications designs and produces promotional and event-related materials; facilitates the publication of our @SED Alumni Magazine; liaises with the major BU-wide communications

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offices including BU Today, BU Research, and Bostonia; supports SED’s Graduate and Undergraduate student affairs offices in their recruitment and communications efforts; and supports SED Development and Alumni Affairs with their communications efforts. SED Marketing & Communications is a resource for faculty seeking to develop their own communications, from social media guidance to editorial assistance and BU-brand consultation. You may seek their support when publicizing school events, setting up lab or research websites, brainstorming ideas to market your academic programs, or when considering any other ventures that could benefit from their support and expertise. Their door (SED 254) is always open!You can follow SED on a variety of social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Director of Marketing & Communications: Jonathan Lazzara | Room 254 | 3-3246 | jlazzara@bu.edu Communications Assistant: Dario Foroutan | Room 254A | 8-3771 | dforouta@bu.edu Marketing Assistant:Paige Kelly | Room 254A | 8-3771 | pckelly@bu.edu DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI AFFAIRSCharged with leading the schools major giving efforts and curating our relationship with our 30,000-plus alumni, SED Development & Alumni Affairs is vital to our development of a true community of care centered around our school. Director of Development:David N. Burnham | Room 143| 8-3207 | dburnham@bu.eduOur Director of Development is specifically tasked with working to secure major philanthropic gifts that help fund our major school-wide initiatives, and with liaising between the School of Education and Boston University’s central development office on large-scale giving efforts.Events Specialist: Maryellen Madaio | Room 145 | 3-5667 | madaio11@bu.eduThe Events Specialist oversees the following:

Alumni events Dean’s events, including providing programmatic and logistical support to Program Advisory Boards (PABs) and Regional Alumni Networks (RANs) External Relations (Alumni Affairs and Partnerships).

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IV. FACULTY AFFAIRS & WORKLOAD FACULTY SEARCH AND HIRING PROCEDURESTypically, when a faculty member departs from the university or retires, their program will request permission to search for a replacement. However, programs cannot assume that their requests will invariably be granted. Faculty lines are ‘owned’ by the central administration of Boston University, which has responsibility for staffing all schools within BU, and so from year to year, there is variability in how many search requests will be approved. Therefore, it is important that faculty work together to make thoughtful and well-reasoned requests, using information about rates of application and admission, student-faculty ratios, and programmatic goals to argue for the necessity of a position.INITIATING A REQUEST FOR A FACULTY HIRE Early in the Spring semester, programs and Academic Clusters consider their hiring needs for full-time faculty. Most of these are occasioned by the departure or retirement of a colleague. During meetings of programs and clusters, Program and Faculty Directors gather information about search proposals, and construct their arguments in favor of one or more proposals for faculty searches. In late Spring, the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs distributes templates for search proposals and works with faculty to refine their requests. Each request includes a rationale for the position, the relation of the position to the program’s history and current goals, the expected teaching and service load, and any other considerations. A job advertisement is drafted and a Search Committee is proposed. By the end of July, the Dean, the Executive Director of Operations, and the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs will review all proposals, finalize membership of proposed search committees, and finalize the details for submission to the Provost’s Office.In late August or early September, faculty will receive notification of approved searches, and the job ads are posted by the Office of Operations. CONDUCTING A SEARCH A central goal in all faculty searches at BU is to increase the diversity of the faculty. In the Fall semester, the Office of the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and the SED Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee hold events in which search committee chairs and members meet to review practices and procedures that will ensure a fair and equitable search. As applications arrive, the Associate Deans’ Administrator facilitates their collection through Academic Jobs Online and Search Committee members begin their review. Once the search deadline has passed, Search Committees meet to

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discuss applications received and to identify a list of approximately four to ten potential interviewees. As part of this process, Search Committee members interview this list of candidates via Skype. After the Skype interviews, the search committee narrows their list to four to seven candidates to present to the relevant Academic Cluster meeting. The chair of the Search Committee presents this list of four to seven top candidates to the members of the Cluster. The Cluster membership, in coordination with the Search Committee members, decide on a “short list” of three candidates. The chair of the Search Committee writes a letter to the Dean making the case to interview each candidate. When the Dean approves the list, the chair of the Search Committee works with the Associate Deans’ Administrator to schedule visits for the candidates.Faculty are expected to attend all research presentations by the candidates for positions in their Academic Cluster and are strongly encouraged to attend as many other research presentations as possible. Search chairs will solicit responses from faculty concerning their impressions of each candidate they observe. After all interviewees have visited SED, the Search Committee will convene to choose their top candidate, and will submit a detailed letter to their Cluster for a vote prior to submitting the recommendation to the Dean providing the rationale for their choice. If the Dean accepts the recommendation, s/he will secure the Provost’s approval and will negotiate an offer with the candidate. If the Dean rejects the recommendation s/he will meet with the Faculty Director of the Cluster and Chair of the Search Committee to discuss next steps.FURTHER DETAILS Faculty searches are a complex and time-consuming enterprise. For many more details about the policies and procedures, please consult the Faculty Search Procedures Manual, located on the Server in the following file path: S:/Faculty-Search/General_Search_Resources/WORKLOADThe work of faculty members in SED falls into three categories: teaching, scholarship, and service. Each faculty member has a workload that is comprised of eight parts. While each faculty member’s workload will vary, typical workloads are structured in one of three ways:

Typical Workloads Teaching Scholarship ServiceResearch Active 4 (50% FTE) 2 (25% FTE) 2 (25% FTE)Clinically Active 5 (62.5% FTE) 1 (12.5% FTE) 2 (25% FTE)Teaching Active 6 (75% FTE) 0 (0% FTE) 2 (25% FTE)

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also adjusted annually to reflect the tasks undertaken by each faculty member and to meet the needs of SED.Faculty members propose workloads annually to their Program Directors in the Fall of the preceding year.

*Example: AY16-17 workloads are proposed in Fall 2015. Each Program Director works with each faculty member in his/her program to ensure the appropriate coverage of classes and service roles. Program Directors may also consult with their Faculty Director of Cluster of other Program Directors within their cluster to ensure course coverage. These workloads are then submitted to the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for initial review. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs will review each workload, seeking clarification and making adjustments when needed. Once the initial review is complete, the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs holds meetings with the Dean to review and finalize the workloads. Each faculty member receives a final copy of their workload from the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for the upcoming year in the spring. Program Directors will also receive final copies of the workloads for all faculty in their program area. Questions about workload should be directed to the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. EXCEPTIONSOff-cycle adjustments to workloads happen frequently. These adjustments can occur for a variety of reasons.

*Examples: A faculty member may receive a grant that buys out some of his/her time from teaching; the Dean may request that a faculty member take on an additional service role; or a colleague may take a leave from teaching or service, requiring these responsibilities to be redistributed. As soon as a faculty member believes that an adjustment to his/her workload may be warranted, they should discuss the matter with their Program Director and then the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for guidance and approval. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs works in consultation with the Dean to make and finalize all workload adjustments.FACULTY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & MERITEach spring, faculty are asked by the Office of the Provost to complete two reports reflecting their accomplishments in teaching, scholarship, and service for the previous calendar year:

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EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES REPORT AND FACULTY ANNUAL REPORT (FAR)The External Activities Report (EAR) reflects faculty external compensated and uncompensated activities and the Faculty Annual Report (FAR) reflects faculty accomplishments in teaching, scholarship and research. The data in these reports is used in the aggregate by BU to track indicators of faculty productivity and accomplishments by each School/College. The FAR is generated using information collected in the BU MyCV platform. All faculty members are responsible for keeping their information up to date in MyCV. The Associate Deans’ Administrator, Gretchen Struble, is the SED contact for questions or issues regarding myCV (8-2958; gstruble@bu.edu ). FACULTY PRODUCTIVITY FORM (FPR)The third performance report that SED faculty complete is the Faculty Productivity Report (FPR). This form is internal to SED and is used by the Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC) and the Office of the Dean to assess merit. The FPR is a short addendum to accompany the Faculty Annual Report (FAR) , wherein faculty provide additional details of their workload and performance in scholarship, teaching, and service. In addition, faculty write a narrative (up to 2 single-spaced pages), in which they can expand upon their productivity in any or all of the areas (scholarship, teaching, service) and submit that narrative as part of their FPR. The information provided in this form is used to determine merit pay increases for the upcoming academic year. It is critically important that all faculty complete an FPR, as merit raises will not be awarded otherwise. Forms are typically due in mid-February.NOTE: ALL faculty are required to complete the Provost’s office forms (FAR and EAR). However, faculty may choose to opt out of being considered for merit review within SED. In such instances, the faculty member would submit their FAR and EAR along with only page 1 of the FPR form completed with a note that they are opting out of merit review.All faculty submit one copy of their EAR, FAR, and FPR to the designated administrative assistant, who compiles them in a folder for the Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC) to review. The FAC Chairperson assigns each individual’s folder to two members of the FAC committee for review and rating (one of the two reviewers is the individual’s cluster representative on FAC). Using the same scale as the self-evaluation (0-4), FAC committee members also provide a rating in each of the areas (scholarship, teaching, and service) for each faculty member they are assigned. The FAC committee member ratings are compiled in a master document and all rating discrepancies are identified for review at the FAC merit review meeting in March. All discrepancies will be discussed among the FAC committee until a consensus rating is determined. Following the FAC review process, a memo will be completed for each faculty member that includes the individual’s self-rating and the FAC rating for each domain (scholarship, teaching, and service). In

