Engagement, Culture, and Organizational Effectiveness
We empower people of all backgrounds to thrive in business and make businesses thrive.
The well-being and belonging of our students, staff, and faculty are a priority. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where every Wisconsin School of Business community member can grow.
Progress requires embedding values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into the DNA of our community.
Fostering an Inclusive Culture
Engagement and belonging
Create a supportive workplace culture where every WSB community member feels engaged and valued.
Provide resources and guidance to departments and individuals to aid in building an inclusive climate.
Inclusive leadership development
Develop strategies to build knowledge and skills required to lead effectively.
Collaborate with school leadership on effective team building, engagement, and conflict resolution.
Organizational effectiveness
Analyze organizational data on students, faculty, and staff experiences.
Partner with human resources to optimize processes, structures, and mechanisms for feedback.
Living Our Values
Care
We approach our interactions and relationships with compassion and empathy.
Collaboration
We share ideas and work together to innovate and build partnerships.
Humility
We value everyone for who they are and make space for their unique perspectives.
Growth
We aim to expand our understanding and approach everything with an open mind.
Accountability
We live our values by seeking ongoing feedback and taking responsibility.
An Ongoing Commitment
Embedding Inclusion in the Curriculum
Undergraduate students learn about social identities and cultures, as well as inclusive engagement, through an inclusive Leadership Badge.
Graduate students receive inclusive leadership training as an integral part of orientation programs and leadership development is woven throughout the curriculum.
Learn more about inclusive leadership in the graduate programs:
Each Wisconsin Business PhD cohort brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds, creating an enriching environment in which to learn from each other’s differing perspectives.
Executive education offerings include professional development programs and certificates for inclusive skill-building at the individual and organizational levels through the Center for Professional and Executive Development (CPED).
Advancing Progress Through Partnership
The Consortium
WSB is a founding member of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, which advances historically underrepresented individuals by assisting in recruiting efforts.
Forté Foundation
WSB works with the Forté Foundation to increase the number of women in leadership positions in business.
PhD Project
The PhD Project was founded on the premise that advancements in workplace diversity can be propelled forward by increasing the diversity of business school faculty.
Partnerships with HBCUs
Partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)—such as faculty and student exchanges—advance diverse relationships.
Office of Engagement, Culture, and Organizational Effectiveness
The Office of Engagement, Culture, and Organizational Effectiveness supports the creation and sustainability of fair and comprehensive practices and policies that enable the WSB community to grow, engage, and thrive.
Binnu Palta Hill
Binnu guides the strategy for enhancing engagement and fostering an inclusive culture among WSB students, faculty, and staff. She has taught in the Wisconsin MBA programs and teaches inclusive leadership and organizational effectiveness in the Center for Professional and Executive Development.
Sirinda Pairin
Siri assists in the implementation of strategy and initiatives related to culture, climate, engagement, and belonging. She also serves as a resource and liaison for stakeholders across the school.
Resources
- Report harassment, discrimination, and bias
- Addressing hostile and intimidating behavior
- Office of Compliance
- Employee Disability Resources office
- Employee Assistance Office
- Employee Ombuds Office
- McBurney Disability Resource Center
- Office of Student Assistance and Support
- Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards