We are all familiar with the Black Lives Matter, #DACA and #MeToo crusades.
They are a few of the several groundbreaking social movements that have emerged
recently, putting a spotlight on the very critical, but not mutually exclusive concepts
of diversity and inclusion. Aided by powerful social media tools, our awareness
of issues surrounding diversity and inclusion is greater than ever. As a result,
communities, companies, organizations, schools, and institutions of higher learning
are re-examining and re-focusing their efforts in this crucial area.
At Bay Path, it's important to recognize that diversity and inclusion initiatives began
as a Vision 2019 imperative with the overarching question asking, "How do we create
a community that firmly embraces diversity and inclusion?" This was in direct
response to the changing composition of Bay Path's student population. Our students
now represent a spectrum of differing backgrounds, values and beliefs—just like
America. It is not enough to give them access to classrooms and experiential
opportunities. Bay Path must build a culture that says to students, "…you belong
here," and lets them know we are behind them to ensure that failure is not an option.
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Bay Pathway Spring 2018
Diversity
and Inclusion
WHY NOW AND WHY AT BAY PATH?
