DE&I Strategic Plan

A Spirit of Action and Commitment

The members of Academic Affairs have long been motivated to create and foster teaching and learning spaces that foster excellence. In the summer of 2020, we, like many other colleges and universities in the U.S., acknowledged that we could do more to grow as a just and equitable organization. This acknowledgement, along with a spirit of action and commitment, led us to engage in a year-long strategic planning process focused on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within Academic Affairs. Faculty, staff, students and alumni were invited to provide feedback on the development of this strategic plan.

This page is dedicated to providing information and updates on the DE&I strategic plan. To see the full plan, please click on the strategic planning presentation below. The purpose of the strategic plan is to eliminate the structures and systems that impede Bentley's promise to create learning environments that support all students, staff, and faculty. We have identified three overarching goals related to DE&I that focus on leadership and accountability, faculty and staff hiring and development, and the student learning experience. Within each of these goal areas, there are several strategic priorities that will be carried out by all members of Academic Affairs.

Explore the DE&I Strategic Plan

DE&I Strategic Plan Presentation Strategic Plan Timeline

Strategic Priority Highlight

DEI Faculty Cluster Hire Update

The academic leadership team is committed to creating and enhancing learning spaces that foster inclusive excellence. As part of this commitment, we sought to recruit and hire a cohort of faculty with scholarly and pedagogic expertise in a range of DEI areas. This cluster hire was a key initiative within our Strategic Plan for DEI, and we welcomed 17-tenure track faculty across various disciplines and departments at the start of the 2022-2023 academic year. As part of the recruitment process, Marcus Stewart, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, conducted implicit bias training with each search committee and offered to meet with candidates from each department. We look forward to leveraging the knowledge and research from our newest hires as we continue in our efforts to promote a more inclusive and equitable campus.

Contact Information

Please contact the Office of the Provost with any questions, comments or feedback.

OfficeOfTheProvost@bentley.edu

(781) 891-2155