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addition, for any instances where a discrepancy occurred between these ratings, a summary of the discussion and points noted that led to the increased or decreased rating(s) made by FAC will be included. These summaries will also be forwarded to the Office of the Dean . The Office of the Dean provides a final rating in each domain (scholarship, teaching, and service) and makes the final determination on merit. Faculty are provided the final determination and any additional notes from the Office of the Dean . Further, the Office of the Dean will allot sufficient time for meetings between the Dean and individual faculty to discuss their ratings and merit prior to the deadline by which the Dean must make final determinations for the Office of the Provost.While the FPR is revised annually, a copy of last year’s form can be found on the Faculty Assembly Blackboard site.REVIEW & REAPPOINTMENT CLINICAL FACULTY & LECTURERSClinical Faculty and Lecturers at SED receive from the Dean a contract for employment. In the penultimate year of a non-terminal contract, lecturers and clinical faculty will apply for reappointment. SED has a process for faculty reappointment that provides lecturers and clinical faculty with the opportunity to inform colleagues about their work and elicit the input of colleagues in the decision about reappointment. The intent of these procedures is to improve the overall transparency of the process and to encourage faculty voice. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and the Chair of the Appointments, Promotions, and Tenure Committee work together on the organization and oversight of cases. For details about this process, please refer to the Policies and Procedures folder on the SED server site or contact the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (or their designee).TENURE TRACK FACULTY: MID-TENURE REVIEWTenure-track faculty in SED undergo a mid-tenure review (MTR) in the third year of their initial contract. The MTR is intended to assist tenure-track junior faculty members in their progress toward achieving tenure at BU. The Purpose of the MTRThis review procedure is meant to be helpful in two ways. First, it orients the junior faculty member to the requirements that must be met in a full tenure review. Second, senior faculty members, who can offer advice to better prepare the candidate for full tenure evaluation, work individually and in concert to guide the candidate in improving the case for tenure. The MTR is best described as formative assessment, a process that is designed to reveal the candidate’s strengths and needs in order to inform a plan for the years leading to the tenure review. The plan builds on the candidate’s strengths and provides guidance on specific ways to build a stronger case in the areas where progress is warranted in advance of the tenure review.

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A review committee is formed consisting of the candidate’s Program Director or the Faculty Director of Cluster, the ADFA, and another tenured faculty member of the candidate’s choosing. This mid-tenure review committee helps the candidate put together a dossier. The dossier consists of the candidate’s C.V.; Statement of Research, Teaching, and Service; the CV Part II (downloaded from the Provost’s website); sample syllabi; and selected research articles.After the committee works with the candidate to organize and optimize his or her materials, the committee reviews the dossier and writes a report regarding the junior faculty member’s teaching, scholarship, and service. This report and the dossier are then presented to the faculty member, who is given the opportunity to address in writing the committee’s questions or concerns, if such are indicated in the report. The faculty member’s response is then shared alongside the committee report and the dossier with all of the tenured faculty in SED. After a discussion and vote of all tenured faculty is held, organized by the ADFA, the ADFA summarizes the case and reports the vote in a “Chair’s letter”. The chair's letter and the full dossier is then provided to the School Appointments, Promotions & Tenure Committee, and to the Dean of the School, who writes the “Dean’s letter.”Results of the MTRCandidates who successfully pass the MTR receive a contract renewal. They are also eligible for a Junior Scholar Leave of one semester. For details about the MTR process, please refer to the Policies and Procedures folder on the SED server site or contact the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.

FACULTY PROMOTIONSThere are three faculty tracks that offer the opportunity for promotion in SED: Tenure Track, Clinical Track, and Lecturer Track. The criteria and procedures for each are briefly described below. For more detail, see SED Policies & Procedures on the server and the BU Faculty Handbook.CLINICAL TRACK FACULTY PROMOTIONS Clinical Assistant Professors are typically given a three-year contract. After this contract is renewed the first time through the reappointment process, they may request consideration for promotion. It is expected that clinical faculty members who have served for five years or more should be preparing to seek a promotion from assistant level to associate level. If a faculty member has not sought a promotion after their second reappointment (i.e. after two 3-year appointments), the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs will schedule a meeting with the faculty and any faculty mentors to encourage the faculty member to enter the promotion process. It is expected that a faculty member will seek promotion before reaching the end of their third 3-year appointment. Presenting a Clinical Track Faculty Promotion Case

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The candidate for tenure must provide evidence of accomplishment in the areas of scholarship, teaching (including advising), and service. While the criteria for evaluation of research and scholarship are not the same as those in tenure-track cases, it is expected that clinical faculty will participate in engaged scholarship, using their knowledge and experience to contribute to issues of importance in their field through publication and presentations. An excellent teaching record is required for promotion. Service to the school and profession is also considered important, as relevant to the candidate’s field.In the promotion year, the candidate assembles materials similar to those assembled for the Mid-Tenure Review. In addition, the SED Dean and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs solicit six to eight confidential letters from external reviewers. The preponderance of these (at least six) must be from “arm’s length” reviewers: individuals at peer or peer-plus institutions who have not advised or published with the candidate. Any non-arm’s length letters should not be suggested by the candidate—if the ADFA and other consultants can identify individuals who are prominent in their field who have worked with the candidate, these individuals may be asked for reviews as well. These letters, along with teaching observations and letters from a random sample of the candidate’s students, are added to the dossier. These materials are made available to senior faculty in SED, who meet to discuss and vote on the case. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs writes a letter summarizing all materials collected, including the faculty vote. All materials are then passed on to the APT Committee, who discuss the candidate and hold a vote. This discussion and vote are recorded in a letter from the committee chair. All materials are then passed on to the Dean, who adds his/her own summative assessment of the case. These materials are all delivered to the Boston University Provost’s Office for final approval. Results of Clinical Track Faculty Promotion CasesFor Promotion from Clinical Assistant, if the case is successful, the faculty member is promoted to Clinical Associate Professor, and is given a four-year contract. If the case is unsuccessful, the faculty member may re-apply for promotion at a later time. It is expected that a Clinical Assistant Professor will seek a promotion to an associate level before reaching the end of his or her third 3-year appointment. When a Clinical Associate Professor seeks promotion to a Clinical Full Professor the same procedures as described above will be followed. If the case is successful, the faculty member is promoted to Clinical Full Professor, and is given a five-year contract. For further details, please see SED Policies & Procedures on the SED Server.

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Lecturers are typically given a three-year renewable contract. Prior to receiving a third contract, Lecturers are expected to seek promotion to become a Senior Lecturer. It is expected that a faculty member will seek promotion before reaching the end of their third 3-year appointment. Presenting a Lecturer Track Faculty Promotion Case to Senior LecturerThe candidate must show accomplishment in the areas of teaching (including advising), service, and (if it was a part of their workload) accomplishment in the area of engaged scholarship. A record of excellent and innovative teaching is required for promotion. Service to the school and profession is also considered important, as relevant to the candidate’s field.In the promotion year, the candidate assembles materials similar to those assembled for the Mid-Tenure Review. In addition, the SED Dean and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs solicit three to five confidential letters from external reviewers. The preponderance of these letters (at least three) must be from “arm’s length” reviewers: individuals at peer or peer-plus institutions who have not advised, worked or published with the candidate. These letters, along with teaching observations and letters from a random sample of the candidate’s students, are added to the dossier. These materials are made available to promoted faculty from the appropriate tracks (lecturer, clinical and tenured) in SED, who meet to discuss and vote on the case. The ADFA writes a “Chair’s letter” summarizing all materials collected, including the faculty vote. All materials are then passed on to the APT Committee, who discuss the candidate and take a vote. This discussion and vote are recorded in a letter from the committee chair. All materials are then passed on to the Dean, who adds his own summative assessment of the case. These materials are all passed on to the Boston University Provost’s Office for final approval. Results of a Lecturer Track Faculty Promotion CaseFor promotion from Lecturer, if the case is successful, the faculty member is promoted to Senior Lecturer, and is given a four-year contract. If the case is unsuccessful, the faculty member may re-apply for promotion at a later time. It is expected that a Lecturer will seek promotion to Senior Lecturer before reaching the end of his or her third 3-year appointment. Senior Lecturers may seek promotion to Master Lecturer. The criteria for promotion to Master Lecturer involves more than a history of excellence as a Senior Lecturer. Candidates who wish to be considered for promotion to Master Lecturer must understand that the criteria include more than excellence and innovation in teaching. They include providing evidence that the candidate is a pedagogical leader in their field of expertise. Examples of such excellence could include positively reviewed and widely utilized textbooks, or evidence of scholarship productivity that advances their field of practice.

