Bentley 2030

What is our vision for Bentley in the next decade and beyond? 

Answering that question has kept this school in step with the workplace and world for 105 years now. Falcons addressed it anew in a strategic positioning process that began last fall.  

A steering committee led by President Brent Chrite, members of the President’s Cabinet, and trustees designed the process to spur collaboration and creativity. Committees representing all parts of the university community have helped lead the work, focusing on four strategic priorities: the student experience, on- and off-campus partnerships, resources and revenue, and institutional culture and values. Town Hall meetings and eight open engagement sessions were a highlight of the initiative: Several hundred community members Zoomed in to share creative ideas and big-picture thinking on Bentley’s future.  

With draft reports in hand, the steering committee is working this spring and into the summer to finalize a single, cohesive plan. The final report will go to trustees this fall. Working groups will then begin putting the strategic recommendations into action.  

The president reflected on the process in a recent email to the university community.   

“The engagement we’ve seen is proof of your belief in Bentley and commitment to ensuring the success of our next chapter. The future of higher education is not without disruptions and obstacles. But I am confident in how we will approach those head-on, thanks in part to the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make our community special.”