The committee strives to approach benefits for employees—defined as staff, faculty, and postdoctoral associates—with the following criteria as a framework:
- Aligns with MIT's culture and values
- Is affordable for employees and shields them from financial risk
- Promotes the health, well-being, and development of employees
- Competitive in relation to recruiting new faculty and staff
- Responds to diverse employee needs
- Sustainable for the Institute
- Tax-efficient, cost-effective, and compliant
- Supports employee engagement
Led by the Vice President for Human Resources (VPHR), the Committee consists of the Oversight Committee and standing subcommittees. The subcommittees (with working groups as needed) address specific proposals and topics as appropriate. The VPHR reports back to the Provost and Executive Vice President and Treasurer as needed.
Membership
EBOC Chair
Ramona Allen, Vice President for Human Resources
Members
Katie Hammer, Vice President for Finance
Kerry A. Harrison, Department Head, Human Resources, Lincoln Laboratory
Elizabeth Lennox, Assistant Provost, Administration
Ann Mac Kenzie, Director, Benefits, Human Resources
Melissa Nobles, Chancellor
Cecilia W. Stuopis, Medical Director and Head, MIT Health
Health Subcommittee
The Health Subcommittee is charged with providing recommendations and guidance regarding health, wellness, and medical care for the MIT community. The Subcommittee identifies and analyzes critical issues and priorities as needed.
Chair
Ann MacKenzie, Director, Benefits, Human Resources
Members
Cari Angellotti, Associate Director, Benefits, Human Resources
Katherine Barlett, Sr. Manager of Benefits and Wellness, Lincoln Laboratory
Catherine Kim, Assistant Dean for Human Resources and Administration, School of Engineering
Brian Schuetz, Executive Director, MIT Health
Bruce Tidor, Professor of Biological Engineering and Computer Science
Work-Life Subcommittee
The Work-Life Subcommittee is charged with providing recommendations and guidance regarding benefits that MIT provides, such as commuter benefits, child care, and tuition assistance, that do not fall under the areas of health or retirement. The Subcommittee evaluates and makes recommendations regarding new programs brought forward for consideration. The Subcommittee will coordinate its work with MIT MyLife Services (MIT's Employee Assistance Program), as appropriate.
Chair
Ann MacKenzie, Director, Benefits, Human Resources
Members
Sandy Alexandre, Associate Professor, Literature Section, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Liz Cerrato, Director, Policy and Compliance, Human Resources
Melissa Choi, Director, Lincoln Laboratory
Amy Glasmeier, Professor, Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Terry Knight, Professor, Department of Architecture
Doug Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor, Office of the Provost
Ann Skoczenski, Director, Postdoctoral Services, Vice President for Research