Networking

General Networking Opportunities

  • At ±«Óãtv, we have many ways to connect. Beginning with an array of events, the calendar lists events for students, staff and faculty for all three campuses.
  • If you’re looking general networking, the ±«Óãtv Club is a social group for faculty, staff and friends of the University. 
  • Want to show your love for ±«Óãtv? The is not just for graduates! Non- alumni employees can enjoy the benefits of the association membership by joining as a friend of ±«Óãtv. 

Advisory Councils

Groups that Advise the President on Various Matters

±«Óãtv has three organizations that advise the President on matters of interest as follows:

  • The represents all Administration employees. 
  • The Faculty Senate serves as the main channel of communication between faculty members and the central administration of the University. 
  • The is made up of ±«Óãtv Staff employees who want to make a difference.  

Presidential Advisory Committees and Community-based Councils

Groups that Advise the President on Diverse Communities

The Presidential Advisory Committees report to the ±«Óãtv President about issues of relevance related to the communities of ±«Óãtv.

The Presidential Advisory Committees meet regularly to discuss prominent issues and challenges and serve as an important source of guidance to the ±«Óãtv President. Click here for the full list of  presidential advisory committees, community-based councils and meeting calendar.

EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS

ERGs, or affinity groups, help to provide a sense of community and well-being by reducing isolation that employees may feel. Employee Resource Groups are voluntary and led by employees themselves. ±«Óãtv's current ERGs include the following:

  • Black Faculty & Staff Association 
  • ±«Óãtv Womens club 
  • Retired Faculty & Staff Association 
  • Alianza Latina Faculty & Staff Association
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Please click here to learn more about Employee Resource Groups, the ERGs at ±«Óãtv and how you can be an ally.

Communities of Practice

Communities of Practice (CoPs) are groups who share similar interests, concerns, problems, or passion around a topic. Together, they expand and exchange knowledge by interacting on an ongoing basis and building a repository of knowledge for current and future members.

At ±«Óãtv, we have several CoPs that span different departments/colleges while sharing similar interests.

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