Mission & Strategy

As the primary steward of MIT’s Values Statement, MindHandHeart offers a broad array of special initiatives and unique programming that provide opportunities for connection across the MIT community.

Founded in 2015, MHH has been a convener of community-building programs for the entire institute since its inception. Through these initiatives we aim to spur action to positively shape our community so that the “heart” is inseparable from the “mind and hand”:" 

1. By spearheading the adoption of the MIT Values Statement, which is pivotal in building a sense of shared purpose, expectations, and accountability via institutional habits, rhythms, rituals, and communications.
2. Our Department Support Program, an effort in several academic departments to share successes and promising practices that enhance academic climates across MIT.   
3. Our Innovation Fund seeding novel approaches to community building and fostering a sense of belonging through passionate students as their innovative ideas develop.
4. And, our strategic partnerships that connect MHH with other culture-shaping initiatives promoting respect, health, and our shared humanity.

To build community and belonging through programming rooted in MIT's Values, MindHandHeart is tapping into the creativity of the entire MIT community to spur action and positively shape our culture. Over time, we aim for awareness of our "heart" to be fully alive on our campus; inseparable from "mind and hand" and equally valued as a component of our success in making a better world.