Longtime college staff member Marcus Bennett, Ed.D., begins serving as Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) beginning July 1.
Bennett, who holds a doctorate in community college leadership and a certifcate on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace, has worked at NMC for more than a decade. He is currently associate dean of campus and residence life.
“I am proud to have the opportunity to help our college grow in this area. I’ve seen frsthand some of the challenges our students face and am inspired by the commitment of our NMC community to create positive change,” said Bennett. He has also been a member of NMC’s DEI advisory committee, chartered by President Nick Nissley in summer 2020.
DEI duties will comprise half of Bennett’s job. He will continue as associate dean of campus life. Establishment of the new position fulflls a key objective within the DEI area of NMC’s strategic plan, NMC Next.
➤ Read more about the plan and see progress trackers at
nmc.edu/strategic-plan