We are grateful to be members of a community in which people are committed to the free exchange of ideas and are willing to challenge themselves and their own points of view through open and respectful dialogue.
If you want to learn more or get involved with campus programs, please explore our education and training resources below. Whether you want to learn on your own or look into training for a larger group, many centers and offices around campus offer specialized or customizable education and training opportunities. Explore Self-Guided Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Learning Toolkits or request a group training through the Equal Opportunity Office (EOO) that covers discrimination and harassment. If you have questions or seek other professional development opportunities at BU, please contact Organizational Development & Learning (OD&L) or complete OD&L’s training request form (requires Kerberos access).
Education Resources
- BU Diversity & Inclusion
- Educating and training the BU community—with a focus on faculty and staff—to build a positive and inclusive campus environment, helping ensure that not only are we more diverse but also that pathways to success and participation are open to every member of the BU community.
- Communication & Conflict Management
- Resources to help you engage in common conflict situations more effectively by building your fundamental conflict-management skills.
- Dean of Students
- Equal Opportunity Office (EOO)
- In addition to conducting trainings on harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct, the EOO has a variety of educational resources available on their website.
- Faculty Council
- A standing body that speaks for faculty within BU’s 17 schools and colleges and the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences.
- Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground
- Continuing the legacy of Howard Thurman by championing experiences and conversations that create connections, build community, and encourage people to ask the big, important questions that life has to offer.
- LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff
- Fostering community and sparking transformation for LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff at BU.
- LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center
- Fostering community among students with programming and resources that encourage exploration and affirm LGBTQIA+ identities at BU.
- Organizational Development & Learning
- Offering a wide range of opportunities for employee professional development that spans all stages of your career journey at BU.
- Staff Advisory Council
- Established to connect senior leadership with staff from around BU to help improve workplace culture and address staff concerns.
- Student Activities Office
- Dedicated to making your BU student experience the best it can be by assisting new and existing student organizations with event planning and promotions, group management and recruiting, training, fundraising, and more.
Training Resources
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Programs for Faculty
- Organized by BU Diversity & Inclusion, these links to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for faculty are intended to help them connect, belong, and thrive at BU.
- Organizational Development & Learning Workshop Calendar
- Offering a wide range of opportunities for employee professional development that spans all stages of your career journey at BU.
- Safety Awareness for Everyone (SAFE)
- An on-demand informational video and training to inform everyone in the BU community about the comprehensive support provided by the Boston University Police Department (BUPD) in the event of an active threat.
- Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training for Students
- BU’s required sexual misconduct prevention training discusses students’ rights and responsibilities and helps you build skills to safely intervene in situations that may lead to sexual violence. The trainings are research-backed and tailored to the unique experiences of both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Terrier eDevelopment Library DEI Resources (requires Kerberos access)
- Terrier eDevelopment (TeD) is a web-based e-learning platform that allows BU community members to have instant access to online learning content, including courses, videos, e-books, audiobooks, and training documents. Registration for both virtual and in-person workshops can be found on the TeD platform as well.
- Terrier F1RSTS Advocates Training
- A Newbury Center program training faculty and staff to assist and support first-generation students.
- Title IX Training Materials
- The 2020 Title IX regulations 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) require campuses to post training materials for Title IX coordinators, Title IX decision-makers, Title IX investigators, and all who implement informal resolution processes. Boston University received permission from the outside vendors whose materials are posted on this page to comply with the regulations.
- University-Wide Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training for Faculty and Staff
- BU requires all employees to complete an online Learning Module about the prevention of sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination; awareness of acceptable and unacceptable behavior; awareness of the University’s rules and processes; and awareness of available campus resources for safety, education, and reporting.