Vision
Cultivating an inclusive internal culture amongst faculty, staff, and students and strengthening relationships with alumni, corporate partners, and the community.
Building a Culture of Belonging
At the Broad College of Business, community is the foundation of excellence. Fostering a sense of belonging—where every student, faculty member, staff colleague, alumnus, and partner feels valued—drives our shared purpose and collective success.
Through our Community Outreach and Belonging initiative, we bring together two essential commitments:
- Strengthening our internal culture by promoting inclusion, transparency, and development; and
- Expanding our external relationships with alumni, corporate, and community partners to enhance engagement and impact.
This initiative is part of the updated Broad Strategic Plan and directly aligns with Michigan State University’s framework of Access, Opportunity, and Excellence, ensuring that every Spartan has the tools, pathways, and encouragement to thrive.
How We Foster Inclusive Communities
Fostering inclusive communities means intentionally creating an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and supported. This includes ensuring everyone can meaningfully engage in academic, professional, and social activities—both within Broad and throughout the wider MSU network.
The Broad College promotes inclusion at every level of operation, from classroom practices to community engagement. We regularly assess progress through surveys, feedback, and data to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
The Broad College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is reflected in the people who lead it. Through their work, the college fosters belonging, advances faculty and staff success, and strengthens connections with students, alumni, corporate partners, and the broader community. Together, they ensure that Broad remains a welcoming, high-performing, and purpose-driven environment aligned with Michigan State University’s values of access, opportunity, and excellence.
The Broad College’s Faculty Excellence Advocate and Director of Community Outreach and Belonging are here to support our internal communities.
Meet Our Team
Chris Hogan
Faculty Excellence Advocate
hogan@broad.msu.edu
(517) 355‑7486
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Chris Hogan serves as the Faculty Excellence Advocate (FEA) for the Broad College of Business, a strategic leadership role that advances faculty and academic specialist success across all ranks, appointment types, and career stages.
The FEA collaborates with college leadership, academic units, and university offices to promote a supportive, high-performing, and collegial faculty environment aligned with MSU’s standards of academic excellence. In this role, Chris champions transparent and effective faculty development practices, ensuring policies and processes support the recruitment, retention, advancement, and recognition of outstanding faculty.
Through confidential guidance and partnership with college leaders, she helps foster a positive and collaborative academic culture that empowers faculty to excel in research, teaching, and service.
Scot Wright
Director of Community Outreach and Belonging
wrigh939@msu.edu
(517) 353‑4565
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As Director of Community Outreach and Belonging, Scot Wright leads strategic initiatives that strengthen the Broad College’s inclusive culture and deepen its connections with students, alumni, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
In this role, Scot focuses on fostering belonging and engagement across all areas of the college and advancing partnerships that expand access and opportunity. He works closely with Broad’s Graduate Programs team to identify gaps, design roadmaps, and set measurable goals that demonstrate tangible value for students and the broader college community.
Guided by a systems-thinking approach, Scot brings people and processes together to build sustainable collaborations that address recruitment and belonging challenges across Broad’s programs. His leadership helps ensure that the Broad College continues to grow as a welcoming, connected, and forward-looking community.
Climate Survey Library
Understanding our community’s voices is essential to guiding progress and strengthening belonging. The Broad College conducts bi-annual climate surveys with students, faculty, and staff to assess perceptions of inclusion, transparency, development, and engagement. Findings from these surveys inform our ongoing efforts to strengthen communication, belonging, and professional growth.
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Fall 2024 Broad College Climate Survey Report
Student satisfaction rose to 86.6% (from 73.3% in 2022); employee satisfaction rose to 70.7% (from 61.9%). These results show measurable progress in communication, recognition, and belonging.
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Fall 2022 Broad College Climate Survey Report
The baseline survey identified themes of transparency, belonging, and recognition—providing the foundation for Broad’s community-building initiatives.