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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.

Seeking candidates: Vice Provost for International Activities

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

Faculty Portable Child Care Subsidy Program

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

Ad Hoc Committee on Graduate Advising and Mentoring Charge

Overview The committee was formed in spring 2021 and released its final report in April 2023. Read the Strategic Plan for Graduate Advising and Mentoring. Charge Graduate students are essential to the MIT Community and the leaders of tomorrow in their disciplines. One of the important faculty roles is to provide an environment in which […]

MIT Excellence Awards + Collier Medal

Awards · The MIT Excellence Awards + Collier Medal acknowledge the extraordinary efforts made by members of our community toward fulfilling the goals, values, and mission of the Institute.

Personal Conduct and Responsibilities

Policies & procedures · Guidelines for how members of the MIT community can promote a positive working and learning environment.

Institutional Research

Key administrative offices · Analytical support to the provost, academic departments, and the broader MIT community.

De Florez Fund for Humor

Funding opportunities · The de Florez Fund for Humor supports diverse humorous activities and initiatives. All members of the MIT community — students, instructors, and staff — are welcome to apply.

MIT Policy Lab

Funding opportunities · Support and guidance on the translation of faculty members’ existing research into policy-relevant material and related outreach.

MIT to launch new Office of Research Computing and Data

News · As the computing and data needs of MIT’s research community continue to grow — both in their quantity and complexity — the Institute is launching a new effort to ensure that researchers have access to the advanced computing resources and data management services they need to do their best work.

Eric Evans to step down as director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory

News · Evans established new R&D mission areas, strengthened ties to the MIT community, and increased inclusion and education efforts.

Vice Provost for Campus Space Management and Planning

MIT welcomes nine MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars for 2023-24

News · Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Professors and Scholars will enhance and enrich the MIT community through engagement with students and faculty.

Past committees

MIT inaugurates “Dialogues Across Difference” series

News · Featuring philosopher John Tomasi, a lecture and conversation event launches a set of community gatherings.

3 Questions: John Dozier on Dialogues Across Difference

News · A new campus series intends to inspire conversation about building community across the Institute.

3 Questions: David Friedrich on graduate student housing and financial support

News · At the start of the of 2019-20 academic year, Housing and Residential Services (HRS) began to work with the Eastgate Apartments community to prepare for the building’s closure and residents’ transition to new housing.

3 Questions: Defining the Institute’s values

News · MIT’s https://valuescommittee.mit.edu/has been charged by Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart and Provost Martin Schmidt with engaging the MIT community in the foundational work of developing a statement of shared values, one that is grounded in universal ideals but also speaks to MIT’s distinctive character and culture.

MIT welcomes six new assistant deans for diversity, equity, and inclusion

News · As an important step forward in MIT’s ongoing efforts to create a more welcoming and inclusive community, the Institute has hired six new assistant deans, one in each school and in the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing, to serve as diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals.

Jonathan Schwarz appointed director of MIT Institutional Research

News · Former Provost Martin A. Schmidt named Jonathan D. Schwarz as the new director of MIT Institutional Research — a group within the Office of the Provost that provides high-quality data and analysis to the Institute, government entities, news organizations, and the broader community.

Research Policies and Public and Private Support

Policies & procedures · Guidelines for how the MIT community interacts with research sponsors and other sources of support, as well as human research subjects.

MIT welcomes eight MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars for 2022-23

News · From space traffic to virus evolution, community journalism to hip-hop, this year’s cohort in the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Visiting Professors and Scholars Program will power an unprecedented range of intellectual pursuits during their time on the MIT campus.

Institute Discrimination & Harassment Response Office

Community support · A resource to address concerns related to discrimination and discriminatory harassment, including for sexual misconduct under Title IX federal regulations.

MIT Ombuds Office

Key administrative offices · Confidential and independent resource to constructively manage concerns and conflicts at MIT.

MIT Global Support

Research & teaching · Brings together the essential administrative resources from across MIT to assist members of our community in planning and managing their global activities.

MIT Faculty Guide

Community support · Information on recognizing and responding to students in distress.

MIT DoingWell

Community support · Tools to use when working with students to help support their well-being.

MIT Spouses & Partners Connect

Community support · Dedicated network for the significant others of MIT students, postdocs, staff, and faculty who have relocated to the Boston area.

Environment, Health, and Safety Office

Key administrative offices · Expertise, service, support, and leadership in health, safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability.

Racism Research Fund

Funding opportunities · Funding for research that deepens our understanding of systemic racism, illuminates its deleterious impact, and devises methods to mitigate or eliminate its effects.

Human Resources

Benefits · Support, services, and programs to enhance work life at MIT.

About

In partnership with senior leaders, the provost’s team has broad involvement and impact across academics, research and finances, and governing bodies at MIT.

Infinite Mile Awards

Awards · The Infinite Mile Awards Program for the Offices of the Provost and Vice President for Research recognizes individuals or teams who have made extraordinary contributions within their own organizations to help the Institute carry out its mission.