Admissions EVENT NAME Time of occurrence Faculty involved PARTICIPANT INFORMATION Age How participants are identified WENTWORTH’S ROLE Institutional Interest External entities [as applicable] PROGRAM LENGTH Overnight Component [as applicable] DAY’S ACTIVITIES Facilities used Open House Late October- November Deans and or Department Chairs assign faculty to events. 300+/-prospective students, many visiting WIT for the first time High & Middle school aged students (13+) most minors accompanied by an adult Visitors elect to attend this event. Sponsor. Recruitment. Introduce students to WIT, our programs, and familiarize them with the academic and student culture. A full day of activities which includes an informal meet & greet with departments during registration, two 1-hour program-specific sessions, and a buffet lunch allowing for informal conversation. Day program only 9am-2pm Share a general overview of programs and career opportunities in the field. Activities like lab/studio tours, demonstrations, and sample student projects that will pique students’ interest. Faculty and current student speakers will engage both parents and students. Various Wentworth facilities utilized. Weekly Tours and Info Sessions Throughout the academic year Deans and Department Chairs choose a day and time each semester following a scheduled campus tour Each college varies in format and presenter, ranging from dean to a student(s.) +/- 1000 visitors per year High & Middle school aged students (13+) most minors accompanied by an adult Fall sessions include small groups of prospective students who are often visiting WIT for the first time. Students tend to be the more focused and motivated applicants. Spring sessions also include admitted students taking a closer look at a program or making a follow-up visit to WIT as they make their final decision. Visitors elect to attend these events Sponsor. Recruitment. Provide a personalized and close-up look at programs for those students who have an interest in a specific major, or who have already been admitted into a program. One-hour session offered weekly by each department. Daily campus tours at 10am and 2pm for 1 hour. Select Saturday/Holiday tour dates as well. Day program only, various times. Similar to Open House. Provide a general overview of the program and career opportunities. Lab/studio tours, student introductions, student projects. Give personal attention to individual questions in a setting. Various Wentworth facilities utilized.
Outreach to SWE A Day of Career Exploration in Science, Engineering & Technology for Students Boston Area Girls STEM Collaborative Lunch provided. 2 Admissions staff and several student ambassadors and or SWE members participate. Northeastern, and Biogen, and end the day with a keynote and college student panel at Google Cambridge. Various Wentworth facilities utilized. Tech Savvy Summer Targeted outreach to faculty Outreach to SWE 30 +/- middle school aged girls (10-14) Affiliation Community outreach, recruitment. A day of exploration in STEM for students Boston Area Girls STEM Collaborative Day program only. 9:30-1:30 time frame Like SET in The City, the girls start the day at BU and are bused to different colleges each day. Various Wentworth facilities utilized. Admissions Information Admissions Office- First Floor- Wentworth Hall Monday-Friday 8:15-4:45 Admissions Staff Ext. Email Title Maureen Dischino 4009 Executive Director of Admissions Amy Dufour 4116 Sr. Associate Director of Admissions DJ Moore 4008 Associate Dir. of Adm. Communication Tina MacDonald 4006 Associate Dir. of International Admissions Ashley Battle 4892 Associate Director of Admissions
Center for Wellness and Disability Services Faculty Guide: Confronting & Referring Student Behavior Issues Public Safety Center for Wellness CARE Report Academic Department Student Affairs Office 617-989-444 Threat of imminent harm Threats, in person, email, social media Aggressive behavior towards faculty and/or students Student agitated w/ weapon Student not complying with directive to leave classroom/lab/studio Student actively consuming alcohol and/or drugs 617-989-4390 Concern for student’s mental health such as depression/anxiety Concerns about potential Concerning behavior assumed related to mental health Student requesting additional emotional support Significant behavior changes Attending class under the influence of alcohol or drugs Concerning behavior such as sleeping, confronting others Noticeable mood swings Conversations around family issues, financial issues, roommate concerns Absenteeism Inappropriate behavior such as phone use, talking Poor academic performance. Please see the Center for Academic Excellence for more information Stress related to academics Uncertainty about major Disrespectful emails Inappropriate use of technology (ie. Facebook) 617-989-4702 Unusual or lengthy absenteeism Jury duty Death of family member Aggressive behavior without imminent threat Disruptive use of technology (i.e. Pornography) report services