Office for Diversity Education and Advocacy
The Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) focuses on highlighting the Student Life curriculum of Identity, Community, Critical Thinking, and Cultural Appreciation. This office celebrates, embraces and promotes the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences, as well as the intersectionality of the different identities that each member of BC brings to the community. We seek to engage the many voices and perspectives that exist within our community through our varied programs and services.
DEI and Spiritual Life
We offer a variety of programs throughout the entire academic year and present students with opportunities to explore and engage in conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to increase understanding across differences and to enhance a more welcoming and a more inclusive campus climate for all. We prepare our students to live and work in community with others and we provide them with intercultural skills, awareness and knowledge they will need to be leaders in our global society.
Spiritual Life Programs
As a liberal arts college that educates the whole person—mind, body and spirit—Bridgewater encourages its members to actively pursue their spiritual path within an open, inclusive and supportive learning community. The College chaplain offers spiritual counsel and personal support to all members of the campus community.
Student Clubs and Organizations
DEI and Spiritual Life clubs bring people together to create awareness and appreciation for the many axes of identity. The office of DEI provides additional support and guidance to all identity clubs at BC.
IDEA Center
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (IDEA) Center is a space on campus intended to enhance, enrich, and elevate the identities of all our students. It celebrates and promotes the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences that each member of BC brings to the community. This space is used for a variety of DEI related programs and presents students with opportunities to explore and engage in conversations to enhance cultural understanding across differences. The IDEA Center has a multipurpose room that can be used for small meetings, a living room space for larger meetings, and a meditation and prayer space. The center is located at 112 College View Drive.