Lorraine Goffe-Rush named vice president for human resources
Lorraine A. Goffe-Rush, who is now vice chancellor for human resources at Washington University in St. Louis, will join MIT in February as its next vice president for human resources. Israel Ruiz, executive vice president and treasurer, announced the news today in an email to MIT faculty and staff. “Lorraine brings a deep understanding of the university environment, organization, and community; broad and progressive HR experience; and a collaborative leadership style,” Ruiz says. “I am delighted that she will be joining MIT.” Goffe-Rush has worked in human resources at Washington University since 2000. Before assuming her current role this past January, she was assistant vice chancellor for human resources from 2010 to 2013; director of human resources from 2006 to 2010; and director of employee relations from 2000 to 2006. “Throughout the recruitment process, I have been impressed by the talented individuals I’ve met, from the search committee to the leadership team, and...