The term "bide" is defined by the Oxford dictionnary as to "remain or stay somewhere." This definition falls in line with groups the BIDE Institute serves to represent and protect as they are here to stay. We are here to continue the advocacy and protection of these communities within our campus. BIDE in this sense takes on a double meaning, the second being that it is an acronym for Belonging, Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity- all of which are the goals of the Institute.

Most post-secondary institutions brand their diversity institutes as EDI, or some form of mixture of those letters. Implementing the B to create the BIDE Institute makes it clear that we are aiming to foster a sense of belonging through inclusivity, diversity, and equity. We consider ourselves a leader through the incusion of belonging. The initiatives we have planned take a hands-on approach to enhance student experience. We would have more than a webpage and policy-change- we would have actions to match the words.

The BIDE Institute is fully developed and operated by students. We serve to represent and advocate for all students on the University of Windsor campus. This Institute is built for the students, by the students, and because of the students.

While the University of Windsor has taken steps in implementing the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the BIDE Institute is here to work out of the Office of Student Experience in collaboration with the Office of Vice-President Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Being student-run has pushed our team to implement hands-on initiatives and create opportunities for marginalized and underrepresented communities on the university of Windsor campus.