January 2021 Newsletter

In many higher education and corporate settings, affiliate groups have arisen. The role of these groups has been to make the workplace a less alienating or isolating environment. Examples of affiliate groups include the University of Illinois Asian American Faculty/Staff Association (founded in 1991), the University of Missouri Black Faculty/Staff Organization (founded in the late 1970s), BNY Mellon Bank LGBTQ+ Global Network (regional offices – many founded in the late 1990s) or the State Farm Insurance Diversity Support Network (regional offices – many founded in the 1980s). From the Office of Diversity & THE IMPORTANCE OF EMPLOYER AFFILIATION GROUPS The different groups may lead programming efforts (State Farm Insurance Diversity is responsible for community outreach/development) or the establishment of academic programs (the University of Missouri Black Faculty/Staff Organization developed the Black Studies program for the system). Network (regional offices – many founded in the 1980s). Here at UNG, we have four organizations currently. Here is some information and a contact person for the group: 10