Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Bentley
We celebrate our differences and encourage curiosity. Diverse backgrounds, beliefs and life experiences all come together at Bentley, making it a vibrant place to live, learn and explore.
Through conversation, programs and events, we’re shaping the world we want to live in. Please join us.
The Student Equity & Inclusion Team
The Student Equity & Inclusion team provides support, advocacy, advising and care to students with the goal of enhancing student success. In particular, we support gender equity, spiritual health, students of color, religiously-affiliated students, international students, and LGBTQ+ identified students throughout their Bentley experience.
Student Equity & Inclusion departments not only act independently to provide services to diverse populations of students, but also work as a unified team to create intersectional programs. We encourage identity development and implement campus-wide educational and celebratory programming with the over-arching mission of fostering a sense of belonging for all students.
Signature Programs
Cultural & Heritage Months
The SEI team collaborates with student organizations throughout the year to honor Heritage Months and Cultural Recognitions. CultureFest is a week-long assortment of events, from late October to early November, that culminates in the vibrant Diwali celebration. Events are held in a hybrid format, combining in-person, hybrid, and virtual experiences to ensure inclusivity. CultureFest encourages introspection and learning about various cultures, subcultures, and countercultures. The goal is to foster a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted cultures represented on our campus and to emphasize that culture is an inclusive concept that embraces everyone. CultureFest24 will be celebrated from October 21st - 26th, 2024.
Submit program proposals for CultureFest24 by September 24th, 2024, here.
Valuable Tip: If you're considering hosting an event that aligns with CultureFest24, we suggest scheduling it during the week CultureFest24.
Apply to join the CultureFest24 Planning Committee by September 20th, 2024 here.
For questions, please contact GA_CultureFest@bentley.edu
SEI Mentorship Lunch Program
The SEI Mentorship Lunch Program offer Bentley students the opportunity to engage in one-on-one meetings with a member of the SEI team over lunch. These sessions are designed to be relaxed yet semi-structured, providing a supportive environment for meaningful conversations.
These mentorship lunches aim to foster connections, provide support, and enhance student programming through the exchange and intersection of ideas.
- Request an SEI Mentorship Lunch here.
- Provide student feedback here.
- Provide SEI staff feedback here.
For any questions, please email rbaluch@bentley.edu
Student Equity and Inclusion (SEI) Student Consultants
Aligned with Bentley University’s core values of collaboration, diversity, and impact; Student Equity, and Inclusion (SEI) Student Consultants undergo a thorough application, interview, and training process led by the Student Equity and Inclusion Staff Liaison to help offices design impactful, inclusive, and equitable programming. They can:
• Assist in developing and refining proposals and programs
• Conduct data analysis and generate reports
• Gather and apply real-time feedback from peers
Get Involved:
• Faculty and staff can request SEI Student Consultant services by filling out this form.
• Interested in becoming an SEI Student Consultant? Apply here.
• Learn about the job here.
• For any questions, please email rbaluch@bentley.edu
