A Fruitful Fall Retreat and Other Updates
In MIT Division of Graduate and Undergraduate EducationMIT’s Endicott House was recently featured in the MIT Division of Graduate and Undergraduate Education (GUE), which highlighted a multi‑day staff retreat at the Dedham estate focused on strengthening collaboration, setting priorities, and sharing updates across advising and student‑support teams. The article describes Endicott House’s scenic, off‑campus setting as an ideal backdrop for reflection and strategy, underscoring how the retreat helped staff refine advising workflows, pilot new programs, and build a shared sense of mission for undergraduates and graduate students at MIT. Read an excerpt of the article below:
On January 9 and 10, the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC) engaged in a two-day retreat at the MIT Endicott House. The retreat offered an ideal combination of team bonding and strategic planning. Through a series of engaging team-building activities, we forged stronger connections, laying the foundation for a more collaborative and supportive work environment. The first evening culminated in a team photo, capturing the spirit of unity in our MIT gear.
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