Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. To accomplish this goal, the university is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages the development of a strong sense of belonging to EIU. In many ways, we rely on you as staff, faculty, and administration to lead that effort. In furtherance of that sense of community, the President and the entire leadership team has encouraged the creation of an affinity group initiative.
Affinity Groups are voluntary associations of EIU faculty, staff, and administration who gather together around a common interest. These groups play a vital role in developing and improving employee morale and the campus climate while supporting the University’s shared mission and vision of diversity and inclusion.
If you would like to create an Affinity Group, please submit a proposal through this form: https://www.eiu.edu/affinity/machform/view.php?id=10998
Individual affinity groups will be open to all staff, faculty, and administration who believe they have something positive to offer or would simply like to enjoy the collegiality. You may even find yourself belonging to more than one!
Once a group is approved, the initiative coordinator will schedule the first meeting of the group as a brown bag lunch, at which the members will begin getting to know one another, collaboratively agree on an official name and plan how the group will move forward.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the initiative coordinator, Mr. Jason Hood, AVP of Academic Affairs at jmhood2@eiu.edu. Proposals for affinity groups can also be sent via email to AVP Hood (jmhood2@eiu.edu).