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For further details, please see SED Policies & Procedures on the SED Server. TENURE TRACK FACULTY PROMOTIONS Tenure Track Assistant Professors who begin their position at BU with one year or less as an assistant professor at any other university are granted a seven-year tenure clock. This means that their case will be considered by SED senior faculty and the Appointment, Promotions & Tenure Committee in the Fall semester of their seventh year, and will be sent to the University-wide Promotion and Tenure Committee in the Spring of their seventh year. They will begin to assemble the dossier and external letters will be solicited by the ADFA in Spring of their sixth year.Presenting a Tenure Track Faculty Promotion CaseFaculty candidates for tenure must provide evidence of accomplishment in three areas: research, including refereed publications, grant-funded activity, and other examples of research productivity; teaching, including advising; and service. In general, candidates on the tenure track must demonstrate that they are an emerging leader in their field of scholarship, a highly effective to excellent teacher, and hold a record of effective service to the school and university.

In the sixth year of a typical tenure clock, the candidate assembles materials similar to those assembled for the Mid-Tenure Review. In addition, ten confidential letters from external reviewers are solicited. A preponderance of these (at least eight) should be “arm’s length” reviewers: individuals at peer or peer-plus institutions who have not advised or published with the candidate. These letters, along with teaching observations and letters from a random sample of the candidate’s students and advisees, are added to the candidate’s tenure dossier. These materials are made available in the Fall of the candidate’s seventh year to tenured faculty in SED, who meet to discuss and vote on the case. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs prepares the “Chair’s letter” summarizing all materials collected, including the faculty vote. All materials are then passed on to the Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee, who discuss the candidate and take a vote. This discussion and vote are recorded in a letter from the committee chair. All materials are then passed on to the Dean, who adds his/her own summative assessment of the case. These materials are all passed on to the Boston University Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee. After their decision is recorded, the President of Boston University makes a final decision, and the candidate is notified in May of their seventh year.Results of Tenure Track Faculty Promotion Cases

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If the case is successful, the faculty member is promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. If the case is not successful, the faculty member will continue for one final year as an Assistant Professor at SED. Associate Professors with tenure who wish to be considered for promotion to Full Professor should discuss the process with the SED Dean or Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. The criteria for promotion to Full Professor include being assessed, by external reviewers, as a leader in their field of scholarship, a record of being a highly effective to excellent teacher, and a record of excellence in service to the school, university, and/or their profession.Alternatives to the ProcedureCandidates with more time at another university are given a shorter tenure clock, with one year subtracted for each year (after the first) as an assistant professor. Junior faculty who wish to go up for tenure earlier than the seven-year timeline can request this from the SED Dean and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.For further details, please see the section on Tenure & Promotion in the Faculty Handbook and on the Provost’s Website.

SECONDARY APPOINTMENTS BU has a process through which faculty appointed in other BU schools and colleges may be granted secondary appointments within SED. Secondary appointments may be considered for a variety of reasons, including formalizing a relationship with another BU department or program, acknowledging a collaboration between a non-SED BU faculty member and an SED program, or strengthening a research collaboration involving BU faculty outside of SED. The request to grant a secondary appointment is typically initiated by an SED faculty member. For details about this process, please refer to the Policies and Procedures folder on the SED server site or contact the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.For similar reasons, an SED faculty member may wish to be appointed to a BU program or department in the Graduate School or the College of Arts and Sciences. For more information on joint appointments in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GRS) or the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), please visit their website. Related forms may be found here.EMERITUS STATUSEmeritus is a status of honor and esteem at BU, associated with an invitation to continue collegial relationships after retirement. Faculty members of professorial ranks, Tenured, Clinical (Non-Tenure Track), Professors of the Practice and Research Professors, who have served on the faculty of BU for at least ten years (full time) are eligible to be considered for Emeritus status upon retirement. Retired faculty members with Emeritus status retain their title at the highest rank achieved, modified by the incorporation of the Emeritus designation.

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Presenting the Case for Emeritus StatusAny full-time faculty member of SED may nominate a colleague for Emeritus status, within one year or less of the colleague’s official retirement date. Self-nominations are permitted. The written nomination, which can be completed in a written letter or through email, must be accompanied by the candidate’s current Curriculum Vitae (CV). It should be sent to the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs will circulate the CV to all senior faculty members who hold the same rank as or a higher rank than the nominee. The senior faculty will meet to discuss the case, and a vote will be taken. Results will be conveyed to the APT Committee, who will review the candidate's CV and the results of the faculty vote. They will discuss the candidate's merits for Emeritus rank and vote on the request. Their recommendation and a record of the vote will be sent, along with all of the materials submitted to them, to the Dean. The Dean then submits the paperwork to the Provost for notification. Results of a Case for Emeritus StatusWhile Emeritus faculty may not serve as chair of a department or as a member of a policy-making committee, they may be employed by the University at a rate of compensation appropriate to the assigned responsibilities. For more information, please see the section on Emeritus status in the BU Faculty Handbook.

FACULTY TRAVEL AWARDS Each year the Dean allocates funds for faculty travel to conferences at which faculty will be presenting or playing a significant role. Travel funds are available to all faculty members who have at least a half-time appointment. Faculty must apply and receive approval in order to receive funds. Applications for these funds are made available at the start of every year. The Faculty Affairs Committee oversees this process, in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and the Associate Deans’ Administrator.LEAVES OF ABSENCE & SABBATICAL LEAVE At various times throughout the course of a faculty member’s career, s/he may be eligible for a leave of absence or a sabbatical leave. These leaves may be academic in nature, to accommodate new caregiver needs, or for personal or family medical reasons. The faculty member is encouraged to work with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs to resolve workload matters, if workload is impacted by the leave.CHILDBIRTH LEAVEFemale full-time faculty who give birth may be eligible for up to six weeks of paid childbirth leave immediately following the birth of their baby. As soon as possible

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the faculty member should discuss with her Program Director her plan to request a leave of absence for childbirth so that appropriate course and service coverage can be arranged. She should complete the Provost’s Non-Academic Leave of Absence Request Form and forward this form to the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for review. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs will forward completed forms to the Office of the Dean for approval and forwarding to the Office of the Provost. Further information can be found on the Provost’s website PRIMARY CAREGIVER WORKLOAD REDUCTIONFull-time faculty who are serving as the primary caregiver of an infant or adopted child may be eligible for a temporary reduction in their workload. This reduction can be full-time for one semester or 50% time for two semesters, and it must be taken within 16 months of the child joining the family. As soon as possible, the faculty member should discuss with his/her Program Director a workload reduction request for caregiving so that appropriate course and service coverage can be arranged. The faculty member should complete the Provost’s Workload Reduction Request Form and forward this form to the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for review. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs will forward completed forms to the Office of the Dean for approval and forwarding to the Office of the Provost. Learn more about Primary Caregiver Workload Reductions on the Provost’s website. TEMPORARY DISABILITY LEAVEFaculty who become ill or injured and require a temporary leave of absence for medical reasons may be eligible for a Temporary Disability Leave. These leaves are governed and approved by the University Human Resources Department and its policies. The ADFA may be asked to furbish a letter in support of the medical leave. Learn more about Temporary Disability Leave on the University Human Resources website.FAMILY LEAVEFaculty who require a leave of absence to care for a spouse or family member may be eligible for a Family Leave under the US Family and Medical Leave Act. Up to 12 weeks of leave, typically unpaid, may be granted. These leaves are governed and approved by the University Human Resources Department and its policies. Learn more about Family Leave on the University Human Resources website. JUNIOR SCHOLAR LEAVEOnce a tenure-track faculty member has successfully passed his/her Mid-Tenure Review (MTR) s/he is eligible for a Junior Scholar Leave. This leave is for one semester and must be taken prior to the start of the year in which his/her tenure decision will be made. To apply for a Junior Scholar Leave, the faculty member should identify the year and semester during which s/he would like to take the leave, discuss his/her plans with his/her Program Director to arrange appropriate course coverage during the leave, and draft a letter of request to the Associate

