MSU Chief Diversity Officer seeks “diverse, equitable, inclusive, and exemplary world-class institution”

<p>Bennett will also be a professor in MSU's <a href="http://humanmedicine.msu.edu">College of Human Medicine</a>. He most recently served as Northwestern University's inaugural associate provost for diversity and inclusion and its chief diversity officer. Bennett will report directly to President Stanley and work collaboratively with other university senior executives, deans, faculty, staff, and students, to develop and implement a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion plan. </p><p>Bennett shares his background and career path that has led him to this new and important position at MSU, and he talks about what attracted him to the position at MSU.</p><p>“As I learned about this opportunity at MSU and began to do my research, I realized that MSU has been a forerunner and innovator for a very long time as a land-grant institution,” says Bennett. “I was pleased to learn of MSU’s leading status as a global research institution and of its core values of equality, inclusion, and connectivity which do align with my own personal values. I’m learning and understanding more about the diverse and robust campus community that exists.</p><p>“I also was aware of the solid foundation that has been built at MSU over many years by a lot of people to really think about how to develop and launch work that is relevant and that can help support the current and emerging needs of the Spartan community.</p><p>“This is truly a transformative time at MSU and there is a renewed commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I was happy to learn about the strategic planning process that is ongoing at the institution along with the diversity, equity, and inclusion plan. I look forward to learning more about what those processes have developed and how we will integrate the diversity, equity, inclusion-related work and needs into the broader strategy.”</p><p>Bennett shares his definitions for diversity, equity, and inclusion. And he elaborates on the mission, vision, and values of the <a href="http://inclusion.msu.edu">Offic