DEI celebrates the variety of identities and common interests in the workplace! Affinity groups and employee resource groups are creative ways to promote retention by encouraging communities to connect to foster a sense of belonging through a common purpose or shared sense of identity.
- Learn more about 亚洲情色's active employee affinity groups or active alumni affinity groups.
- If you are interested in forming an employee affinity group, please contact pss@binghamton.edu.
- If you are interested in forming an alumni affinity group, please contact Tenley Peak, associate director of alumni affinity programs.
Establishing an Affinity Group
If the University does not currently have an affinity group that interests you, we encourage you to start your own. Below are a few ideas for creating affinity groups.
- Identify affinity group leadership. It is recommended that leadership consist of no more than one to two individuals. The leadership will work to maintain and manage the group, set the agenda for meetings and lead activity planning.
- Develop a mission/vision statement. Define the group鈥檚 purpose, including both short and long-term goals.
- Determine a group name. The group name should communicate who the group serves, i.e. Black Staff Affinity Group. However, creativity is encouraged.
- Establish goals and objectives. Ensure that the goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound.
- Register your affinity group with the Office of Equity and Access and Professional Staff Senate.
- Complete the annual affinity group assessment. Each year, the Office of Equity and Access issues an evaluative survey to identify opportunities for support and assess the group鈥檚 impact.
Affinity Group Best Practices
Review the following suggestion for maintaining a robust and engaged affinity group.
Recruit members: Identify those on campus who might benefit from the affinity group and establish a plan to invite them to join.
Create an engagement schedule: Determine how often the group will meet and maintain a consistent schedule.
Organize social opportunities: Include dedicated time for social activities.
Partner with other campus groups: The Office of Equity and Access is available to provide resources and to discuss opportunities and challenges. Consider reaching out to the Professional Staff Senate and other relevant campus groups.