Our Partners
DEI provides direction and support to campus-wide diversity initiatives focused on the classroom experience, campus climate, training and recruitment, and community support. We work closely with other campus departments and organizations, including:
- Bard Athletics
- Center for Civic Engagement
- Center for Faculty and Curricular Development
- Center for Student Life and Advising
- Dean of the College, Deirdre d’Albertis
- Difference and Media Project
- Disability and Accessibility Resources Office
- Office for Gender Equity
- Residence Life
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Related Student Clubs
Excellence in Athletics
This coalition—composed of student-athletes, faculty, and staff—is charged with reviewing Bard’s Office of Athletics and Recreation in areas of accessibility as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion, taking into account existing policies, facilities, and student and staff experiences. As the coalition’s work progresses, the administration of the Department of Athletics and Recreation has undertaken the important work of creating a diversity strategic plan that includes goals for mandatory training for all student-athletes, increasing diversity in the coaching staff, increasing community engagement, and more diversity among student-athletes.
Affinity Group Spotlight
Bard Professionals of Color exists to provide mutual support to staff of color in their work at Bard and as professionals in their respective fields. It also exists as a safe and affirming social space for staff of color with a focus on fostering community. The Professionals of Color group works to bring institutional equity and inclusion to the forefront, particularly in regards to departmental transparency on evaluation and promotion criteria. Contact: Kahan Sablo, Dean for Inclusive Excellence, ksablo@bard.edu, or sign up at professionalsofcolor@bard.edu.