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
2012
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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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
................................................
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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
.....
20
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
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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
2012
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?
......................
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?
......................................
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?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
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) 2012
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012
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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, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, HANDICAP, DISABILITY, OR OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED CLASSIFICATIONS. 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) 2012
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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
2012
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 1
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM: A BENTLEY EDUCATION IS AN UNPARALLELED FUSION OF BUSINESS AND THE ARTS AND SCIENCES. BENTLEY'S EXPANSIVE CURRICULUM, FOCUSING ON BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE LIBERAL ARTS, PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH NUMEROUS OPTIONS, INCLUDING A LIBERAL STUDIES MAJOR, FOR SHAPING AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT FITS THEIR SKILLS, INTERESTS, AND CAREER GOALS. THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS AT BENTLEY MAJOR IN BUSINESS, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ENROLLED IN A BASIC CORE OF LIBERAL ARTS COURSES. BENTLEY ALSO OFFERS SEVERAL OUTSTANDING MAJORS IN ARTS AND SCIENCES. IN ADDITION, NEARLY 800 OF BENTLEY'S 4,000 UNDERGRADUATES DOUBLE-MAJOR IN BUSINESS AND BENTLEY'S INNOVATIVE LIBERAL STUDIES MAJOR (LSM). BENTLEY IS ONE OF THE FEW INSTITUTIONS WHERE A DOUBLE-MAJOR IN BUSINESS AND ARTS AND SCIENCES IS DESIGNED TO BE COMPLETED IN FOUR YEARS. THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AT BENTLEY OFFERS A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC STUDIES. STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE A MAJOR THAT ENABLES THEM TO DEVELOP EXPERTISE IN A SPECIFIC AREA OF BUSINESS OR PURSUE AN ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE, INCLUDING MAJORS IN HISTORY, GLOBAL STUDIES, LIBERAL ARTS, MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, MEDIA AND CULTURE, OR PHILOSOPHY. IN EITHER CASE, STUDIES ARE CHARACTERIZED BY A BALANCE OF BUSINESS AND GENERAL EDUCATION SELECTIONS -- THE BEST COMBINATION FOR PREPARING TOMORROW'S PROFESSIONALS. THE BUSINESS SKILLS THAT STUDENTS DEVELOP ARE ENHANCED BY A CURRICULUM THAT INTEGRATES THE USE OF COMPUTERS AS TOOLS OF ANALYSIS, DECISION-MAKING AND MANAGEMENT. MOREOVER, STUDENTS GAIN FROM THEIR INTERACTION WITH EXPERIENCED FACULTY WHO ARE BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS AND SCHOLARS IN THEIR FIELDS. EIGHTY-THREE PERCENT HOLD DOCTORAL DEGREES. BENTLEY PROVIDES FACULTY WITH THE RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR QUALITY RESEARCH AND TEACHING. GRADUATE PROGRAM: TODAY'S BUSINESS WORLD THRIVES ON INFORMATION AND INNOVATION -- BOTH OF WHICH DRIVE MBA AND MS PROGRAMS AT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT BENTLEY UNIVERSITY, A LEADER AMONG BUSINESS GRADUATE SCHOOLS IN BOSTON. THE UNIVERSITY COMBINES DISTINCTIVE PROGRAMS, RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES TO MAXIMIZE RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN PURSUING A BUSINESS GRADUATE PROGRAM IN BOSTON. THE THREE MBA PROGRAMS AND SEVEN MS PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP STUDENTS WITH BROAD-BASED SKILLS IN COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP AND OTHER CRUCIAL BUSINESS FUNCTIONS, WHILE ALSO ALLOWING ONE TO DEVELOP SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE IN A FIELD OF INTEREST. INDUSTRY LEADERS PLAY A KEY ROLE IN DEVELOPING MASTERS PROGRAMS IN BOSTON THAT DELIVER THE SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN A GIVEN FIELD. BENTLEY'S PROFESSORS ARE ACTIVE SCHOLARS AND RESEARCHERS, WHOSE OWN WORK IN BUSINESS ENRICHES COURSES AND CLASS DISCUSSIONS. STUDIES WILL BE ENHANCED THROUGH CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH CLASSMATES, WHO COME FROM ACROSS THE WORLD AND REPRESENT A CROSS-SECTION OF FIELDS AND INDUSTRIES. THIS EXPOSURE TO DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES PROVIDES ONE WITH FRESH INSIGHTS INTO BUSINESS ISSUES. TODAY'S GRADUATE STUDENTS ALSO WILL BENEFIT FROM A COLLECTION OF HIGH-TECH LEARNING LABS, WHERE EXPERIENCE USING THE LATEST SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE WILL HELP A STUDENT HIT THE GROUND RUNNING IN THE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS ARRAY OF HIGH-TECH RESOURCES, UNIQUE AMONG BUSINESS GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN BOSTON, ENSURES THAT THE