A monthly lunch series for staff members on topics of administrative policy, technology, training, and research highlights
The School of Science holds a learning series for School of Science administrative and administrative support staff members. Meeting agenda will include informational topics, such as administrative policy, technology, training, and research highlights.
If you have other topics you’d like to hear about, please contact Kelly Murray.
Upcoming Meetings
TBD
Past Meetings
2022-2023
Traci Swartz, Assistant Director, and Anthony Farrell, Senior Program and Technical Associate, presented on the MIT Community Service Fund Office (CSF) and CSF Advocates Tuesday January 24, 2023
Sarah Collins, Manager of the MIT Center for WorkLife and WellBeing, and Kristen Cascio, Program Manager for the Center for WorkLife and Wellbeing, Thursday, November 3, 2022
An introduction to Assistant Dean for Human Resources & Administration, Ann E. Warner-Harvey, Monday, April 11, 2022
2021-2022
Implicit Bias training with Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Kuheli Dutt, Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Updates on the Institute Discrimination & Harassment Response Office (IDHR) with Bianca Kaushal and Sarah Rankin, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – Materials, notes, and slides
How to Manage Your Burnout with Dyan Madrey and Zan Barry, Wednesday, October 24, 2021 – Slides and notes
Light exercises, stretching, and relaxation with Zan Barry from MIT Medical, Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Update on the Strategic Plan for Diversity & Update on the Response to the Black Student Organizations, Thursday, August 26th, 2021 – Notes
Medical Related Aspects of the Return to Work & Precautions Presentation, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 – Recording with notes, slides, and Q&A by topic
2020-2021
Audit Division presentation on Preparation for Return to Campus & Their Services, April 29, 2021 – Notes and slides
Back to Campus Input, April 5, 2021 – Notes and survey to provide your thoughts on MIT work plans in 2021 and beyond.
Fixing Our Broken Sleep, March 8, 2021 – Notes and slides
Organize It!, February 25, 2021 – Notes
Center for WorkLife & WellBeing, February 8, 2021 – Notes and slides and COVID-19 Resources
Virtual Scavenger Hunt, January 26, 2021
MyLife Services and Webinars, December 17, 2020 – Notes and slides
Learning about MITAC, December 8, 2020 – Notes and slides
Meet-and-greet with new Dean Nergis Mavalvala, November 30, 2020 – Notes
Daily Resilience Session with Zan Barry from Community Wellness, October 19, 2020 – Notes, Slides, Facial massage instructions
2019-2020
Diversity and Inclusion discussion (follow-up to June 30 below), August 5, 2020 – Notes, (also on Canvas), Slides
Canvas Demo and Fall discussion, July 21, 2020 – Notes
Community Continuity on DEI, June 30, 2020 – Notes
COVID-19 skills, May 12, 2020 – Notes and Presentations on Making Masks, Zoom Tips & Tricks, Gardening with Transcript.
Commencement Plans for 2020 and Beyond, May 4, 2020 – Notes and Presentation with Transcript
EHS Presentation on Home Office Ergonomics, April 28, 2020 – Notes and Working From Home Ergonomics Presentation
Working Group on Support Staff Panel Discussion, April 14, 2020 – Slides and Notes
Discussion of COVID19, Zoom, tips for remote working, and other concerns with Heather Williams, March 31, 2020 – Presentation with updated Q&A and Notes.
MIT Work-Life Center, Ronnie Mae Weiss and Elizabeth Guttenberg, February 20, 2020 – WLC Presentation
Mentor Program and New Hires Resources and Materials, Heather Williams and Laura Carter, January 3, 2020
MIT Ombuds Office, Judi Segal and Nicholas Diehl, November 15, 2019
2018-2019
Compensation Initiative Overview, with Heather Williams, March 28, 2019
Onboarding, Career Development, and the School’s Peer-to-Peer Connection Program, with Heather Williams, April 29, 2019
Discussion about the Mind Hand Heart program that runs several institute-wide programs including Random Acts of Kindness week and the Departmental support project that is focused on increasing the diversity and inclusion of the academic units. Maryanne shared how you can help advance her efforts in this area. Maryanne Kirkbride, May 29, 2019. MHH Department Support Project Presentation
2017-2018
Vice President for Finance (VPF) Training 2020 Initiative, with Pamela Schickling Buckley, Karon McCollin and Jessica Fujimori, January 22, 2018. VPF Training 2020 Initiative Presentation
The Quickbase Workspace, with Olu Brown and Tyler Brezler, December 18, 2017
Emerging Careers at MIT, with Colleen Leslie, Sarah Rankin, and Olu Brown, November 16, 2017
2016-2017
Work-Life Balance, with Physics Department Head Peter Fisher, November 30, 2016
Organ Donation, with Biology Department Head and heart transplant recipient Alan Grossman, October 28, 2016
2015-2016
MIT Art Walk, with Courteny Klemens, April 28, 2016
MIT Campaign, with Assistant Dean for Development Elizabeth Chadis, March 28, 2016
MIT Work-Life Center, with Ronnie Mae Weiss, December 15, 2015. Work Life Center Presentation
MIT Supplemental 401(k) Plan, with Paul Gunning, November 3, 2015. Fidelity Presentation – Building a Portfolio for Any Weather
2014-2015
MIT’s Mental Health & Counseling Service, with Dr. Alan Siegel, May 26, 2015
Title IX and Sexual Assault Prevention & Resources, with Kate McCarthy and Sarah Rankin, April 13, 2015. Title IX Presentation – Supporting Our Students
Supporting Our Students, with Jason McKnight and Gerardo Garcia-Rios, March 16, 2015. Supporting Our Students Handout
2013-2014
Institute Community and Equity Officer Edmund Bertschinger, May 16, 2014
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), April 4, 2014
School of Science Incident Response Plan, December 13, 2013
Environmental Health and Safety, with Louis DiBerardinis, November 21, 2013
Active Shooter Training, October 22, 2013