Faculty and Staff DEAI Affinity Groups

Affinity groups are voluntary employee-led spaces where faculty and staff can find community, support, and build connections. The existence of each group helps further diversity, equity, access, and inclusion for our faculty and staff members. For any further questions about affinity groups, email the Office of Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion at uno_DEAI@unomaha.edu.

Affinity Group Listing

UNO currently supports eight established employee affinity groups that elevate our campus culture. If you are interested in getting involved with affinity groups, please complete this short form to express your interest in joining.

Notes:

Inactive Status: Inactive refers to groups that have not filed with The Office of Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion any of the following (1) Recurring meetings (2) Affinity Group Operating Plan

Active Status: Active status refers to groups who, at a minimum, have committed group facilitators and recurring meetings filed with the Office of Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion.

Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI)

The AAPI group provides opportunities for members to celebrate, connect, jumpstart their professional development, and advocate for their community.

Status: Active

Meeting Format: in-person meetings

Black@UNO

We are a Black community on UNO's campus that meets monthly to provide support, networking, and mentorship.

Status: Active

Meeting Format: Rotating in-person and virtual meetings

Cafecito

Cafecito is a platform to discuss, advocate for, and celebrate the richness of Latino/a/x culture.

Status: Inactive

Meeting Format: TBD

Disability Alliance

To provide support for disabled faculty and staff, and advocate for a disability-friendly campus

Status: Active

Meeting Format: Virtual meetings

First Generation Guild

A supportive cohort of faculty and staff who are first generation, meaning their parents did not graduate from a four-year higher education institution.

Status: Inactive

Meeting Format: TBD

LGBTQIA2+

A space for individuals who are or allies of the LGBTQIA2+ community.

Status: Active

Meeting Format: Rotating in-person and virtual meetings

Military Connection

Military Connection is a group focused on supporting and empowering military-affiliated faculty and staff members.

Status: Inactive

Meeting Format: TBD

WiSTEM

WiSTEM stands for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The WiSTEM organization advances the full and successful participation and inclusion of all persons within academic professions by addressing gender equity, recruitment and retention, awards and recognition, and career advancement and satisfaction.

Status: Active

Meeting Format: Rotating in-person and virtual meetings

FAQs

What are the benefits of an affinity group?

The existence and success of affinity groups play a role in furthering DEAI at UNO

Can I join more than one affinity group?

Yes, you can join as many groups as you can balance engaging with.

Who can join an affinity group?

Affinity groups are open to all faculty and staff at UNO.

Is participation in an affinity group paid?

Participation in any affinity groups is voluntary.

Can students join affinity groups?

Membership in employee affinity groups is open to faculty and staff. However, employee affinity groups are encouraged to collaborate with student groups at UNO.