DEDICATED STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO FORGE IMMEDIATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN YOUR CURRICULUM AND REAL-WORLD BUSINESS NEEDS AND DEMANDS. DOCTORAL PROGRAM: THE TWO BENTLEY PHD PROGRAMS (IN ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS) ARE BOTH THEMATICALLY FOCUSED AROUND BUSINESS, SOCIETY AND TECHNOLOGY. THE BUSINESS-FOCUSED PHD PROGRAMS ARE ENHANCED BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FACULTY IN ARTS AND SCIENCES, WHO WORK ALONGSIDE FACULTY IN THE BUSINESS DISCIPLINES. THIS ENSURES THAT THE STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A BROAD LIBERAL EDUCATION, AS WELL AS ACQUIRING DEPTH IN A PARTICULAR FIELD OF STUDY. THE UNIVERSITY BELIEVES A BROAD YET DEEP EDUCATION BETTER EQUIPS ONE FOR A CAREER IN EITHER ACADEMIA OR BUSINESS. EDUCATING STUDENTS TO BE EFFECTIVE AND CREATIVE LEADERS IN A COMPLEX GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT IS CENTRAL TO BENTLEY'S MISSION. FACULTY EXCELS AT TEACHING, THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM, AND THE DISSEMINATION OF RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE. BENTLEY EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR PROMOTING AND RECOGNIZING FACULTY EXCELLENCE IN THE CLASSROOM. UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS AT BENTLEY UNIVERSITY ARE ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS (AACSB). 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, ADMISSIONS, DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, LIBRARY AND COMPUTER FACILITIES, FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND INTELLECTUAL CLIMATE. 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. NEASC ACCREDITATION APPLIES TO BENTLEY AS A WHOLE, AND PROVIDES A REASONABLE ASSURANCE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO ITS STUDENTS. AS PART OF A REGULAR TEN-YEAR CYCLE OF REVIEW BY NEASC'S COMMISSION ON INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (CIHE), BENTLEY HAS UNDERGONE A COMPREHENSIVE SELF-STUDY PROCESS WHICH CULMINATED IN A 10 YEAR ACCREDITATION IN JANUARY 2014. THIS WAS A RESULT OF A VISIT TO CAMPUS BY A TEAM OF PEER EVALUATORS IN MARCH 2013. 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. INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITED BY EQUIS MUST DEMONSTRATE NOT ONLY HIGH GENERAL QUALITY IN ALL DIMENSIONS OF THEIR ACTIVITIES, BUT ALSO A HIGH DEGREE OF INTERNATIONALIZATION. WITH COMPANIES RECRUITING WORLDWIDE, MORE STUDENTS CHOOSING TO OBTAIN THEIR EDUCATION OUTSIDE THEIR HOME COUNTRIES, AND SCHOOLS BUILDING ALLIANCES ACROSS BORDERS AND CONTINENTS, THERE IS A RAPIDLY GROWING NEED FOR EACH GROUP TO BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THOSE INSTITUTIONS IN ANY OTHER COUNTRY THAT DELIVER HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, ACCORDING TO EQUIS.
PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINES 4A-4D
LINE 4A, INSTRUCTION (CONTINUED): 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 (CONTINUED): 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, DINING SERVICES OFFERS A RANGE OF DELICIOUS AND CONVENIENT DINING OPTIONS. LINE 4C, STUDENT SERVICES (CONTINUED): 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 PROGRAM SERVICES: BENTLEY'S BUSINESS-ORIENTED HIGH-TECH CENTERS AND LEARNING FACILITIES GIVE STUDENTS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH THE LATEST HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE IN FINANCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MARKETING, ACCOUNTING AND LANGUAGES. MOST CLASSES INCORPORATE PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS THAT MAKE USE OF THE SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE AVAILABLE IN THESE FACILITIES, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO APPLY CONCEPTS LEARNED IN CLASS. THE CENTERS AND LABS - ALL AMONG THE FIRST OF THEIR KIND IN HIGHER EDUCATION - FEATURE THE SAME HIGH-END HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE THAT BUSINESSES USE. OUR ACADEMIC CENTERS ENRICH STUDENTS WITH RESOURCES AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN ARTS, ETHICS, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES.
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 TIMELY FOR ITS REVIEW. UPON COMPLETION OF THAT REVIEW, THE COMPLETE FORM 990 AS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 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 15
SALARY AND BENEFIT COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND ALL OFFICERS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED IN ADVANCE OF ANY PAYMENT BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO IS INDEPENDENT OF MANAGEMENT AND FREE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THEIR EXERCISE OF INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT. 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 AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE POSTED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. THE UNIVERSITY'S FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
990, PART XI, LINE 9
CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP $11,353,000 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST TRUST $ (238,000) CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT RETIREMENT COSTS $ (106,000) TOTAL $11,009,000
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.