FOREWORD - Wentworth Institute of Technology

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WIT Employee HandbookOverviewOVERVIEW OF WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYArioch Wentworth, a Boston merchant, attributed his success to his early trainingin mechanics. His strong belief in education and training motivated him to leavethe major portion of his estate for the establishment of a school of technology,"furnishing education in the mechanical arts." To this end, Wentworth Institutewas founded on April 5, 1904, and has since continued to offer education intechnology.THE MISSIONWentworth’s mission is to develop, support, and sustain high quality educationalprograms in the fields of architecture, design, engineering, technology, and themanagement of technology, that are nationally recognized and accredited, in alearning environment that is both caring and rigorous. To this end, Wentworthwill engage talented and dedicated faculty and staff who will provide state-of-theartinstruction based on their creativity, scholarship and innovation. Wentworthwill further support this environment with modern instructional facilities, academicresources, co-curricular programs, and athletic team-building opportunities asbefits a private, independent institution whose emphasis is teaching. Wentworthrecognizes and values the diversity of its student population, and is committed toensuring that a quality educational experience is provided to all, and thatstudents will be provided with the opportunity to fulfill their potential as innovativetechnical problem-solvers, life-long learners, and potential leaders in theirindustries and communities. Wenworth affirms the values of its founder,emphasizing that the goal of the practicing professional is to conduct one’s affairswith honesty, to provide a full measure of effort for the client, to deliver productsand services which conserve resources, and to do so with purpose and order.THE ORGANIZATIONTo accomplish its mission, Wentworth is structured with academic departmentsand divisions. The academic departments include Applied Mathematics andSciences, Architecture, Design & Facilities, Civil/Construction/Environment,Electronics and Mechanical, Computer Science Systems, Humanities/SocialSciences/Management and the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies(part-time programs).The Student Affairs and Enrollment Management divisions are responsible forproviding services to enhance the learning environment. The Business & Financeand Institutional Advancement divisions assist all divisions in developingrelationships and resources that in turn will enhance the ability of Wentworth toprovide a quality education at a reasonable cost.March 20098
WIT Employee HandbookSection I: Institute PoliciesSECTION I: INSTITUTE POLICIESI A. EMPLOYMENT POLICIES1. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICYWentworth Institute of Technology reaffirms its policy of providing equalopportunity in education and employment for qualified persons in accordancewith federal, state and local regulations. Wentworth Institute of Technology doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex(including same sex), sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medicalconditions, religion, genetic information, age, disability or handicap, citizenshipstatus, service member status or any other category protected by law in theadministration of its hiring and employment policies. No person shall be deniedany of the above-stated considerations solely on the basis of being a disabled,but otherwise qualified, individual. Wentworth is also committed to equalopportunity in the employment of veterans and Vietnam-era veterans.This policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs and activities includingadmission, employment, educational and athletic programs and relates in part torequirements of federal law including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, TitleIX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, and Section 2012 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's ReadjustmentAssistance Act of 1974 and regulations thereunder.2. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONIn accordance with state and federal laws, Wentworth maintains affirmativeaction plans as appropriate.3. AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Wentworth Instituteof Technology will make reasonable accommodation for a qualified applicant oremployee with a disability to enable such person to perform the essential jobfunctions and/or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment, so long assuch accommodation does not impose an undue burden on the Institute. To beprotected by the ADA an employee must have a "disability," as defined by law,and be qualified to perform the essential functions of the position with or withouta reasonable accommodation by Wentworth. Under the ADA a disability is aphysical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major lifeactivities. A disability also includes having a record of such impairment, or beingMarch 20099
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