OACES

The Office of Academic Community, Empowerment, and Success (OACES, pronounced “oasis”) combines the current staffing, budgets, and programs of the Office of Minority Education (OME) and the UAC’s Advising & Student Belonging (ASB) into a new UAC pillar. The mission of OACES is to build on the pioneering work of the OME, which long supported the academic empowerment and success of historically marginalized and underrepresented student communities. Expanding upon this legacy, OACES will champion the success of students who have faced challenges on their paths to or at MIT, including but not limited to students who are first-generation, low-income, transfer, underrepresented, or underserved. Open to all students, OACES is committed to fostering academic excellence; personal and professional growth; and strong, connected communities that empower students to thrive as leaders in academia, industry, and society.