Rutgers Forward

In New Brunswick, a steering committee–guided by co-chairs for each priority drawn from academic and administrative leadership–developed the diversity strategic plan. A phased approach was adopted with an emphasis on shaping high level, cross-cutting goals and action steps identified that will guide early actions and investments.

In Newark, the Chancellor’s leadership team served as the steering committee and utilized the diversity strategic planning process as an opportunity to revisit and extend the RU–N strategic plan, “Where Opportunity Meets Excellence.” Subsequently, the deans of RU–N’s schools will be working on individual plans that cascade from our institutional priorities and build upon strengths in their areas.

In Camden, a steering committee was formed to engage students, faculty, staff, alumni, local residents, and other stakeholders. The working groups assisted in the development of the recommendations and metrics that formed the basis of the diversity strategic plan. 

In RBHS, diversity strategic planning was incorporated into the revision of the One RBHS: The Way Forward 2022-2027 strategic planning process. As a result, a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is integrated through the five unifying theme-based goals and four mission-based goals.

Chancellor-led units have now defined unique paths forward that reflect their organizational history, local context, and aspirations. This final section outlines the university level strategies that will support the fulfillment of campus goals and specify how we will invest resources to realize the institutional commitment to diversity.

Our commitment when the planning process began was to not let perfect be the enemy of the good. We are determined to show through our actions that the institutional commitment to diversity is more than just words. We are building a beloved community.