Investing in Our Students
New Initiatives Aim to Improve Student Success and Well-Being
The Fall 2021 semester ushered in new tools for students to find what they need and attain a better overall experience at Wentworth.
Success Studio
Over the summer, the Center for Academic Excellence was enhanced to become the Success Studio, an integrated, one-stop shop for students dedicated to seamless academic advising, accessibility and academic support, and student success.
Located centrally on the third floor of Beatty Hall, students can find:
- tutoring and academic support
- first-year and transfer student academic advising
- student accessibility services
International Student Services, Financial Aid & Billing, and the Registrar’s Office continue to operate independently in their respective areas on campus.
Wellness Center
The Center for Wellness was enhanced this summer, moving to a brighter, refreshed, and expanded space on the second floor of Williston Hall.
The Center now includes a designated student wellness room for students to destress, access wellness resources, and connect with one another. This upgraded space is helping to foster a culture of health and wellness, and furniture was selected by Wentworth design students.
“I’m really excited to have students in and get them access to all the important resources we have here for them,” said Class of 2022 Biomedical Engineering student Cathleen Hallinan, who has completed
OneWIT leadership courses related to mental and emotional health, and served as a member of SWEET (Student Wellness and Education and Empowerment Team).
How to Find Everything
Debuting at the same time was an added information section on the myWentworth app, in addition to a new website entitled “Who Can Help”. Both services were built to help students find resources on campus based on various topics, issues, or concerns. Categories include academic, emotional, financial, health and wellness, personal, sex and relationships, social, and spiritual.
New Dining Options
Wentworth officials spent time talking with students, faculty, and staff about existing dining options, listening to feedback in open forums and through surveys. Working with the Colleges of the Fenway Dining Services Committee and Wentworth’s Student Government Dining Committee, they selected Sodexo as the new campus food provider.
Noting that “quality food and dining are central to positive life experiences and wellness,” President Mark Thompson said that Sodexo will be conducting focus groups and engaging students to develop menu options. Wentworth will also be moving to an all-you-care-to-eat structure.
“They have a lot more options now, including vegan options. It’s a lot more accessible for everybody,” said Yianni Papadopoulos, Management ’22, adding that the all-day breakfast option is already a favorite.