Employee Resource Groups are open to all faculty and staff. These voluntary, employee-led groups are organized around shared interests and/or experiences. ERGs aim to foster a sense of community by supporting collaboration and connection for all participants.
Employees interested in starting a new resource group are encouraged to contact van.commcollab@wsu.edu.
Current ERGs at Â鶹´«Ã½ include:
Los Pumas
A voluntary employee resource group that offers space for connection, shared experiences and community building through conversations, events and peer support. Membership is open to all employees who wish to participate respectfully and support greater understanding of Hispanic and Latine/o/a colleagues and communities.
PRISM
A voluntary employee resource group that offers space for connection, shared experiences and community building through conversations, events and peer support. Membership is open to all employees who wish to participate respectfully and support greater understanding of LGBTQ+ colleagues and communities.
In addition to ERGs, the Office of Community and Collaboration hosts the following programs, which are open to all members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community:
Four Cs Reception
An annual spring event focused on celebration, connection, conversation and community.
The Social Hour
A recurring gathering that offers space to connect, decompress and engage with colleagues in a relaxed setting. The first Social Hour of each fall semester serves as a welcome-back event.
Community Cares
This space is designed to give us one-hour per month to press pause and collectively explore prompts to strengthen our campus community.