Bay Path University

Bay Pathway Spring/Summer 2022 22 New Name, Stronger Mission For years, the University has offered a way for individuals outside the Bay Path community to have a role and an impact on students and the mission through membership on the Advisory Council. Comprised of business owners and community leaders, this 23-member group has been in existence for almost five decades. In 2022, the Advisory Council decided to re-examine its purpose within the University community. A rebranding effort resulted in a name change from Advisory Council to Business Leadership Council and a new mission with a stronger focus on our students. The council's new mission is as follows: The purpose of the Business Leadership Council is to serve as a liaison to the local communities and corporate sector and to support the president and the Board of Trustees in the institution's growth and success. Business Leadership Council members will expand Bay Path's ties to the community by sharing their resources, expertise and talents. Our focus is to have a positive impact on the student experience throughout their journey from students to alumni and beyond. Bringing Bay Path Values to Life As part of the University's ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, a Values Task Force was formed to define and articulate those principles that guide and direct the Bay Path culture. The task force undertook a comprehensive process, which included input from across the Bay Path community. The work resulted in our eight Core Values—beliefs that provide the internal framework and a moral compass for how we work and interact with each other. Our Learners Come First. When our learners succeed, we succeed. Being student- centered is our mission, our passion. So we champion them to achieve extraordinary things. The decisions we make, the data we analyze, the priorities we follow… we must always ask "how does this further our vision for learner success?" Diversity Makes Us Stronger. The beauty and potential of our learners lies in their diversity. We respect, value, and celebrate differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences, as well as perspectives and opinions. As a community, we strive to be reflective and representative of the learners we so proudly serve. It is through rich diversity that we will together achieve greatness. We Are Committed to Equity. We share honest acknowledgement that pervasive, enduring, and corrosive structural inequities have caused BIPOC communities to suffer. Too, we recognize the uncomfortable and incontrovertible truth that ours is a world of imbalanced access to opportunities and resources. We are committed to leveling the playing field for those who are disproportionately impacted by unfair systems and pledge to create a community where all members participate justly, fairly, and fully. We Pledge to Foster Inclusion and Belonging. We value the work of being anti-racist and truly accessible to our diverse population of learners, faculty, and staff, where every voice is encouraged, heard, and respected, and authentic selves are valued. In so doing, we strive to create an environment of not just mere inclusion but true belonging. We Treat Others with Respect and Compassion. We treat others the way we all want to be treated: with respect, dignity, and professionalism. We value the expertise and contributions brought by all our university community members and strive to understand one another, listen generously, and act with kindness, compassion, and patience. The Business Leadership Council's new mission includes a stronger focus on Bay Path students.

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