{"id":2510,"date":"2020-10-09T15:14:58","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T19:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/oie\/?page_id=2510"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T18:15:39","slug":"mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/student-center-belonging-community\/mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission & Guiding Principles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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“We are\u00a0committed to dismantling systems of oppression by actively centering <\/strong>and <\/strong>celebrating the voices and experiences of historically marginalized student identities. We foster belonging by creating spaces that encourage agency, awareness, and self-advocacy. We collaborate with students to explore their identities, develop community, and build connections through programs grounded in intersectionality, equity, and justice.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our work centers around three guiding principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Programs and events that help students build a sense of belonging and shared identity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Connection<\/h3>
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Programs and events that intentionally build relationships and connect students with others in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Support<\/h3>
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Programs and events that provide direct resources, guidance, and\/or skill development to help students succeed academically, personally, or professionally.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who We Are<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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About The Center<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Mission & Guiding Principles<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Meet the Team<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tWelcome Class of 2030! This week we kicked off Pre<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Welcome\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tThe SCBC team ventured off to Portland today for o<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tLast night we held our first Community Dinner of t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Last\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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