Dear OVC colleagues,
A change of seasons is in the air (with apologies to pollen sufferers) and of course, on the ground, as things begin to bloom.
We, too, are experiencing some changes by inaugurating a new president and with the upcoming retirement of Blanche Staton who, after 25 years, will soon bid adieu to her professional home and extended family.
Likewise, we are also sunsetting the Institute’s Covid-19 policies and protocols; welcoming a new class of MIT undergraduate and graduate students; celebrating some exceptional staff, instructors, and faculty at the MIT Awards Convocation on May 8; and, of course, recognizing OVC staff at our Infinite Mile Awards ceremony and reception on June 5 and 7!
Best wishes for a beautiful spring and productive rest of the semester.
Sincerely,
Ian
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OME Launches The CRWN
The CRWN (Creative Regal Women of kNowledge), a OME's new program for undergraduate women of color, focuses on four primary pillars: personal development, community, academic excellence, and professional development.
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UROP Reaches New Heights
One of MIT's most enduring and impactful academic innovations, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is thriving; the program has seen over a 25% increase in participation in the past five years.
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2023 MacVicar Faculty Fellows Named
Recognized for undergraduate teaching excellence, this year’s faculty fellows are: John Gabrieli (brain and cognitive sciences), literature Marah Gubar (literature), Adam C. Martin (biology), and Lawrence Sass (architecture).
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Graduate Student Unionization Updates
MIT and the Graduate Student Union (GSU-UE) have participated in over 20 bargaining sessions since last fall. See the Graduate Student Unionization website for the latest developments in the negotiations.
MIT Graduate Engineering, Business, Science Programs Ranked Highly by U.S. News for 2023-24
Graduate engineering program is No. 1 in the nation; MIT Sloan is No. 4.
3 Questions: What’s next for local and campus-based Covid-19 policies and protocols?
With federal and state public health emergencies expiring on May 11, Cecilia Stuopis and Ian Waitz discuss the next chapter for MIT.
Volunteer Committee Helps the MIT Community Live and Work Sustainably
The Working Green Committee is made up of MIT staff committed to encouraging reuse and recycling of goods, and reducing waste.
MIT Announces Financial Aid and Tuition Rates for the 2023–24 Academic Year
Financial aid support remains strong, offsetting a 3.75 percent rise in tuition, and changes to housing, dining, and other costs.
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DATA POINTS: OVC STAFF DIVERSITY
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According to OVC's 2023 Staff Diversity report, which is publicly available on OVC's website, the Vice Chancellor area as a group has exhibited more diversity than MIT at large during the last ten years. The report tracks gender, race and ethnicity, employee type, age, veteran status, and more.
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FROM OVC HQ: NEWS YOU CAN USE
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Save These Dates!
Join our second hybrid OVC Infinite Mile Awards Ceremony June 5, 3 – 4 pm in E38 (Admissions Welcome Center) or on Zoom! The celebration continues June 7, 11 am – 1 pm with a reception in Walker Memorial! More details will follow soon.
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Personal Wellbeing Webinar Series
MIT HR Center for WorkLife and WellBeing is offering interactive webinars throughout May to help you prioritize your well-being, from "The Power of Self Talk" to "Get Off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster."
Explore Support Staff Career Paths Course
This new web-based course, designed to help you plan for your professional development and a career at MIT, is now live in the Atlas Learning Center. The guide introduces you to job families and job roles at the Institute. As you explore the different job families at MIT, you will be able to reflect on your experiences, your current skills, and those skills that you would like to develop to help prepare for a lateral move across MIT or alternatively a promotion to an exempt-level role.
New Employees
A warm welcome to the staff who have recently joined OVC!
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