Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-1081650
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-1081650
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2011
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Part II
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN ADMISSION OR ACCESS TO, OR TREATMENT OF EMPLOYMENT IN, ANY OF ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND ATHLETICS, ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, MARITAL OR PARENTAL STATUS, AGE, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, HANDICAP OR DISABILITY. THE COLLEGE COMPLIES WITH THE TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS, SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT AND REVENUE PROCEDURE 75-50 PROHIBITING SUCH DISCRIMINATION. ANYONE BELIEVING THAT HE OR SHE HAD EXPERIENCED ADVERSE TREATMENT MAY REGISTER A COMPLAINT WITH THE PRESIDENT'S ASSISTANT FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, ROOM 306, RAUCH ADMINISTRATION CENTER, BENTLEY UNIVERSITY, 175 FOREST STREET, WALTHAM, MA 02452, TELEPHONE 781-891-2907. THE UNIVERSITY'S NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS PUBLISHED IN STUDENT REGISTRATION MATERIALS, THE UNIVERSITY'S COURSE CATALOG, AND FOR THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS ON THE HUMAN RESOURCE WEBSITE.
FINANCIAL AID AND GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE
SCHEDULE E, LINE 6A
THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID FUNDS TO THE STUDENTS BASED ON GENERALLY ACCEPTED UNIFORM NON-DISCRIMINATORY METHODOLOGY.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
Employer identification number
04-1081650
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 3
BENTLEY IS ON ITS WAY TO BECOMING THE LEADING BUSINESS UNIVERSITY - MORE VIGOROUS, MORE ACCOMPLISHED, AND MORE RELEVANT TO THE WORLD OF BUSINESS AND EDUCATION THAN EVER BEFORE. TO FULLY REALIZE ITS POTENTIAL, BENTLEY WILL LEVERAGE ITS SINGULAR ATTRIBUTES AND BE MARKET-INFORMED IN DEFINING WHAT AN EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION SHOULD BE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. BENTLEY WILL CONTINUE PROVIDING THE WELL-ROUNDED, HIGHLY PERSONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT ONLY A PLACE-BASED, FACE-TO-FACE ENVIRONMENT CAN DELIVER, WHILE ENHANCING THIS EXPERIENCE WITH INNOVATIVE, TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED PLATFORMS. THE BUSINESS WORLD NEEDS GRADUATES WHO ARE SMART, NIMBLE, COMPASSIONATE MEN AND WOMEN AND WHO ARE PREPARED TO GET THINGS DONE FROM DAY ONE AND TO CONTINUE THEIR GROWTH TO BECOME HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, ETHICAL AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE LEADERS AND BENTLEY INTENDS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL THROUGH: ITS FACULTY OF OUTSTANDING TEACHER-SCHOLARS WHO BALANCE GREAT TEACHING IN THE CLASSROOM WITH RELEVANT, HIGH-IMPACT RESEARCH. CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN OUR TEACHER-SCHOLAR MODEL OF EDUCATION WILL ATTRACT MORE TOP-TIER STUDENTS/FACULTY, HELP IDENTIFY MARKET CHANGES, ENGAGE MORE ACADEMIC, CORPORATE AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS, AND GROW BENTLEY'S DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION. ITS PHYSICAL, TECHNOLOGICAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE DYNAMIC, CHANGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT CHARACTERIZES HIGHER EDUCATION TODAY. CONSTANTLY UPDATING AND IMPROVING THESE ENVIRONMENTS WILL SUPPORT AND ENHANCE STUDENT LIFE AND DIVERSITY AT BENTLEY. TAKEN TOGETHER, INVESTMENTS IN THESE TARGETED AREAS WILL ENSURE THAT BENTLEY GROWS IN STATURE AS A WELL-REGARDED, MARKET-INFORMED BUSINESS UNIVERSITY - A UNIVERSITY THAT PRODUCES HIGHLY RESPECTED RESEARCH AND IDEAS AND GRADUATES GREATLY IN DEMAND WHO WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS SMART, NIMBLE, COMPASSIONATE LEADERS. BENTLEY UNIVERSITY ENJOYS A STRONG POSITION IN MANY MAJOR RANKINGS INCLUDING: - US NEWS & WORLD REPORT - RANKED # 6 AMONG REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES AND ONE OF TOP 50 BEST BUSINESS PROGRAMS IN NATION; ALSO, NAMED AMONG THE TOP 100 IN THE NATION FOR ITS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, - BLOOMBERG'S BUSINESS WEEK - RANKED AMONG THE TOP 30 IN THE NATION FOR BEST UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOLS - ASPEN INSTITUTE - NAMED AS ONE TOP 100 WORLDWIDE FOR ITS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - SELECTED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2012 EDITION OF THE PRINCETON REVIEW GUIDE WHICH PROFILES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT DEMONSTRATE A NOTABLE COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS AT BENTLEY UNIVERSITY ARE ACCREDITED BY THE AACSB INTERNATIONAL (THE ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS). THE ACCREDITATION INDICATES THAT BENTLEY UNIVERSITY MEETS OR EXCEEDS ESTABLISHED STANDARDS, AS DETERMINED BY PERIODIC AACSB PEER GROUP REVIEW. THE AACSB QUALITY STANDARDS RELATE TO CURRICULUM, FACULTY