Office of Mission Integration and Institutional Belonging

The Office of Mission Integration and Institutional Belonging advances Barry University’s mission and core commitments by cultivating an inclusive culture where all are welcomed, valued, and empowered. We embrace differences, promote mutual respect and care, and expand the intellectual commons through dialogue rooted in the Dominican intellectual tradition. By integrating diverse ways of knowing and the wisdom of all communities, we foster a shared pursuit of truth and a sense of belonging that strengthens our common purpose.

We build community by creating learning environments where faculty, staff, and students can thrive. Our work provides pathways to live out Barry’s mission and engage the Core Commitments: Knowledge and Truth, Inclusive Community, Social Justice, and Collaborative Service. At the heart of what we do is the belief that authentic belonging is essential to the flourishing of our university community and to the search for truth.

Our Work Includes:

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    Faculty and Staff Formation

    We help faculty and staff cultivate inclusive classroom and campus environments. Through professional development, learning communities, and formative experiences grounded in the Adrian Dominican Charism, we promote mission-aligned pedagogical models and teaching practices.

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    Institutional Culture

    We nurture belonging across the university by building bridges between departments and perspectives, creating spaces for dialogue and shared learning. Programs that encourage listening, reflection, and mutual understanding foster a campus culture of human connection and social responsibility. 

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    Solidarity and Social Action

    We strengthen mission-driven partnerships and inspire courageous action. In solidarity with those on the margins, we engage collaboratively to promote understanding across differences and build inclusive, just communities.

Programs and Initiatives

Past Events

Latest News

  • Barry's Core Commitments Book Club Inspires Reflection and DialogueAugust 06, 2026

  • Bathsheba Auguste Receives Outstanding Student Inclusive Community AwardAugust 06, 2026

  • Black History Month Screening of Miami KingpinsFebruary 12, 2026

  • Redline Historical Bus TourFebruary 10, 2026

Inclusive Teaching Practices

Inclusive teaching practices are crucial to the Barry University commitment of providing each student with an educational experience in which they can learn, grow, and be themselves. No matter the department or discipline, your faculty role within the Barry community enables you to foster an environment of mutual respect and be a model of inclusivity. Through your example, you can show students that they are deserving of respect and are capable of success in the classroom and beyond. This page provides tips, best practices, and resources to help you forward the University's mission of building inclusive community.

  • We acknowledge that Barry University is located on land that is the ancestral and traditional territory of the Seminole and Miccosukee people. We humbly acknowledge that Native Americans hold a deep spiritual and cultural connection to this territory and are dedicated stewards of this land. We give honor and respect to the past, present, and future generations of the Taino, Tequesta, Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, and all First Nations people.

    We recognize the strength and resilience of Native Americans who have endured these irreconcilable hardships. We extend to them our gratitude as we live, work, and learn as guests upon this scarred land. We recognize the importance of indigenous culture in our community, the legacy of courage and fortitude, and their sustained presence. Through education and community service, Barry University will promote justice for these Nations and broaden public awareness of a captivating and often tragic history that has brought us to this moment in time. A time for healing, a time for honoring, a time to find ways to build a better future for generations to come.

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