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ACTION: Racial Justice and Equity, April 2025

April 2025 - Issue 9

Welcome to the latest edition of ACTION, Bridgewater State University’s newsletter devoted to issues of racial justice and equity. In it, you will find stories about the ways the institution is using data to track student performance – both individually and within key demographic groups, to provide academic interventions when necessary. You’ll also read about COIL, a cost-effective way to connect students with their peers around the world in the name of cultural exchange, as well as the recent service trip to the Ninth Ward of New Orleans taken during spring break. Enjoy!

Ms. Diane Bell and Dr. Jakari Griffith

Co-Publisher’s Message

What does it mean to cultivate justice? For many of our students, it begins by stepping beyond the classroom and into communities where equity, resilience, and environmental stewardship are not just values but parts of the community fabric.

Read the message from Dr. Jakari Griffith and Diane Bell »

Featured Stories

Dr. Uma Shama, professor of mathematics

Class Acts

Data-driven practices in the classroom promote success for all students

Gwen Gacek (r) and other BSU student in New Orleans on 2025 alternative spring break volunteer trip

Alternative Spring Break

Student reflects on recent service trip to New Orleans

student silo walking in DMF

A New Standard

Forward-looking approaches help ensure all students stay enrolled and succeed

Students participate in online learning

Connections Near and Far

COIL exposes faculty and students to other cultures, without ever leaving the classroom

Action: Racial Justice and Equity at BSU

Action: Racial Justice and Equity at BSU is designed to provide tangible examples of how the university is working to advance the cause of racial justice and equity through its commitment to implementing the recommendations from the Special Presidential Task Force on Racial Justice. This e-magazine is distributed by the Division of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications.

Questions or story ideas about racial justice and equity at BSU? Email action@bridgew.edu.