But before the committee makes its final recommendations to the community and the Board of Trustees, it wants to find out how you think WPI should invest in its future. This summer, subcommittees made up of faculty members, staff and students are evaluating and fine-tuning the PIC initiatives and assigning each a price tag.
Voters can continue selecting initiatives until they use up all of the money.
The initiatives voters will evaluate were developed by synthesizing recommended actions contained in the final reports of 13 task forces appointed last year by the Strategic Planning Steering Committee. PIC was appointed in the fall of 1997 to continue the planning process by developing strategic initiatives and plans for their implementation. To enhance the vitality of the educational experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels, WPI would enhance its graduate research program and integrate research and education throughout the curriculum. Specific investments would include lab construction and renovation, undergraduate and graduate fellowships, seed funding for new faculty research, and hiring targeted, internationally renowned researchers. Enhance Gordon Library and its electronic connectivity, including a possible addition to the building and an endowment to support library resources and services.