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The Task Force on Campus Security that President Charles M. Vest appointed on October 1 began to meet the following day and has formed working groups to address specific issues. The charge to the 23-member Task Force is to assist MIT in setting policy and planning for heightened campus security and safety for the immediate and the longer-term future.
As Dr. Vest wrote in his October 9 e-mail message to MIT students, faculty, and staff, "During these difficult times, all of us are concerned about the safety and security of our campus. I want you to know that we have enhanced security on campus generally and are in the process of reviewing all of our security arrangements." The message went on to provide details of the many steps that already have been taken and others that are being planned.
Issues that the Task Force will review include protection of campus people, facilities, and environment as well as protection against dangerous or inappropriate release of information and materials.
Chaired by Executive Vice President John R. Curry, the Task Force has been asked to present initial recommendations in November. Specific areas to be addressed by the Task Force’s working groups include biological, nuclear, and chemical hazards; access and openness of the campus; and information policies and privacy issues.
In addition to administrators and student representatives, eight faculty members are serving on the Task Force. They include Vice President for Information Systems James D. Bruce; Chancellor Phillip L. Clay; Chair of the Faculty Stephen C. Graves; Vice President and Dean for Research David J. Litster; Dean for Undergraduate Education Robert P. Redwine; Professor Richard J. Samuels; Institute Professor Sheila E. Widnall; and Professor Patrick H. Winston.
If you hear of concerns that you believe the Task Force should consider, please send them in an e-mail message to securecampus@mit.edu and they will be forwarded to the appropriate working group, office, or individual for follow up.
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