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Dean for Faculty Affairs detailing the semester and year of the request and the nature of work planned during the leave. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs seeks any necessary clarification and provides requests to the Dean for approval. Learn more about Junior Scholar Leaves on the Provost’s website. SABBATICAL LEAVETenured faculty members are eligible for a sabbatical after 12 semesters of full-time service. This leave may be full-time for one semester or 50% time for two semesters. To apply for a Sabbatical Leave, the faculty member should identify the year and semester during which s/he would like to take the sabbatical, discuss his/her plans with his/her Program Director to arrange appropriate course coverage during the sabbatical, draft a letter of request to the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs detailing the semester and year of the request and the nature of work planned during the leave, as well as complete the Provost’s BU Sabbatical Request Form. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs seeks any necessary clarification and provides requests to the Dean for approval. Requests first be approved by the Dean of SED and then by the Provost. Learn more about Sabbatical Leaves on the Provost’s website.

V. ACADEMIC AFFAIRSCURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Managing changes to courses, courses of study, new courses and new courses of study are the responsibility of Program Directors, who work in collaboration with program faculty and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The following list explains the various types of curriculum changes and how to process them for approvals. CURRICULUM APPROVAL PROCESSES Managing changes to courses, courses of study, new courses and new courses of study are the responsibility of Program Directors working in collaboration with program faculty and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The following list explains the various types of curriculum changes and how to process them for approvals. 1.0 Minor course changes* One time or permanent revision to existing course* Change course number* Change course name* Change course description* Change in time course is offered* Change to instruction type* Change from variable to specific number of credits

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1.1. Proposer completes Minor Course Change Form. 1.2. Proposer submits form to Program Director and then Cluster Director for approval based on Program member and Cluster member review.1.3. Cluster Director submits Minor Course Change Form as a Word document to Associate Dean's Administrator and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (AD-AA). 1.4. If approved by AD-AA, then AD-Administrator sends form to Cluster Administrator charged with processing this action1.5. Cluster Administrator submits to SED Records to add to inventory. 2.0 New course proposal

2.1Proposer completes the Course Proposal Form and prepares a comprehensive Course Syllabus2.2 Proposer submits course proposal form and syllabus to Program Directors and then Cluster Director for approval based on Program member and Cluster member review.2.3If approved, Cluster Director Submits Course Proposal Form and Course syllabus as as two Word documents to Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) Chair.2.4Proposal reviewed by AAC. 2.5If approved, AD-Administrator submits Form and Syllabus to Cluster Administrator charged with processing this action, who then files approved syllabus on Server.Note: If the course is required as a part of an existing degree program or is to be specified as an elective in an existing program, procedures in 3.0 must be followed as well. 3.0. Changes in Existing degree, minor, certificate programs - changes in requirements or dissolution of programs 3.1Proposer downloads and completes all required forms as indicated on the electronic Curriculum Approval Process (eCAP) website (http://www.bu.edu/provost/planning/curriculum-portal/ ) including, at a minimum, the Academic Components Form and Degree Advice form (unless a program dissolution). There is no need to complete the Budget Form and DO NOT COMPLETE THE ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM. ALL FORMS SHOULD BE KEPT AS WORD DOCUMENTS.3.2Proposer submits completed forms in Word format to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (AD-AA) and Associate Deans’ Administrator for completeness and clarity review and to determine a need for budgetary review. 3.3After 3.2 check is completed, proposer submits Academic Components form and Degree Advice form to Program Directors and then Cluster Director for approval based on Program member and Cluster member review.

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3.4Cluster Director submits Academic Components Form and Degree Advice Form to Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) chair via email noting approval for inclusion on the next AAC meeting agenda. Note: materials received less than one week before the scheduled meeting will be reviewed at the subsequent meeting. 3.5If approved by AAC, the AD-AA requests budget preparation by Executive Director of Operations if necessary, and uploads materials for review by Provost’s Office and consultative bodies.4.0. New degrees, minors, certificate programsInitial Step: For new degrees, minors and certificate programs, preliminary discussions should be conducted with the AD-Academic Affairs as a conduit to the Dean's Office to determine if the proposal meets with the strategic plan for the school, including consideration of the budgetary implications. Once given the go-ahead, the following steps should be followed. 4.1Proposer downloads and completes all required forms as indicated on the electronic Curriculum Approval Process (eCAP) website (http://www.bu.edu/provost/planning/curriculum-portal/ ) including, at a minimum, the Academic Components Form and Degree Advice form (unless a program dissolution). No need to complete the Budget Form and DO NOT COMPLETE THE ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM. All forms should be kept as Word documents.4.2Proposer submits completed forms as separate documents, in Word format, to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (AD-AA) and Associate Deans’ Administrator for completeness and clarity review, and for budgetary review. 4.3After 4.2 check is completed and approved by the AD-AA’s office, proposer submits Academic Components form and Degree Advice form (as separate documents) to Program Directors, for Program review and then, if approved, to the Cluster Director for approval based on Cluster member review.4.4Cluster Director submits Academic Components Form, and Degree Advice Form to Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) chair via email noting approval for inclusion on the next AAC meeting agenda. Note: materials received less than one week before the scheduled meeting will be reviewed at the subsequent meeting. 4.5AAC chair sends the proposal out to all faculty for review with Cluster Directors to send comments to ACC representative. 4.6AAC reviews proposal.4.7If approved by AAC, the AAC chair notifies chair of Faculty Assembly for inclusion at the next meeting and sends proposal for review by faculty. 4.8If approved by Faculty Assembly. AD-AA requests budget preparation by Executive Director of Operations, and uploads materials for review by Provost’s Office and consultative bodies.ECAP Workflow:

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VI. TEACHING, SUPERVISING, & ADVISINGCOURSE ASSIGNMENTS Faculty members work in collaboration with Program Directors, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in determining teaching loads and assignments to courses. Preliminary plans are developed in the preceding year and adjustments to assignments after that fact must be discussed with the same individuals. PREPARING FOR TEACHING A COURSECOURSE INSTRUCTOR LISTINGGetting listed as the instructor of the course(s) you’ve been assigned to teach is essential for grading, gaining access to the Blackboard course website and more. Two tasks must be completed before you can be listed as the instructor:

1) If a new appointee, attend HR Orientation and receive BU ID and Kerberos password.2) Become enrolled in payroll by the Payroll and Personnel Administrator. Once the above is completed, your Program Director will complete a Schedule Change Request Form to add your name as course instructor which may take a few days and then you can access the “University Class Schedule” via the Faculty Link and search for your course by course number. BLACKBOARD COURSE SITEBlackboard Learn is the platform utilized at BU for course sites. General information about Blackboard can be found at this link. A Blackboard site may already exist for the course(s) you are teaching. Ask your Program Director if this is the case, and if so, request that they “roll over” the course to you. This will give you access to the course site from its previous semester, often including the materials used. If a Blackboard course site does not exist for the course, use Blackboard Help to contact IT and request a site. Be sure to indicate that you are already listed as the instructor. You are free to customize the site regardless of whether or not a version pre-existed your instruction. COURSE MATERIALSFaculty course materials can be made available to students through several different means, each of which is detailed below.

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Blackboard Learn Course SitesBlackboard Learn is a platform for online engagement between students and instructors. Instructors can post course materials, assignments, discussion forums, and more on their Blackboard site for students to access. Instructors may also post grades on assignments via Blackboard, although this is not a substitute for submitting official grades at the end of the term. Learn more about setting up Blackboard here. BU Barnes & NobleBU B&N Bookstore | 660 Beacon Street, Floor 4 | 617-236-7440 | http://bu.bncollege.comCourse books and packets can be ordered through the BU B&N Bookstore website or through the Faculty Link. Faculty should contact the bookstore before each semester to ensure sufficient materials have arrived. Library ReservesPickering Educational Resource Library (PERL) Librarian: Daniel Benedetti |3-3735 | benededa@bu.edu Mugar Library | 771 Comm Ave. Instructors may create their own three-ring binder of readings and place it on reserve in a library for students to read on-site or to photocopy. In order to place materials on reserve, instructors must fill out a Reserve Request Form, which can be found here. Should the materials in question be housed at another library, such as the Mugar Library, instructors can indicate on the form that the materials be housed instead at the PERL. Forms can be completed and submitted online or in print, in which case they should be delivered to a librarian upon completion. Forms may take several days to process. Instructors can direct students to course reserves by providing them with a link to the appropriate library, ideally PERL, where they can choose the link for “Course Reserves”. Students can search for materials by the instructor’s name or by the course number. Each Academic Cluster’s Faculty Director can provide further information and assistance with Library Reserves. Online Library MaterialsMany resources can be found online. BU has access to many online journals, eBooks, and search databases. To access these resources and encourage students to utilize them, visit this website.