RESOURCES, ADMISSION, DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, LIBRARY AND COMPUTER FACILITIES, FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND INTELLECTUAL CLIMATE. BENTLEY UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF ONLY TWO BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN THE U.S., AND 130 BUSINESS SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE, TO EARN EUROPEAN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (EQUIS) ACCREDITATION. EQUIS IS THE LEADING INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF QUALITY ASSESSMENT, IMPROVEMENT, AND ACCREDITATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. BENTLEY UNIVERSITY IS ALSO ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES INC. (NEASC), INDICATING THAT THE SCHOOL MEETS OR EXCEEDS ESTABLISHED STANDARDS, AS DETERMINED BY A PERIODIC PEER GROUP REVIEW. AS AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY, BENTLEY IS JUDGED TO HAVE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES AND INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY TO ACHIEVE ITS STATED PURPOSE THROUGH ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. CURRENTLY, BENTLEY OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAJOR IN 20 DISCIPLINES IN BUSINESS AND ARTS AND SCIENCES; GRADUATE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAJOR IN 11 DISCIPLINES INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED MS+MBA PROGRAM; AND PURSUE PHD PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY.
PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINES 4A-4D
LINE 4A INSTRUCTION: BENTLEY PLACES VITAL EMPHASIS ON THE QUALITY OF ITS TEACHER/SCHOLAR FACULTY. THE FACULTY IS COMMITTED TO ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM WHILE PURSUING A SCHOLARLY AND RESEARCH AGENDA IN SUPPORT OF THE TEACHING MISSION. BENTLEY ENHANCES TEACHING EXCELLENCE ACROSS CAMPUS THROUGH A NUMBER OF INITIATIVES INCLUDING MENTORING ACTIVITIES, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND PROMOTING THE SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING AND LEARNING. TO ADVANCE THE FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE, FOSTER CURRICULAR INNOVATION, ENHANCE TEACHING, AND INFORM AND IMPROVE BUSINESS PRACTICE, BENTLEY PROFESSORS PURSUE A RIGOROUS AGENDA OF SCHOLARSHIP AND APPLIED RESEARCH. MUCH OF THIS WORK IS TRANSDISCIPLINARY WITH FACULTY FROM THE BUSINESS DISCIPLINES AND THE ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLABORATING WITH ONE ANOTHER AS WELL AS WITH OUTSIDE SCHOLARS AND BUSINESS LEADERS. ACCORDINGLY, THE BENTLEY CLASSROOM BECOMES A LABORATORY FOR LEARNING WHEN HIGHLY RESPECTED SCHOLARS INTERACT WITH STIMULATED STUDENTS. LINE 4B AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S AUXILIARY SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE ROOM AND BOARD CAPABILITIES TO THE STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE TO LIVE ON THE CAMPUS. ABOUT 80 PERCENT OF FULL-TIME BENTLEY UNDERGRADUATES LIVE ON CAMPUS - AND AMONG FRESHMEN, THAT FIGURE IS APPROXIMATELY 98 PERCENT. FRESHMAN LIVE IN TRADITIONAL DORMITORY RESIDENCE HALLS WITH DOUBLE, TRIPLE, OR QUAD OCCUPANCY. UNDERCLASSMEN OPTIONS INCLUDE SUITES AND ONE, TWO, AND THREE BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH BATHROOMS AND KITCHENETTES. ALL STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM INDIVIDUAL ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND THE UNIVERSITY NETWORK IN THEIR OWN ROOM. OTHER AMENITIES INCLUDE ON-SITE LAUNDRY FACILITIES, AIR CONDITIONING, VENDING MACHINES, AND IN SOME BUILDINGS, GAME ROOMS AND WORKOUT FACILITIES. A RESIDENT ASSISTANT LIVES ON EACH FLOOR TO ASSIST STUDENTS. AT BENTLEY, THERE'S PLENTY FOR STUDENTS TO CHOOSE FROM WHEN HUNGRY. DINING SERVICES OFFERS A RANGE OF DELICIOUS AND CONVENIENT DINING OPTIONS FROM SEASONS DINING ROOM, OUR MAIN DINING HALL ON CAMPUS, TO SANDELLA'S FLATBREAD CAF, A NATIONAL CHAIN. LINE 4C STUDENT SERVICES: BENTLEY IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A SAFE, CIVIL AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY. ITS STAFF STRIVES TO DEVELOP A COMFORTABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE RULES AND NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE VITAL TO FOSTERING THE PERSONAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH FOR ALL ITS RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS. SAFETY AND CIVILITY ARE ACHIEVED BY THE JUDICIOUS APPLICATION OF COLLEGE RULES AND POLICIES TO PROMOTE PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. PERSONAL GROWTH AND INCLUSIVENESS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH STUDENT-CENTERED PROGRAMMING EFFORTS, HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES, BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND CREATING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. INTELLECTUAL GROWTH IS ALSO STIMULATED BY CREATING RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS THAT ALLOW STUDENTS TO PURSUE THE ACADEMIC ENDEAVORS WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A