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Exciting move for Krystyn Van Vliet

Letters · We write today to announce that Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Research Krystyn Van Vliet will step down effective October 10, 2022, to serve as the vice president for research and innovation at Cornell University.

MIT to ease masking, testing, attestation requirements

Letters · The Omicron surge now appears to be behind us. And while almost 4,500 of our MIT colleagues, classmates, and friends have tested positive since December, we are not aware of anyone in our community who has been hospitalized during that time due to Covid.

Commencement participation from employees

Letters · Commencement week is a time when we celebrate an important academic and research milestone for our graduating students.

COVID-19 precautions to finish the semester strong

Letters · As you may be aware, last week we had an increase in COVID-19 cases in our community.

Faculty Portable Child Care Subsidy Program

Letters · Support is available to faculty through the Faculty Portable Child Care Subsidy (FPCCS) program.

Dean David Schmittlein to step down

Letters · For nearly 17 years, we have relied on and benefited from Dave’s inspiring vision, skillful leadership, and collaborative nature.

Ground rules for our community

Letters · We write to highlight the values, rules, and guidelines that make it possible for all of us to share the campus successfully while pursuing MIT’s vital mission.

Seeking candidates: Vice Provost for International Activities

Letters · The VPIA provides intellectual leadership, guidance, and oversight of the Institute’s international policies and engagements.

Update on search for next dean of MIT Sloan

Letters · The plan is to begin stakeholder engagement this semester and complete the search process before the end of the fall 2024 semester.

Mitigating risk in international and outside professional activities

Letters · Vice Provost Richard Lester shares new resources for faculty and researchers.

Nominate an outstanding MIT employee this spring

Letters · We invite you to consider those individuals who have made MIT a better place and to submit a nomination on their behalf.

Register to participate in Commencement 2024

Letters · We encourage all staff to take an active role in Commencement festivities.

Final update on Task Force 2021 and Beyond implementation progress

Letters · There has been significant progress toward our shared goal of “building a better MIT” thanks to the blueprints for action provided to us by Task Force 2021.

Seeking candidates: Vice Provost for Open Learning

Letters · The VPOL will set a strategic vision for transforming teaching and learning on and off MIT’s campus.

Update: Vice President for Research search

Letters · The search for the next faculty leader of the Institute’s research enterprise has been reopened until February 5.

New call for proposals: Impact papers on generative AI

Letters · We again invite proposals to develop impact papers that articulate effective roadmaps, policy recommendations, and calls for action across the broad domain of generative AI.

Michael John Gorman appointed MIT Museum director

Letters · Michael John is poised to enhance our collective efforts in making the MIT Museum a beacon of innovation and public engagement.

Search for new SMART leader

Letters · Professor Gene Fitzgerald will step down as director and chief executive officer in December 2024, and a search for his successor will begin shortly.

Faculty career resources

Letters · Resources are available through the MIT Provost Office of Faculty Programs to support you throughout your career.

Community Building Seed Grant Fund call for proposals

Letters · The Community Building Seed Grant Fund will encourage community-building efforts among faculty and instructor colleagues.

Campus safety and policies around protests, postering and free expression

Letters · The provost shares a letter highlighting important policies around postering, protests and free expression.

Changes to under-recovery administration

Letters · The Institute is allocating new central resources to DLCIs to support under-recovery of F&A costs.

Proposals due Aug. 15 re. generative AI impact papers

Letters · With the August 15th deadline coming up, we write now to encourage you to submit a proposal, as an individual or as a group.

MIT urges the GSU to re-engage at the bargaining table

Letters · We remain committed to reaching the GSU’s stated goal of arriving at an agreement in May.

Attend Solve at MIT on 5/4 with President Kornbluth and Tony Elumelu

Letters · The public opening plenary of Solve at MIT 2023 will feature world-renowned artists and thought leaders tackling some of the world's most complex challenges.

Commencement participation from employees

Letters · We encourage all staff to take an active role in Commencement festivities.

Nominations open for 2023 MIT Staff Award for Distinction in Service

Letters · We invite the MIT community to consider colleagues who have made remarkable contributions to the Institute for the MIT Staff Award for Distinction in Service.

Inviting you to inaugural “Dialogues Across Difference” with John Tomasi

Letters · We invite you to join us for the first in a new series of guest lectures and campus conversations called “Dialogues Across Difference: Building Community at MIT.”

Progress on search for next dean of MIT Sloan

Letters · Six faculty members will join the search committee, and three advisory groups will provide input into the committee’s work.