The Council for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) serves as a central hub for discussions about inclusivity at Bard. Students, faculty, and staff volunteer or are appointed annually to serve on the Council. The Council serves as a communication nexus for concerns, projects, and initiatives requiring campus-wide collaboration for success. The CIE operates from the belief that the institutional transformation for greater inclusion requires systemic change. This systemic change is most successful when the people within an institution collaborate to work, support, and care for the holistic needs of the campus community.
Fall ’25 Council Meeting Dates
During the Fall ’25 semester, meetings are biweekly on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm. Email us to learn more.
- November 12, 2025
- December 10, 2025
Working Groups
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Accessibility Working Group
Admission
BardEATS
First Gen Forward
Gilson Place
Health, Counseling, and Wellness
The mission of the CIE Health, Counseling and Wellness Subcommittee is to collectively build a healthier Bard community inclusive of all students, faculty, and staff with particular attention given to groups from marginalized communities. Their goal is to increase the positive health outcomes of marginalized communities and increase health equity and decrease factors that lead to health disparities at Bard.Out@Bard
Out@Bard is a resource and meeting place for the GLBTQ+ staff and faculty community. Out@Bard holds monthly meetings, organizes facilitated discussion events, and has held a series of events in acknowledgement and celebration of Transgender Awareness Week, including the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil.Staff Advocacy and Equity
The Staff Advocacy and Equity/Staff Mentor Program Working Group is a group of solutions-based and community-oriented staff members at Bard who represent a wide range of departments and longevity at the College and seek to elevate and celebrate the integral role of Bard staff. As a subcommittee of the Council for Inclusive Excellence, we are dedicated to:- Improving the onboarding and training process for new hires (achieving parity with the faculty onboarding and training experience)
- Advocating for equitable support, opportunities, and benefits for staff members
- Achieving equity between all of the staff and faculty groups on campus
- Creating community among the staff across the College; connecting with various departments to uncover areas of shared interest/concern (i.e. housing in the Bard area, childcare opportunities, work-life balance)
- Providing opportunities for professional development and mentorship
- Developing pathways for continued education for staff members (through Bard and OSUN programs)