Selected Actions
- Increase the use of campus facilities and attract new audiences throughout the year with strategically aligned, Bentley-facilitated conferences, external conferences and workplace services.
- Advance the university’s naming strategy to increase fundraising related to existing buildings and programs such as the Bentley Arena, academic centers and residence halls.
- Create new collaborative spaces on campus that support innovation and a thriving environment for students, faculty and staff.
- Launch a wider range of summer programs to attract pre-college, Bentley and non-Bentley students.
Bringing the Plan to Life
New Fund to Support First-Generation Students
A gift from trustee Dan Farley, MBA ’95 assists first-generation college students during their time at Bentley.
A Boost for Jewish Student Activities
An investment from trustee Steven C. ’83 and Beth Millner supports Jewish student life and provides funding for a monthly Shabbat on campus.
COVID made it clear that higher education is at a crossroads. Those who emerge stronger post-COVID will be determined in large part by the answer to the question: Who is willing to introspect, ask difficult questions and be prepared to address tough realities? The strategic planning process is a first step in the right direction by starting to ask these questions in a systematic way.
Shankar Venkataraman
Associate Professor of Accounting