Contact Faculty Affairs with questions about the Affinity Groups
As part of George Mason University's commitment to inclusive excellence, the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development supports several affinity groups.
Affinity groups—people with a shared interest or common goal—are open to all faculty (tenured, tenure-track, term, adjunct, administrative, and professional), doctoral students, and staff. Affinity groups:
- Provide our faculty, doctoral students, and staff with a sense of community, inclusion, and belonging
- Serve as spaces for discussion of issues that impact the success and well-being of our faculty, staff, and doctoral students
- Facilitate connections and professional partnerships and champion strategic efforts to support the success of their members
The Office of Human Resources coordinates several employee resources groups (ERGs) which are open to all classified staff, administrative/professional and instructional/research faculty, adjunct faculty, and non-student wage employees. Some groups are included below, or you can explore the complete list of support resources.
For more information about any of the affinity groups, contact Dr. Milagros (Millie) Rivera, director of faculty engagement and well-being.
Groups
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