Suzy M. Nelson, MIT vice chancellor for student life since 2016, will retire from the Institute this month. Nelson leaves MIT with a strong, coordinated Division of Student Life (DSL) built from years of close partnership with student leaders. One of her most noteworthy contributions is the elevation of student well-being, now integral to the Institute's educational mission. Under Nelson's leadership, MIT created a culture of well-being, building out a strong support network, enhancing health promotion efforts, and expanding spaces dedicated to student wellness. These efforts emphasized the importance of students finding a sense of purpose, developing positive relations, and flourishing in mind and body. Working with colleagues from across campus, DSL advanced new ways to coordinate student support services for undergraduate and graduate students experiencing significant challenges. MIT students now increasingly turn to programs such as Student Support Services (S3), which serves 82...
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