The Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) develops leaders of sustainable businesses that address complex economic, social, and environmental challenges in a dynamic global environment. We develop entrepreneurially thinking graduates who are professional and technically competent. Our faculty create impact through teaching, research, and scholarship. The development of skills necessary for diverse contexts is at the very core of our mission. Along with the University of Vermont (UVM), we hold that diversity and academic excellence are inseparable.
In 2022, we designed a five-year action plan to uphold our foundational value of inclusive excellence and guide our continuing efforts in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Aligning with our mission and strategic plan, our Inclusive Excellence Action Plan (PDF) outlines our broad goals for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our unit, and provides key stakeholders, standards, and metrics to assess our progress.
The Grossman School of Business Inclusive Excellence Action Committee identified four main objectives on which to focus our efforts in the coming years:
- Recruit, retain, and support faculty, staff, and leadership who contribute to inclusive excellence in the Grossman School of Business
- Incorporate core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into academic life in GSB
- Ensure inclusive excellence in student enrollment, experience, and outcomes
- Foster a diverse and inclusive community in mission and environment
Our action committee meets regularly throughout the academic year to assess our progress in these areas, respond to emergent issues, and discuss strategies for furthering these goals.
AACSB Accreditation and DEI
The Grossman School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for continuing to meet the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum, and learner success. The AACSB holds member schools to rigorous standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We have used these standards below to form the foundation of our Inclusive Excellence Action plan for the years ahead. Read more information about AACSB DEI standards.