School of Management establishes Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee

AS many organizations across the nation consider the role they play in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, leaders in the Binghamton University School of Management have been reflecting on what they can do as well.

“It has become a critical issue for society, meaning it has become a critical issue for us,” says Dean Upinder Dhillon.

With a goal of formulating long-term strategic initiatives, SOM established a Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee made up of faculty and staff. Chaired by Sara Reiter, professor of accounting, the committee plans to address areas such as recruiting diverse students and faculty, improving the classroom experience, and training faculty and staff.

“It’s an important issue, and we’re seeing many of the employers who recruit our students doing a lot in this area as well,” Reiter says.

We don’t just want to invest in this area, we want to see progress.

To kick things off,