What are Employee Resource Groups?
At Northwest Missouri State University, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led communities that bring together faculty and staff who share common interests, backgrounds, experiences, or concerns. ERGs must be consistent with Northwest Missouri State University’s core values and contribute to the professional and personal growth of their group members, foster a sense of community, and advance the university’s mission. ERGs cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment at Northwest, providing employees opportunities for networking and community building.
These groups are open to all employees, whether you identify with the group’s focus or are an ally looking to learn and support others.
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The mission of the Association of Black Employees is to empower black employees in a rural higher education institution.
The mission of the Association of LGBTQ+ Employees is to foster an inclusive, open campus community, advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and asexual people.
Affinity groups are designed to create safe spaces for members to share and process experiences. As allies, our affinity group also allows participants the opportunity to identify ways in which we can appropriately use our privilege to bring about social change. We attend Diversity and Inclusion (DI) events and collaborate with other DI Affinity groups in a supporting role as requested/desired.
The purpose of the Young Professionals group is to provide a welcoming space for Northwest employees, whether young in years or young at heart, to promote the professional growth, personal wellbeing, and retention of faculty and staff just beginning their professional careers at Northwest. This purpose can be achieved through networking and social events, professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, resource sharing, issue education, and other initiatives. For More information, email GKENNEDY@nwmissouri.edu.
The Community Connections group builds meaningful exchanges within the Maryville community among individuals of diverse backgrounds in order to bridge barriers and celebrate differences.