BENTLEY EDUCATION. THE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY OFFERS THE DIVERSE ARRAY OF STUDENTS AT BENTLEY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TO COMPLEMENT THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS. THERE ARE MORE THAN 100 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION AND NETWORKING, CHANCES TO CREATE, PLAN AND EXECUTE PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS, CHALLENGE AND EXPAND CURRENT VIEWS BY MEETING NEW PEOPLE AND HEARING NEW IDEAS, AND TO GAIN LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES. BY ACHIEVING THE GOALS STATED ABOVE, THE BENTLEY RESIDENTIAL CENTER SEEKS TO COMPLEMENT THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY AND PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME VALUABLE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. LINE 4D OTHER SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR OPERATING THE LIBRARY, THE ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY CENTER, ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE, CLIENT COMPUTER SERVICES AND OTHER SIMILAR ACADEMIC SERVICES.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A FULL AND COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND ALL ITS ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES WAS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE UNIVERSITY'S TRUSTEE AUDIT COMMITTEE IN MID APRIL FOR ITS REVIEW. UPON COMPLETION OF THAT REVIEW, THE COMPLETE FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD IN EARLY MAY PRIOR TO FILING.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, BE ASSOCIATED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITH COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY DECISION IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. EACH TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AS WELL AS DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. WHEN SUCH A RELATIONSHIP EXISTS, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES THAT SUCH TRANSACTIONS BE CONDUCTED AT ARMS' LENGTH, WITH TERMS THAT ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN, OR GOVERNANCE OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONSULTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. WHEN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE UNIVERSITY.
COMPENSATION POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15C
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE SALARY AND BENEFIT COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND ALL OFFICERS. THIS INCLUDES REVIEW OF OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FORM 990, GENERAL SALARY SURVEYS AND STUDIES, AND REQUIRES APPROVAL BY THE FULL BOARD.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE UNIVERSITY'S PRINCIPAL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS, ARE FILED WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATE AND THEREFORE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE INDIVIDUAL FORMS SIGNED BY TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION BUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS CONTAINED IN THE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, BE ASSOCIATED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITH COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY HAS WRITTEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY DECISION IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. EACH TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AS WELL AS DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. WHEN SUCH A RELATIONSHIP EXISTS, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES THAT SUCH TRANSACTIONS BE CONDUCTED AT ARM'S LENGTH, WITH TERMS THAT ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN OR GOVERNANCE OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONSULTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ENTITIES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE UNIVERSITY. WHEN SUCH RELATIONSHIPS EXIST, MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE THE ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT IN THE BEST OF INTEREST OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE UNIVERSITY'S FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OF THE MASSACHUSETT'S ATTORNEY GENERAL.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 4,129,000 CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP -15,962,000 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST TRUST 679,000 CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS -2,000 CHANGE IN PLEDGE VALUATIONS -1,943,000 ENDOWMENT RETURN UTILIZED IN OPERATIONS -7,333,000 --------------- TOTAL -20,432,000
SCH. K, PART V
AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE FISCAL PERIOD, THE UNIVERSITY DEVELOPED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS ANY VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO A VOLUNTARY CLOSING AGREEMENT PROGRAM WHERE SELF-REMEDIATION MAY BE UNAVAILABLE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.