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Instructor NameCourse DatesOffice LocationCourse Time & LocationContact Information (E.g. instructor@bu.edu)Course Credits Office HoursTA/TF/Learning Assistant Information (if relevant)Question-driven Course DescriptionCourse Objectives: list and link to larger program (e.g., major, gen ed) learning outcomes Instructional Format, Course Pedagogy, and Approach to Learning Books and Other Course Materials

Provide complete citations, as well as where to purchase (Barnes & Noble or alternative). Distinguish clearly between required, recommended, and optional purchases.

Courseware: list course website, as well as any web links that will be needed for the class.Assignments and Grading Criteria: describe assignments, papers, class participation, and examinations as applicable, and provide a clear summary of percentage weights for each category. Include any rubrics you will use to evaluate students’ work.Resources/Support/How to Succeed in This Course:

Office hours, tutoring, etc. Accommodations for Students with Documented Disabilities

Community of Learning: Class and University Policies: Course members’ responsibility for ensuring a positive learning environment Attendance & Absences. Clearly state your attendance policy, limit on absences, etc., including any implications of class attendance on grading. List all unusual required meetings (e.g., field trips, guest speakers). Affirm Policy on Religious Observance Assignment Completion & Late Work. Detail your policy regarding how students should submit assignments (in person, by email, on courseware site, etc.) as well as how you will address late work, missed exams, etc. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Policy Incomplete Grades Policy

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Detail of Class Meetings: Date, Topic, Readings Due, Assignments Due: list in a legible format all of the class meetings with, in each case: Lecture/discussion topics Expected preparation for that meeting Any assignments due.

State that schedules and topics are subject to change, and describe provisions for timely notification to students of any changes.The Associate Deans’ Administrator maintains records of the previous syllabi for courses for reference. For samples of these statements, please see Appendix C. CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS Room assignments are made by the BU Registrar’s Office according to enrollment limits in a course. Faculty can request their room needs for their courses through the Room Attributes Form. Once room assignments have been made through the BU Registrar’s Office, they cannot easily be changed. If there are any major issues regarding your room assignment, please contact your Program Director. See technology your assigned classroom has to offer here. POLICIES AND PROCEDURESACADEMIC INTEGRITY & CONDUCTAcademic integrity is the bedrock of any scholarly community, and SED takes academic misconduct seriously. Faculty should familiarize themselves with the policies, actions qualifying as academic misconduct, and potential sanctions, all found in the Boston University Academic Conduct Code . SED’s statement on academic integrity (found in Appendix C) must be included in all syllabi. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs coordinates the SED academic conduct process. If you have any concerns about the integrity of work submitted in your course, contact the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. In consultation with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, some first-time instances of academic misconduct can be addressed with a grading penalty and a letter of reprimand from the Associate Dean. More serious first-time instances and all repeat instances are investigated by SED’s Academic Conduct Board. ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS WITH DOCUMENTED DISABILITIESAt Boston University, the Office of Disability Services coordinates accommodations for students with documented disabilities. On the Disability Services website, you can find a helpful guide for faculty members that outlines how to support students with documented disabilities appropriately.

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Here are a few key points to keep in mind: Students who are eligible for accommodations during the semester should present a letter addressed to you, from Disability Services, during the first two few weeks of the term or within two weeks of the date when their accommodations are granted. Students desiring exam accommodations must present their letters at least two weeks before the exam except in extraordinary circumstances. Students are not required to disclose to you the nature of their disabilities. If you feel that the accommodation requested fundamentally alters the nature of your program or would result in a lowering of your academic standards, you may consult with the Office of Disability Services. Please direct students interested in accommodations to the Office of Disability Services.

Faculty members are required to include a statement about requesting accommodations on their syllabi. Learn more in Appendix C. ATTENDANCE POLICYUniversity policy states that students are expected to attend each class session unless they have valid reason for absence. More can be read here. For our policy on Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, and Reinstatement, please see the SED Bulletin. COPYRIGHT POLICY BU has a policy to ensure that faculty do not inadvertently infringe copyrights. As faculty tend to play a role in the reproduction of material for courses, it is important that you familiarize yourself with this policy, which you can learn more about here. FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records. In compliance with FERPA, BU does not disclose personally identifiable information contained in student records, except as authorized by law. Faculty members of BU are required to understand the implications of this law. Learn more in this presentation and here.FINAL EXAM POLICYUniversity policy states that final examinations are given only during the scheduled examination period. Exams will still be held as scheduled in the event of a University closing, i.e. for inclement weather. More information on our university exam policies can be found here. GRADING

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Grades must be posted no later than 48 hours after the final exam is given. If you do not give a final exam, the grades for your class are due exactly one week following the last day of class. A brief tutorial is offered below; more information can be found here. Entering GradesTo enter grades, follow this step-by-step guide: 1. Login to the Faculty Link, and select Grading from the menu.2. From the ‘Select Class’ screen, click on the course to be graded.3. Choose the ‘Enter’ option.4. Click the boxes on the right to enter individual grades.5. When all grades are entered, click the ‘Save Grades’ button.6. When you are ready to submit all grades for final submission, select ‘Review’ then click on the ‘Submit Grades’ button.Please note: Only the instructor can submit grades. No staff member is allowed to post grades. If you are unable to access the Grading option on Faculty Link, email the Student Records Administrative Coordinator with your name, BU username, BUID, and the course number. Incomplete Grades If the need arises for a student to receive an Incomplete as their grade for the course, the student must complete an “Incomplete Contract”, available online here. This contract should be filled out by both the student and instructor to dictate the completion deadline and circumstances of an incomplete grade. Both student and instructor need to sign this form, and the signed form should be returned to the SED Student Records Office for processing. Incomplete grades cannot be awarded without this contract.

Students have one year to resolve the terms of the contract, after which point the grade will be changed to reflect the completion of the course or the grade will become the grade earned at the time the “I” grade was issued.Grade Change Forms Grade Change Forms are available at the Student Records Office. Alternately, an email to the SED Records Office ( sedstu@bu.edu) with the following information can be submitted to process a grade change. Student nameStudent IDSemester course takenCourse number Previous Grade New Grade

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TEACHING SUPPORTVarious supports for teaching are available to new faculty and/or those with less teaching experience.Center for Teaching and LEARNING (CTL)Boston University provides support for all faculty members through the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). Their frequent workshops, presentations and conferences provide exposure to successful and innovative teaching tools and approaches. They also provide grants for course development in a competitive process each year. Learn more about the CTL here. Junior Faculty Mentoring GroupNew faculty participate for two years in the Junior Faculty Mentoring Group. This group meets monthly, and is led by the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs , who coordinate with senior faculty. The group covers research, teaching and service topics. Current Mentor: Amie Grills | agrills@bu.edu Junior Faculty Teaching ObservationDuring the first two years of joining SED, junior faculty may be observed in their teaching in a process that responds to the faculty member’s teaching goals and purposes, while giving useful feedback on a particular lesson. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTAdministrative Coordinator SupportThe Administrative Coordinator associated with your cluster and program is the liaison between you and all different offices at SED, as well as BU at large. It is good practice to call or email your Administrative Coordinator if you have any questions or issues, or you are unsure with whom to speak. The Administrator will be able to help you, point you in the right direction, or give you the relevant information. Learn more in the Office of Operations. Work Study HelpIf you need additional assistance, your administrative coordinator can arrange for one of SED’s available work-study students to assist you with tasks such as copying, filing, running errands, data entry, internet research, etc. TEACHING ASSISTANTS AND GRADERSIf your course exceeds 30 students, you may be eligible for a grader or a teaching assistant. Speak to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for approval and then, if approved, about the process of appointing an individual to fill one of those roles for your course. SED BULLETINThe Bulletin is filled with excellent information regarding the School of Education – including programs, courses, policies, academic standards and resources. You can

