Updates

Upcoming Changes in OVC HR

Upcoming Changes in OVC HR

January 16, 2024

After 25 years in OVC Human Resources, Sharon Bridburg has accepted a role in MIT’s Central HR.

Staff Applications for OVC Council Due 1/19

Staff Applications for OVC Council Due 1/19

January 15, 2024

We are seeking members for the new OVC Staff Council, an effort focused on enhancing work culture, advancing high-priority initiatives, and creating a more inclusive and caring OVC community.

Upcoming Changes at the Office of Minority Education

Upcoming Changes at the Office of Minority Education

January 3, 2024

DiOnetta Jones Crayton, the Associate Dean and Director of the OME, will step down February 2, 2024.

Marking Veterans Day

Marking Veterans Day

November 7, 2023

On this Veterans Day—and every day—I ask you to join me in thanking all those in our community and across the country who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

New Senior Program Administrator in OGE

New Senior Program Administrator in OGE

October 30, 2023

Jessica Bonitatibus joins OGE in a newly created role as Senior Program Administrator for the Graduate Student Experience.

With Union Ratification, a New Beginning

With Union Ratification, a New Beginning

September 25, 2023

The members of MIT’s Graduate Student Union have voted to ratify the contract their leaders agreed to earlier this month.

Welcoming the new Chief of Staff in the Chancellor’s Office

Welcoming the new Chief of Staff in the Chancellor’s Office

September 12, 2023

Chancellor Melissa Nobles has appointed Jill Bassett as her new chief of staff. Bassett has been the associate dean and director of the Priscilla King Gray Center since 2019.

OVC Newsletter: Summer 2023

OVC Newsletter: Summer 2023

August 7, 2023

3 Questions: Diep Luu on MIT’s New Undergraduate Advising Center ~ PKG Center Grants Over $60,000 to Student-led Teams ~ Teaching + Learning Lab Speaker Series Line-up for Fall 2023 ~ Pets of OVC ~ 2023 OVC Infinite Mile Awards.

Denzil A. Streete appointed Senior Associate Dean and Director of the Office of Graduate Education

Denzil A. Streete appointed Senior Associate Dean and Director of the Office of Graduate Education

August 7, 2023

Denzil A. Streete, PhD, has been appointed as Senior Associate Dean and Director of the Office of Graduate Education (OGE). He will begin on September 12 and succeeds Blanche Staton, who retired this past spring after serving for more than 25 years at MIT.

Increase to Visiting Student Fee Effective Sept. 1, 2023

Increase to Visiting Student Fee Effective Sept. 1, 2023

June 12, 2023

Effective September 1, 2023, the visiting student fee will increase to $625 (4.2% higher than the current fee),