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Conclusion

Conclusion

This report reflects a 16-month effort that included over 30 working groups and committees, over 100 meetings, a dozen forums, multiple idea banks, and hours upon hours of research, writing, and other forms of engagement—all during a global pandemic when most participants already had a number of extra responsibilities on their plate. The co-chairs of this task force are grateful for the tremendous work that went into developing these recommendations.

While all the aspirations outlined in this document may not be achievable, as an institution that distinguishes itself with a mens et manus, or mind and hand, approach, we look forward to the process of pushing the implementation actions forward to advance critical priorities identified through the task force process.

Finally, President Reif showed tremendous vision in charging this task force at the earliest stages of the pandemic. MIT is already benefiting from that foresight, and it is clear that these outcomes will help position the Institute for a bright future.

Acknowledgments

The Task Force 2021 and Beyond leadership once again would like to thank the 200-plus members of the task force, the members of the alumni advisory group and the student advisory group, the members of the communications resource team and the legal resource team, speakers and experts, and the following individuals who helped advance this important activity behind the scenes.

Staff of coordinating committee, working groups, workstreams and refinement and implementation committees:

  • Naziat Adnan, Senior Tax Analyst, Office of the Provost
  • Kimberly Benard, Assistant Dean of Distinguished Fellowships and Academic Excellence
  • Cathy Borgesen, Financial Operations Manager, Materials Research Lab
  • Chase Bronstein, Executive Assistant, Human Resources Department
  • Beatriz Cantada, Director of Engagement for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Trinidad Carney, Assistant Director of Admissions
  • Meagen Cutler, Assistant Director for Assessment
  • Welina Farah, Administrative Assistant, Open Learning
  • Tia Giurleo, Strategic Engagements Officer, School of Engineering
  • Tami Kaplan, Faculty Governance Administrator, Office of the President
  • Idulia Lovato, Human Resources Administrator, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research
  • Frances Neville, Executive Assistant, Office of the Provost
  • James Nutter, Financial Analyst, Office of the Vice President of Finance
  • Lauren Pouchak, Director of Special Projects, Office of the Vice Chancellor
  • Julia Reynolds-Cuellar, Associate Director, J-WEL Higher Education
  • Mary Roderick, Human Resources Administrator, McGovern Institute for Brain Research
  • Kate Stoll, Senior Policy Advisor, MIT Washington Office
  • Jennine Talbot, Senior Planner for Capital Renewal, Campus Construction
  • Long Tran, Assistant Controller
  • Laura White, Administrative Assistant, Vice President for Open Learning
  • Connie Winner, Assistant to the Dean, School of Science
  • Susan Young, Assistant Director, J-WEL Workforce Learning

Development of website and reports:

  • Emma Crist, Administrative Assistant, Open Learning
  • Kimberly Mancino, Director of Reference Publications, Institute Office of Communications
  • Matt Pearson, Software Engineer, Information Systems and Technology
  • Sean Preston, Manager, Integration, Information Systems and Technology
  • Margaret Wong, Web Administrator, Reference Publications, Institute Office of Communications