ABOUT
ACADEMIC
AFFAIRS
The Department of Academic Affairs works year-round to improve the academic experience of Boston University students. Any issues faced both inside and outside the classroom relating to academia are addressed by our department, and our teams of staffers conduct research, survey students, and act as a median between students and faculty. This upcoming year, we are excited to implement several initiatives including a Syllabus archive for students, pushing for a Standardized Answering Platform for introductory courses, creating more transparency with Academic Misconduct, and creating more resources for ESL and Dual-Degree students. Our team also meets with several councils, including the HUB Student Advisory Council, so that we know and can communicate how Boston University is working with us to improve your learning experience. If you are passionate about improving academics and looking to get involved in BU Student Government, consider reaching out about positions in our department!
DIRECTOR
MATTHEW FELICIANO
CAS ’26
Hi there! My name is Matthew Feliciano, and I am the current Director of Academic Affairs. For the BU Intro, I am a CAS ‘26 junior studying Political Science and Economics on the pre-law track. I am also the Internal Vice President of Alianza Latina, and I work at Fitrec, so come stop by and say hi at the front desk! I joined Academic Affairs as a staffer in my sophomore year, and I pursued the director position because I am passionate about helping underrepresented and overlooked communities. Beyond that stuff, though, I come from New York and am an avid Oklahoma City Thunder fan. Whether it's going out, talking basketball, playing video games, watching anime, listening to music, or pretty much anything else, I am always looking for something to do! If you are interested in learning more about myself, staffer positions, or the Academic Affairs department, do not hesitate to reach out. I look forward to hearing from you!
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
ISABELLA KETCHEN
CAS ’26
Hello! My name is Isabella and I'm a junior studying History at Boston University with minors in Liberal Arts and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. I joined the Department of Academic Affairs in my sophomore year and now have the privilege to serve as Deputy Director alongside Matt Feliciano. Throughout my time in StuGov, I've been focusing on addressing issues of transparency surrounding the Academic Misconduct Code and resulting disciplinary process. My work in reforming the code has been met with enthusiasm from BU's administration and affiliated faculty members.
