GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College was accepted to participate in the Council of Independent Colleges/Association of College and University Educators program Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community. This program aligns with both the Thiel 2026 strategic plan, and recent changes from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that now embed diversity, equity, and inclusion language throughout the standards of the College’s accreditation.
The opening presentation in the Belong program was held on February 28. A public viewing for members of the Thiel community was available in Bly Hall of the Academic Center.
Later this spring, Vice President for Student Life and Athletics and Dean of Students Mike McKinney, Ed.D. ’02 and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Greg Q. Butcher, Ph.D. will be organizing additional sessions to support this program.
‘It Takes a Village’ is the first of Belong’s live quarterly webinar series featuring DEI practitioners and experts that address issues of inclusivity and belonging, introducing practical approaches that can be implemented right away. The interactive 60-minute webinar provided faculty, staff, and administrators with practical approaches to mitigate unintended bias in everyday interactions with students and each other.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.