Looking for Faculty/Staff Members to Lead LGBTQ+ Affinity Group

The Office of Diversity and Community Engagement is looking for faculty/staff members (2 total) to the lead the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group. 

UHart’s affinity groups are part of the University's strategic efforts to ensure an inclusive environment where employees experience a greater sense of belonging and engagement, and where all are empowered to succeed. Affinity groups are voluntary associations composed of faculty and staff and are formed around shared identities, purposes, and common interests. These can include race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, etc. Each affinity group determines its own scope and priorities with a primary focus to develop and improve the campus climate by increasing the presence of diverse faculty and staff.  In short, affinity groups benefit the entire university. 

OBJECTIVES OF UHART’S AFFINITY GROUPS:

• Campus engagement: foster professional development, social networking, and peer mentorship
• Support the recruiting and retaining of a diverse talent: recruit, hire, and retain skilled staff, faculty, and administrators that reflect the diversity of the students that we serve
• Advocacy: advocate for policies and programs to meet the needs of members of underrepresented groups, address campus leadership regarding common concerns with a collective voice
• Educate: broaden cultural awareness on campus
• Celebrate: spotlight the achievements and accomplishments of staff and faculty

If you are interested in leading the LGBTQ+ affinity group, please reach out to Chris Grant, Executive Director for the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement or Jen Conley, Associate Director Human Resource Development.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or recommendations. Additional information can also be found within the Affinity Group Handbook.