Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs)

 

Purpose:
 

  • (EAGs) are led and comprised of employees from across the university who come together to network with and mentor one another based on shared identities, common interests, and/or experiences​
     
  • EAGs can sponsor activities related to the mission and strategic objectives of the university​
     
  • EAGs create an opportunity for a welcoming and inclusive work environment that can increase employee engagement and assist with recruitment and retention​

      • Process to Establish an ERG​

    • Interested employees must complete the Application for Creation of an EAG form​
    • Human Resources (HR) and Department of Cultural &Global Engagement (DCGE) will review application submissions.
    • Approved EAGs will be contacted to review mission, given information on how to proceed and provide support (Note: You will need at least 5 members to have an EAG) ​

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      EAG Roadmap

    • Discuss what connections and interests EAG members want to build and/or expand upon​
    • What types of meaningful activities can EAG members engage in?​
    • How would EAG sponsorship or participation in these activities further the strategic pillars, and/or the 10-Point Action Plan to Advance Racial Justice? ​
    • Are there clear metrics/outcomes of the activities that align to one or more of the above?

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    • Identify a leader or co-leaders
    • Develop a strategy aligned to the EAG’s goals and host 2-3 activities annually​
    • Consult with Human Resources to outline plan to communicate initiatives and increase recruitment
    • Network with other EAGs and provide information to new employees​

    • Determine what types of activities your EAG would like to host; Consider using the EAG Activity Plan as a template for planning purposes
    • Consider reporting activities and associated metrics at the end of each year using the EAG Annual Report Template
    • Maintain a membership list and schedule times, dates, and locations for meetings
    • Share ideas and seek guidance from Human Resources

    • Ensure EAG’s goals are aligned to the university’s strategic pillars or 10-Point Action Plan to Advance Racial Justice
    • Offer guidance and feedback
    • Identify partnership opportunities across the university for workshops, activities, and speakers on relevant topics
    • Champion EAG initiatives