Mission

The Office of Government and Community Relations acts as a liaison between MIT and the city, state, and federal government, working closely with the Cambridge City Council, the General Court (legislature) of Massachusetts, and the United States Congress. The office also maintains liaison with the executive branches of state and local government and with many of the executive agencies of the federal government, as well as with several education associations based in Washington, DC, of which MIT is a member.

The office coordinates MIT's relations with Cambridge, other local communities, and the Commonwealth and supports the president and other administrative offices in a broad range of activities and contacts with the federal government. The office is available as a resource to members of the Institute community who need information or assistance with the government.

The office also coordinates the Institute's community relations efforts and university-community activities, and serves as an administrative resource for the academic departments to support their urban activities. Within the Institute, this office is a communications link, a catalyst for action, and a resource for local communities.

Staff

Sarah E. Gallop
Co-Director
seg@mit.edu
617-253-0942

Paul Parravano
Co-Director
paulp@mit.edu
617-253-3873

Emily Paramore
Administrative Assistant II
paramore@mit.edu
617-253-1988

Location

The Office of Government and Community Relations is located in building 11, room 245 on the MIT Cambridge campus. The main entrance to MIT is at 77 Massachusetts Avenue. To get to the Office of Government and Community Relations, use this main entrance and walk across the lobby (lobby 7) and down the central corridor. Continue down this corridor until you reach the first staircase on your right, which is opposite the Student Services Center. Take the staircase* to the second floor and turn right at the top of the stairs. Cross the corridor and enter the glass-paneled door to building 11. The Office is the fourth door on the left.

Please call for directions from another origin or advice about parking.

*Elevators in lobby 7 and the Student Services Center provide access to the second floor as well.