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read the SED bulletin, which is updated annually, here. Note that the Bulletin, and not the SED website, should be the source of information regarding program requirements and SED policies, as that is the official “contract” under which student enter into their degree programs. COURSE EVALUATIONS All instructors are responsible for having students complete course evaluations at the end of each course each semester that the course is taught. Course evaluation packets are delivered to faculty mailboxes two to three weeks before the end of the semester. Please contact your program’s Administrative Coordinator if you have not received them two weeks before the end of classes. Each evaluation packet comes with an instruction sheet, which should be used when distributing the course evaluations, course evaluation forms, and an addressed envelope into which students will put their evaluation forms. A student should return the envelope, with the completed evaluation forms, to the office as noted in the address by the date indicated in the instructions. Guidelines for the Proper Administration of Course EvaluationsThere are certain rules and procedures associated with the proper distribution and collection of course evaluations, as listed below:

Return all graded work to students before asking them to fill out the evaluation forms. This does not apply to end-of-the term work like final papers or examinations. Instructors may create an additional, personalized sheet requesting feedback on certain readings, assignments, or instructional practices. These can be returned to instructors by the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs following the submission of the completed evaluations. Preview evaluation packet instructions before distributing course evaluation forms. Distribute evaluations on the last or penultimate day of class for the course. Display or distribute specific course information during the allotted evaluation time, including: course objectives, course/section number, and course name. Plan for and allow 20 minutes for students to complete evaluation forms. Read aloud evaluation packet instructions at the beginning of the allotted evaluation time. Administer the evaluation at the beginning or middle of class rather than using the end of class time. Do not joke or make light of the evaluation form or process. Choose one or two students or ask for volunteers to distribute, collect, and return the evaluations to ensure anonymity. Emphasize the differences between evaluation for the course/instructor and other evaluations, such as the one for field supervisor, if necessary. Leave the room while students are filling out the evaluation forms.

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For online courses, send weekly reminders to students to complete evaluations.ADVISING AND ASSISTING STUDENTSADVISING More information coming soon. STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURESUniversity policy on academic grievances can be found here. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs coordinates the academic grievance process at SED. Student Grievance procedures for alleged disability discrimination can be found on here. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT & TITLE IXT itle IX requires all universities to respond promptly and effectively to complaints of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Universities must take immediate action to eliminate the offending conduct, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. BU is committed to promptly investigating the circumstances of a complaint to determine what occurred, ensure complainant safety, and provide remedies. Learn more here. Never promise students confidentiality with respect to incidents of possible sexual misconduct. While you can reassure students that you will treat their information with sensitivity and discretion, you are mandated to report the information they convey to you. Title IXEach school at BU has its own Title IX Deputy Coordinators who are available for consultation and assistance in matters of possible sexual misconduct.

SED Title IX Coordinators: Caysie Carter | caysiec@bu.edu Sexual Misconduct If a student tells you about an incident of sexual misconduct, you are obligated to report the incident to one of the SED Title IX Deputy Coordinators or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator. Basic information about sexual misconduct and reporting can be found on the Sexual Misconduct Report Form, which should be submitted to the SED Title IX Deputy Coordinators. Learn more about sexual misconduct issues here. Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center (SARP)The SARP Center provides confidential care, support, and advocacy for victims of sexual assault, while simultaneously promoting awareness and prevention programs on campus. Their assistance to BU students is free of charge. The office is open Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM, but counselors are on call 24 hours a 73

day at 617-353-7277. Learn more about off-campus resources for students, should they prefer to seek services from other providers, and the SARP Center here. DISABILITY SERVICES Boston University’s Office of Disability Services provides a wide range of resources and support. This office supports all students with low vision/blindness, hard of hearing or Deaf, Physical, Psychological or Learning Disabilities. More information about the services provided by Disability Services is available here. THE CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT100 Bay State Road, Floor 6 | 617-353-3590The Center for Career Development serves all BU students from any BU school or college. The office assists students with the entire career development process, including career inventories, finding a career direction, choosing (or changing) a major, writing resumes and cover letters, finding internships and jobs, learning job search and interviewing skills, or considering graduate education. Learn more about this service here. Terry Brown, one of the center’s counselors, has specialized industry knowledge in education. Faculty or students can call to set up an appointment with Terry or one of the other career counselors. FINANCIAL AID Undergraduate Students Undergraduate student financial aid is managed centrally by Boston University. Comprehensive information on financial aid is available here.Graduate StudentsGraduate Student Services617-353-4238 | sedaid@bu.edu

The Office of Graduate Student Services provides information and assistance to applicants, admitted students, and continuing students. Appointments can be made by phone or by email. More information and FAQs are available here. MEDICAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Boston University provides comprehensive medical and behavioral health care for students. If a student expresses medical or behavioral health issues, we recommend you direct them to BU Student Health Services. More information about these services can be found here. ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

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For information regarding on-campus student housing, see the BU Housing Website.

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE & WRITING CENTERS The College of Communications Writing Center This service is available to all students. An appointment is required, and can be scheduled online here. More information on the writing center, including hours and FAQs, is available here. The Educational Research CenterThe Educational Research Center hosts several services to help students succeed academically, including a writing center. More information can be found here.

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE The Registrar’s Office supervises registration and the evaluation of transfer credit, maintains student academic records and records grades, issues transcripts, verifies enrollment and graduation, issues diplomas, assigns classrooms, produces the class schedule, schedules final examinations, provides services to veterans, and oversees production of the Bulletin and the Degree Advice system.

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VII. FACULTY RESOURCESUNIVERSITY-WIDE RESOURCESEach of the following is a University-wide resource available to Faculty:BU FACULTY ADVISORY COMMITTEELearn more here. BU FACULTY ASSEMBLY/FACULTY COUNCILLearn more here. BU FACULTY CENTRALLearn more here.BU FACULTY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Learn more here. BU FACULTY HANDBOOKLearn more here.CALENDARS Various calendars you may want to consult while working at the university:

University Class Schedule Final Exam ScheduleUniversity CalendarAcademic Calendar Holidays & Intersession Days

FACULTY STAFF ASSISTANCE OFFICE 270 Bay State Road, B-30 | www.bu.edu/fsao | 617-353-5381 | 617-683-5381The Faculty Staff Assistance Office offers confidential conversations about any distressing or challenging topic. These may include personal or work-related issues. This service is completely free and is open to any full-time or part-time faculty or staff and to their family members as well. INTERPRETING SERVICES

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If you plan a meeting or event in which the Deaf Studies Faculty or Students are invited, or there is the slightest possibility they will attend, please contact the Administrative Coordinator responsible for Interpreting Services to make a request to have an American Sign Language interpreter present. These requests should be made as early as possible, preferably two weeks in advance. A request made within 3 days of an event is considered an ‘Emergency Request’, and it may be difficult to have filled. OFFICE OF THE PROVOSTTo learn more on the role that the Office of the Provost plays in issues such as compensation, university resources, promotion, tenure, and recruitment, go here.

BU Provost: Dr. Jean MorrisonAssociate Provost for Faculty Development: Dr. Julie Sandell

WORK-RELATED PROBLEMS AND FACULTY GRIEVANCE The first step for faculty members who may be experiencing a work-related problem is to talk to those involved and attempt to reach a mutually acceptable solution. In some cases, for a wide variety of reasons, this approach does not result in a resolution of the problem. The next step may be to approach the Office of the Dean : faculty may choose to talk with the Dean, one of the Associate Deans, or a senior administrator to resolve their work-related problem. Another option for faculty members experiencing work-related problems is to have their problems reviewed by more than one individual. In this case, the faculty member may request that the Dean add a consideration of their issue to the agenda of the Dean’s Cabinet. If none of these options is acceptable for the problem the faculty member is experiencing, she/he may take advantage of several BU-wide offices for this purpose:Boston University Faculty Assembly / Faculty CouncilWebsite: www.bu.edu/fafc

The BU Faculty Assembly includes all faculty who are of professorial rank and have at least a quarter-time appointment. There are at least two meetings each year of the Faculty Assembly. The BU Faculty Council consists of members of the Faculty Assembly who are elected to represent their individual school or college, either as representatives or as alternates. The Faculty Council meets monthly and also sponsors committees who work on a wide variety of faculty governance issues, including work-related issues and faculty grievance. Faculty Grievance Committee 77

The Faculty Grievance Committee is a standing committee of the Faculty Council of Boston University and consists entirely of members of the faculty. The grievance process provides a means to resolve disputes that have not been resolved through the normal process of reasoned discussion. The grievance process is intended to define clearly the matters that are at issue; to assure the faculty member that his/her complaint or problem has been presented to and considered by appropriate University officials and bodies; and to assure the University community that decisions involving faculty members in their relationship to the University are fully considered. You can learn more about the grievance procedure here.Boston University Faculty Advisory Committee The BU Faculty Advisory Committee provides confidential, neutral, and informal assistance to faculty who have concerns arising from or affecting their work at BU. The Advisory Committee is a standing committee of the Faculty Council of Boston University and consists entirely of members of the faculty. The Committee listens to issues faculty face in their work, offers information about policies and procedures, assists faculty members in examining options for addressing concerns, accepts suggestions and data from individuals who seek a confidential means for bringing an issue to the relevant people, and works towards responsible systems of change. The Faculty Advisory Committee is strictly confidential and does not report to administration. Learn more here. Office of the Ombuds: Francine Montemurro |19 Deerfield Street, Ste 203 | 617-358-5960 | www.bu.edu/ombudsAn Ombuds is someone who investigates and helps resolve complaints. The Office of the Ombuds “is an independent, impartial, informal problem-solving resource serving faculty, staff, and students. The Office maintains strict confidentiality and provides a safe place to have off-the-record conversations on issues related to life, work, or study at Boston University.”

