2023 Report on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We need to use everything in our power to make sure that people here feel embraced, included, and that we thrive as an organization. That's why we're committed to DEI as a central part of our culture here at Rice Business.

Peter Rodriguez

Dean
Professor of Strategic Management 

Diversity by the Numbers

Measuring and reporting data about the composition of our community is important and supportive of our efforts to achieve greater inclusiveness. Yet, we recognize that beyond the numbers lies a set of unique narratives that sit at the core of our school’s vibrant and diverse community. Our faculty, staff, and students encompass a rich mosaic of life experiences and backgrounds, and we acknowledge and embrace each member of our collective. Our success depends on recruiting, developing, and retaining members of the Rice Business community whose unique perspectives and experiences are appreciated and valued.

Full-Time MBA

The Full-Time MBA Class of 2024 includes 42% international students. For more demographic information visit the MBA Admissions Class Profile.

 
 
 
 

Professional MBA - Weekend

The Professional MBA Class of 2024 includes 6% international students. For more demographic information visit the MBA Admissions Class Profile.

 
 
 
 

Professional MBA - Evening

The Professional MBA Class of 2024 includes 6% international students. For more demographic information visit the MBA Admissions Class Profile.

 
 
 
 

Executive MBA

The Executive MBA Class of 2024 includes 6% international students. For more demographic information visit the MBA Admissions Class Profile.

 
 
 
 

Ph.D. in Business

 
 

Master of Accounting

The average class size of Masters of Accounting program is 35 students. For more demographic information visit the MAcc Class Profile.

 
 

Online MBA

The Online MBA cohorts fluctuate between 0-4% international students. For more demographic information visit the MBA Admissions Class Profile.

 
 
 

Hybrid MBA

2023 marks the inaugural Hybrid MBA class. For more information about the Hybrid MBA visit business.rice.edu/hybrid-mba.

 
 
 
 

Faculty

 
 
 

Staff

 
 

 


 


Our Values

The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion seeks to foster positive, productive collaboration among all members of a diverse Rice Business community—students, faculty, staff, alumni and other stakeholders. By ensuring that every member of the community feels welcomed, valued and respected, our efforts will help to create and sustain a community well-versed and equipped with competencies and resources necessary to succeed in a world that recognizes and embraces our individual and collective uniqueness. This year, we are proud to be recognized as No. 7 for Greatest Resources for Minority Students by the Princeton Review.

Diversity

— Psychological, physical, and social differences that occur among all individuals; including but not limited to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, and learning styles.

 

Equity

— Guarantee of fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups. The principle of equity acknowledges that there are historically underserved and underrepresented populations and that fairness regarding these unbalanced conditions is needed to assist equality in the provision of effective opportunities to all groups.

 

Inclusion

— The act of creating environments in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate. An inclusive and welcoming climate embraces differences and offers respect in words and actions for all people.

 

Collectively, all three of these are necessary to create a culture at Rice Business where we respect and value our differences, leveraging them as sources of strength and innovation — on campus — and in the business world.

Meet Our Team

Constance Elise Porter
Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Associate Clinical Professor of Marketing
Lina Bell
Executive Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion