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Matthew Bauer
Senior Director of Communications / Special Assistant to the Dean of Student Life at MIT
Matthew Bauer served as the Senior Director of Communications and Special Assistant to the Dean for Student Life at MIT from March 2013 to October 2024, a tenure of 11 years and 8 months.3 In this role, he played a significant part in facilitating communication between the administration and the student body, particularly during important events and decision-making processes.
Bauer's responsibilities included:
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Moderating discussions: He moderated virtual town halls, such as the one held in July 2020 to discuss Fall 2020 decisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.12
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Facilitating Q&A sessions: Bauer managed question-and-answer sessions, addressing inquiries from students and their families on various topics including housing, academics, and campus life.1
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Collaborating with student organizations: He worked with groups like the Undergraduate Association (UA) to gather and address student concerns.1
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Communicating important updates: Bauer played a key role in disseminating information about MIT's plans and policies, especially during challenging times like the pandemic.2
His position required him to bridge the gap between MIT's administration and its student body, ensuring clear and effective communication of policies, decisions, and updates that affected the MIT community.
