Employee Resources

Employee Affinity Groups

Employee affinity groups are employee-led and facilitated groups formed around backgrounds, identities and common bonds. They are one example of college-supported activities employees are encouraged to participate to foster an inclusive community. They can contribute to a greater sense of belonging to the campus community, as well as employees’ ability to bring their whole and authentic selves to their work at Goshen College.

  • Black Employee Fellowship — This is a group made up of Black employees at Goshen College who gather monthly for lunch for a time of fellowship. The lunch is complimentary and open to all Black employees at Goshen College.
  • Latinx Conexión — This is a group made up of Latinx employees at Goshen College. Latinx employees meet on the second Wednesday of every month in the Westlawn Dining Hall for a time of catching up with other Latinx employees, strengthening friendships and bonds. The lunch is complimentary and open to all Latinx employees at Goshen College.

Committee on DEI: Working Groups

Structure:

  • Facilitated by a DEI Officer
  • Open to all employees
  • 1-year commitment
  • New members at end of each academic year

Role:

  • Gather data, information, resources
  • Make recommendations for Committee on DEI for consideration and action

Current Working Groups:

  1. Gender & Sexuality: facilitated by Marlene Penner
  2. Ability: facilitated by Adela Hufford
  3. Race and Class Awareness: facilitated by Cyneatha Millsaps and Aja Ellington

Contact

Marlene Penner

DEI Officer
Human Resources Director