SAFETY AT BOSTON UNIVERSITYBOSTON UNIVERSITY SAFETY WEBSITE This website, found here, is an excellent resource for information, protocols for reporting and responding, and more. BU ALERT (EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM) Boston University uses “Send Word Now,” an on-demand alert and response system. In the event of a campus emergency, Send Word Now’s technology contacts the entire campus community immediately through a variety of electronic means, including text messaging, e-mail, and voice mail. The system transmits

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information describing the situation and providing instructions on what to do. Learn more about this system here. To ensure the effectiveness of this system, faculty should provide an updated emergency contact telephone number on Link. EMERGENCY CLOSING, DELAYED OPENING, AND EARLY CLOSINGIn the event that weather or other emergency conditions warrant the all-day closing, delayed opening or early closing of the university, closing information will be provided using the BU Alert Notification system and posted on the BU Homepage. Early release decisions are usually made by 3 pm. For snow emergencies, you may call 617-353-SNOW (617-353-7669) to hear a recorded message regarding the closing or delayed opening of Boston University.

24-HOUR FACILITIES EMERGENCY SERVICES LINE 617-353-2105The Physical Plant Department has a 24-hour emergency service line to address snow, ice, flood, or electrical emergencies, In the case of flooding, electrical power disruptions, hazardous snow, or ice accumulation, call the above number. BOSTON UNIVERSITY POLICE (BUPD) 617-353-2121Boston University encourages the prompt and accurate reporting of all criminal incidents and safety-related emergencies on university property to the Boston University Police Department. SED is a public building located in a busy city and is open to everyone during business hours. Unfortunately, we have had items stolen. Please lock all valuables at all times. Office/lab doors should be locked any time the area is empty. If you should work late/weekends in an office, please lock the door and use extra precautions. Situations that require police services include any criminal incident, suspicious activity on campus, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, and possible bomb or weapon on campus.In situations that require police services:

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If off-campus, call the local police (911). Learn more about BUPD here. MEDICAL EMERGENCYIn the event of a medical emergency, call the Boston University Police: 617-353-2121Give the location and a brief description of the medical emergency.Follow any instructions given by the BUPD operator.FIRE SAFETYIf the fire alarm sounds, faculty should end class immediately and escort students outside to safety. Do not jeopardize the safety of others by being hesitant to leave.To report a fire, call the Boston University Police: 617-353-2121Give the location and the extent of the fire.Sound the nearest fire alarm.Leave the building calmly, following EXIT signs to fire exits. Do not use elevators. If off-campus, call the local fire department. BOMB THREATS AND/OR SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES IN A BU BUILDINGTo report a bomb threat and/or a suspicious package on campus, call the Boston University Police: (617) 353-2121.Do not touch or move any suspicious packages or objects. State information as accurately as possible and, particularly, provide the specific location of the object. If you are told to leave the building, do so calmly. WEAPONSThe possession of weapons of any kind, including replicas, is strictly prohibited on campus. If you see an individual with a weapon, call the Boston University Police: (617) 353-2105.

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VIII. WORK & LIFE AT BOSTON UNIVERSITYTRANSPORTATION & PARKING PARKING ON CAMPUS The Office of Parking Services | 775 Comm Ave, Floor 2 | (617) 353-2160If you are interested in obtaining a BU Parking Sticker, visit the Office of Parking Services or apply online via BU Works Central under the Employee Self-Service tab. Free parking is available to part-time faculty in designated lots after 4pm upon receipt of your appointment letter. If you are here before that time and want to park, the charge is $2.00 per half hour. Learn more about parking here. THE BUS The BUS is the Boston University Shuttle and services transportation between the Charles River and Medical Campuses of the university. Learn more here. RELOCATINGBU RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Boston University owns several properties available for rent to faculty and staff near the campus. You may inquire about openings here. OFF CAMPUS HOUSING LISTING SERVICE BU has an online off-campus housing list service available only to BU faculty, staff, and students. This is another useful resource when looking for housing in the city. You can learn more here. MOVERS SED has a list of moving companies that have been previously used successfully by other members of faculty and staff. Some of these companies also offer discounts to faculty and staff of BU. To access this list, contact the Executive Director of Operations. BU CENTER FOR LANGUAGE & ORIENTATION PROGRAMSThe BU Center for Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP) is designed to assist individuals who need English for success in their academic career, for

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professional reasons, or for personal reasons. CELOP is available to faculty and their families for whom English is a secondary language. Learn more here.

FACULTY BENEFITS AT BOSTON UNIVERSITYTHE FITRECThe Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center, or Fitrec, is the campus gymnasium, boasting an 18,000-square-foot weight and cardio room, and 1/7 mile indoor running track, a climbing wall, a Pro Shop, racquetball and squash courts, two swimming pools, and a lazy river. Faculty and their family members can become members of the Fitrec and take advantage of its physical education classes, Family Recreation Program, Employee Wellness Initiative, and facilities. Learn more here. CHILDCAREBoston University’s Office of Family Resources can assist faculty members in enrolling their children in one of the two childcare centers located on Boston University’s campus. Boston University Children’s CenterThe Boston University Childcare Center is a full-time, open-structured classroom available to children of BU Faculty and Staff between the ages of two and five years old. It does not have a rolling waitlist; rather, each October, they hold an open application period for the following academic year. To apply for a spot at the center for the upcoming Academic Year, faculty must call Family Resources (617-353-5954) and indicate interest by the last full week of September, which would place the faculty member on a list for an orientation to the center and the process, thereby enabling them to apply. It does not guarantee a space for their children in the Childcare Center, but it would open the possibility for them. Learn more about the Center here. Early Childhood Learning LabThe Early Childhood Learning Lab (ECLL), located within SED, is a part-time Preschool available to children between the ages of two years, nine months and five years. The school year runs from early September to mid-June, and children can attend three or five mornings per week. The school offers an extended day program until 2 pm. Learn more about the academic aspects of the ECLL here and more about enrollment here. Childcare Referral Services

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BU Family Resources offers childcare referral services, which include referrals to family childcare providers and organizations throughout MA. To initiate that process, read the Referral Service Statement, and then complete the Referral Statement Form, which should be mailed or faxed to the Family Resources Office. The individual applying must have a BU ID number before doing so. Additionally, the Office of Family Resources has information to assist families with finding an au pair or personal nanny, but does not make direct referrals to individuals. Summer CampThe Office of Family Resources, in conjunction with the Department of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, runs the Summer School Vacation Camp. You can learn more about this camp, available to children entering kindergarten through 4th grade, here. The Office of Family Resources can also assist faculty members in their summer camp search. Learn more here. Lactation SpacesQuestrom School of Business, Room 515 | Maria Anderson | mbda@bu.edu BU is committed to meeting the needs of mothers returning to work and ensuring that they receive support when doing so. This mother’s room is available to faculty, staff, and students of Boston University in need of a safe and private space for their lactation needs. To gain access to this room, contact Maria Anderson in the Questrom School of Business’ Dean’s Office. Learn more about lactation spaces here.

