Educational Opportunities Study Group

MIT

Charge

To take an in-depth look at expanding educational opportunities in our residential campus as recommended by the Institute-Wide Task Force on Budget Planning. These opportunities include (but are not limited to)

  • Summer class offerings
  • Admitting special and transfer students
    • In general, or restricted to majors where there is capacity
  • 3+2 degree programs (i.e., three years at another academic institution, followed by two years at MIT)
  • Professional education
  • Lifetime academy
  • Partnering with corporate universities
  • Executive/professional education with corporate partners
  • Energy pathways (coordinated educational delivery)

The Committee is expected to engage the MIT community and report periodically to the Provost and other senior academic administrators (e.g., Deans, Department Heads). A preliminary report is anticipated by December 15, 2010, and a final report is due by April 15, 2011. The Committee shall submit its final report with specific recommendations regarding the strategic vision and objectives, as well as organization and implementation.

Membership

  • Fotini Christia (SHASS)
  • Martin L. Culpepper (SoE)
  • David L. Darmofal (SoE)
  • Rick L. Danheiser (SoS)
  • W. Eric Grimson (SoE), chair
  • Daniel E. Hastings (SoE), ex-officio
  • Haynes R. Miller (SoS)
  • John A. Ochsendorf (SA&P)
  • Georgia Perakis (SSM)
  • Krishna Rajagopal (SoS)
  • Caroline A. Ross (SoE)
  • George C. Verghese (SoE)
  • Tim Jenks, Undergraduate Student