Dear Alumni, Parents & Friends,
Since I started as Wentworth Institute of Technology’s president, I have encouraged our faculty, staff and students to approach their work with optimistic urgency. The shared vision we have developed inspires great optimism about our future. The unprecedented events of the past year, however, have increased the urgency with which we must work.
Despite the many challenges we have faced over the past year, our foundation remains strong. In addition to overcoming obstacles posed by the pandemic, we have made meaningful progress on several crucial operational and strategic initiatives.
Our work toward Inclusive Excellence is a prerequisite to achieving our shared vision for the university. We define Inclusive Excellence as actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond.
Furthermore, we have restructured our academic enterprise in response to shifting demand for academic programs, highlighting our broad range of offerings. We’ve accelerated the pace and scope of our digital transformation to ensure that our students have the best possible experience. Additionally, a broad plan to enhance our core operations over the course of this calendar year is well underway.
Members of the Wentworth community have never been afraid of a challenge. In these very uncertain times, we have not just survived, but thrived. I remain certain that our future will be strong.
Respectfully yours,
Mark A. Thompson, Ph.D.
President
