Do

They Live Their Mission?

By Maxie Holman
 Why I chose WIT
Small- about 4,300 undergrads

Specialty school focused on technology

Private university in Boston

Part of the Colleges of the Fenway

Close to where I work
 Wentworth's core purpose and mission is to
empower, inspire and innovate through
experiential learning (Mission, Vision & Values, n.d.).
 Wentworths vision for the future is to become
nationally recognized as the university of choice for
externally-collaborative, project-based,
interdisciplinary learning (Mission, Vision & Values, n.d.).

At Wentworth, our core values reect that we are

student-centered, that we are passionate for real-life,
hands-on teaching and learning, and that innovation
and creativity are at the center of what we do. We
express these three core values as Students rst The
world is our classroom Thinking without a box (Mission,
Vision & Values, n.d.).
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=gIGmLu9GAMk&feature=youtu.be

Act with compassion and respect.

Withhold judgment and seek learning.
Bring civility and integrity into every
environment.
Embrace our history and lead our future
(Traditions, n.d.).
 Dean of Students and Associate Vice
President for Student Aairs, Annamaria
Wenner
This is what we know, Students that come to
Wentworth, they are going to develop all of the
professional skills they need. They are going to get good
jobs. They are going to know how to do their jobs. But
we also need to make sure they are graduating as
citizens of the world. And that they are able to engage in
conversations, handle conict, and serve us proud in
every aspect of their lives. Thats where student aairs
come in (personal communication, October 3, 2016).
 The Division of Student Aairs is committed
to the holistic education of students through
intentional interactions and learning
experiences that develop engaged citizens
and dedicated professionals who contribute
to their communities (Student Aairs, n.d.).
 Student Aairs at Wentworth has a focus of
always putting students rst.

This is depicted in the divisions vision

statement,
Every Student Thrives (Student Aairs, n.d.).
 Director of the Oce of Engagement, Carissa
Durphee

Department mission
Connecting our community, providing resources for
success, Exploring interests, celebrating
achievement (Center for Student Engagement, n.d.).
 Patterns
The Mission is mirrored and embraced across campus
Career focused and Hands On Experiences

Strengths
The SA vision statement
Co-Op and Accelerate
Groups and Clubs

Limitations
Not so innovative
not able to keep up with the students needs
technology
Siloed campus
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https://www.wit.edu/student-life/oce-student-aairs/student-code-conduct
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