FACULTY DISCOUNTSFaculty members at BU have access to a variety of discounts and programs across the state of Massachusetts. Some of these include: Agganis Arena at Boston University, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Personal Mobile Phones, Six Flags Amusement Park Discount Tickets, Tsai Performance Center, Zipcar, and more. Learn more here. LIFE AND CULTURE IN BOSTON RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND CENTERSBoston University hosts on its campus the Marsh Chapel, which harbors a non-fundamentalist expression of faith, with historical roots in Methodism. Its mission is to “preach a gospel of grace and freedom.” The Dean of Marsh Chapel, Robert Hill, provides guidance, oversight, and counsel for all religious life at BU, which includes 21 religious life groups. Learn more about becoming involved in religious life at BU here. BU ARTS INITIATIVE

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The Boston University Arts Initiative is an organization that works closely in coordination with the Provost’s Art Council and the Student Advisory Council to ensure the integral role of the arts in the educational experience at BU. Some of its major goals include raising the visibility of and bringing recognition to the breadth and excellence of the arts at BU as well as supporting faculty initiatives that build community by engaging individuals in the practice of, participation in, and intellectual dialogue around art and art making. Learn more about the events that the BU Arts Initiative hosts or supports here. MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONSBoston is a city rich with more than 40 museums dedicated to promoting a wide range of cultural attractions. Learn more about the museums of Boston here. As a city, Boston has a vast array of experiences available to its population on any given day. To easily access a compilation of these events, visit The Boston Calendar. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESOne of the best ways to get involved in a new community is to dedicate time as a volunteer. To find a charity or non-profit that you would find engaging and fulfilling, visit Volunteer Match.

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IX. APPENDICES & REFERENCESAPPENDIX: ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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APPENDIX C: POLICY STATEMENTS FOR SYLLABI ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICYAcademic integrity is the bedrock of any scholarly community. The objective of Boston University in enforcing academic rules is to promote a community atmosphere in which learning and the pursuit of knowledge can best take place. As articulated in the Academic Conduct Code “All students at Boston University are expected to maintain high standards of academic honesty and integrity. It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of the Academic Conduct Code’s contents and to abide by its provisions” (http://www.bu.edu/academics/policies/academic-conduct-code/ ). In general, academic misconduct is conduct by which a student misrepresents his or her academic accomplishments, or impedes other students’ opportunities of being judged fairly for their academic work. Students should pay particular attention to the rules regarding plagiarism, teamwork, submission of work to more than one course without permission, and conduct in a professional field assignment. If students have any questions about academic integrity or how it applies to the assignments in a specific course, students should consult their instructor. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICYThe School of Education at Boston University is committed to equal access for students with disabilities. If you have a specific disability and require accommodations in this class, please let me know early in the semester so that appropriate accommodations can be made. You must provide me with a letter of needed accommodations prepared by the Office of Disability Services. Contact information for that office is as follows: (617) 353-3658 V/TTY or access@bu.edu. All discussions and written materials will be kept confidential.INCOMPLETE GRADES POLICYIn the School of Education, students receiving a grade of Incomplete must complete an “Incomplete Contract.” This contract should be filled out by both the student and instructor to dictate the completion deadline and circumstances of an Incomplete grade. Both student and instructor will need to sign this form and the signed form should be returned to the SED Student Records Office, Room 115, for processing. Incomplete grades should not be awarded without this contract.Students have one year to resolve the terms of the contract or the grade will become the grade earned at the time the “I” grade was issued.STUDENT ABSENCE DUE TO RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE POLICYMassachusetts law and Boston University policy require faculty and staff to accommodate students who are absent due to religious observance and to provide

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them with a reasonable opportunity to make up an examination, study, or work requirement missed due to their religious observance, if such accommodation does not create an unreasonable burden. Please let the instructor know of any anticipated absences at the start of the semester.

APPENDIX D: SED ROOMS GUIDE SED Conference Rooms

Room # Room Maximum Capacity NotesSED Lobby SED Lobby Up to 200 people Reception SpaceRoom 146 Helen Murphy Room 10-12 people Interactive Smart Board; No dry-erase boardRoom 250 Pi Lambda Theta Up to 50 people Projector; Screen; Computer hook-upRoom 259 Dean's Conference Room 10-12 people 1 white board; ScreenRoom 253 Student Lounge Up to 30 people 1 white boardRoom 340 SED Room 340 10-12 people 1 white boardRoom 410 IMC PC Lab 17 people 1 teacher station; 16 student stations; LCD projector; 2 white boardsRoom 411 IMC Mac Lab 17 people 1 teacher station; 16 students stations; LCD projector; 1 white board; 1 Smart BoardRoom 418 Gaylen Kelley Room 10-12 people Screen; white board; computer hook-upRoom 423 IMC "New Room" 30 people 1 white board; 1 work sink; 1 water stationRoom 435 IMC Classroom Up to 20 people Projector; Screen

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Limited Availability: M-F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Room 512 5th Floor Conference Room 10-12 people 1 white boardRoom 602 6th Floor Conference Room 10-12 people 1 white boardRoom 709 7th Floor Conference Room 10-12 people 1 white board

Appendix D Cont.621 Commonwealth Avenue Conference Rooms

Room # Room Maximum Capacity Notes621 Comm Ave,Room 216 VOICE OFF 10-12 people Projector; Screen; Computer hook-up621 Comm Ave, Room 304/305 621 Comm Avenue 10-12 people 621 Comm Ave Ryan Library 8-10 people Large conference table; 10 chairs

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APPENDIX E: CAMPUS BUILDINGSCAMPUS MAP AND BUILDING CODESView interactive maps of the campus here. SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONThe School of Education staff and faculty are located in two buildings: Main Building: 2 Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215

Administrative Staff Office of the Dean Office of Student Affairs Secondary Education Cluster and Programs

Curriculum & Teaching English and Language Arts Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education

Language and Literacy Education Programs Bilingual Education MFL TESOL (Licensure and Non-licensure) Language Education Literacy and Reading Education

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Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Cluster and Programs Educational Leadership and Policy Studies PreK-12 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Higher Education Administration621 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Deaf Studies Programs Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development Programs

BUILDING CODESClassrooms will have various codes. Here is a brief guide to the codes: KCB – Kenmore Classroom Building, 565 Commonwealth Ave CAS – College of Arts & Sciences, 725 Commonwealth AveCFA – College of Fine Arts, 855 Commonwealth AveCGS – College of General Studies, 871 Commonwealth AveGCB – General Classroom Building, 750 Commonwealth Ave MET – Metropolitan College, 755 Commonwealth AveSAR – Sargent College, 635 Commonwealth AveSED – School of Education, 2 Silber WaySMG – Questrom School of Business, 595 Commonwealth AveSTH – School of Theology, 745 Commonwealth AveSSW – School of Social Work, 264 Bay State Road

More information on classroom locations can be found online here.

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Composite Course Syllabus: Course Number and Title Instructor Name: Course Dates;Office Location: Course Time & Location:Contact Information: instructor@bu.edu, etc. Course Credits: Office Hours:TA/TF/Learning Assistant information, if relevantQuestion-driven Course DescriptionCourse Objectives. List and link to larger program (e.g., major, gen ed) learning outcomes Instructional Format, Course Pedagogy, and Approach to Learning Books and Other Course MaterialsProvide complete citations, as well as where to purchase (Barnes & Noble or alternative).Distinguish clearly between required, recommended, and optional purchases. CoursewareList course website, as well as any web links that will be needed for the class.Assignments and Grading Criteria. Describe assignments, papers, class participation, and examinations as applicable, and provide a clear summary of percentage weights for each category. Include any rubrics you will use to evaluate students’ work.Resources/Support/How to Succeed in This Course:

Office hours, tutoring, etc. Accommodations for Students with Documented DisabilitiesCommunity of Learning: Class and University Policies Course members’ responsibility for ensuring a positive learning environment Attendance & Absences. Clearly state your attendance policy, limit on absences, etc., including any implications of class attendance on grading. List all unusual required meetings (e.g., field trips, guest speakers). Affirm Policy on Religious Observance

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Assignment Completion & Late Work. Detail your policy regarding how students should submit assignments (in person, by email, on courseware site, etc.) as well as how you will address late work, missed exams, etc. Academic Conduct Statement, including expectations for academic honesty, reference to consequences for cheating or plagiarism, course-specific guidelines for, e.g., extent of allowable collaboration on assignments, and URL for Academic Conduct Code: https://www.bu.edu/academics/policies/academic-conduct-code/Detail of Class Meetings: Date, Topic, Readings Due, Assignments Due. List in a legible format all of the class meetings with, in each case, 1) lecture/discussion topics, 2) expected preparation for that meeting, and 3) any assignments due. State that schedules and topics are subject to change, and describe provisions for timely notification to students of any changes.

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