Affinity Groups
Loyola University Chicago’s Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to enhancing feelings of belonging across our campuses. However, we cannot do so alone.
We believe in the power of Loyola’s faculty and staff community to rally around a common interest, purpose, or goal. From there, creating structured engagement opportunities that connect our colleagues to one another and to a greater purpose.
To activate this vision, OIDEI is thrilled to support Affinity Groups (AGs) for faculty and staff!
Similar to Loyola’s many student organizations, AGs help to provide an increased sense of belonging for faculty and staff. With support from the OIDEI, AGs are established and managed by members of the Loyola community.
We invite all Loyola faculty and staff to lead the way by elevating what is important to you and your colleagues while creating a sustainable community to connect with others around diverse ideas, talents, and interests.
Affinity Groups (AGs) proudly promote inclusion and a sense of belonging at Loyola University Chicago. AGs are open to all Loyola faculty and staff who support the mission and vision of the AG.
Benefits of Affinity Groups include:
- An increased sense of belonging for faculty and staff
- Breaking down employee silos between schools, units, and campuses
- Deepening of colleague relationships
- Cultivating personal and professional development
- Positive impact to recruitment + retention efforts
- Help drive diversity, equity, and inclusion by enhancing cultural awareness
Interested in starting an Affinity Group for Loyola faculty and/or staff?
- Visit the FAQ to See what groups are already active
- You may complete an online proposal at any time
- Please email the Office of Institutional DEI with additional questions
FAQs
Active AG's and Upcoming Events
Early Career Professionals
The Early Career Professionals Affinity Group is dedicated to supporting those who are early in their career and/or new to working at Loyola. With pillars of professional development, community building, and inclusion, our mission is to strengthen the connections and skills of early career professionals while building coalitions across all three Loyola Chicago campuses to cultivate an institutional culture where early career staff can thrive. If you have questions or are interested, please email Bizzy Stephenson estephenson@luc.edu or Madeline Stanton mstanton2@luc.edu.
Stay tuned for the next event!
Jewish Faculty, Staff, and Allies
The Jewish Faculty, Staff, and Allies (JFSA) affinity group at Loyola University Chicago will celebrate and support Jewish faith, heritage, culture, and identities through networking, personal, and professional development, strengthening the diverse learning community and supporting Loyola's commitment to cura personalis across all campuses. If you have questions or are interested, please email Laurence Bolotin lbolotin@luc.edu.
If you would like to sign up for the JFSA Affinity Group mailing list, please submit your name and email address here.
JFSA Upcoming events:
Stay tuned for the next event!
LUC Pride Network
The LUC Pride Network Affinity Group supports the advancement and belonging of LGBTQIA+ employees at Loyola University Chicago. We serve this goal by building a community grounded in solidarity and joy through events and gatherings that foster connection and conversation. We remain a space steadfast in welcoming and serving all employees while centering the experiences of those at the margins of gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or sex with an understanding that each of these experiences are hued through multiple layers of systemic power. The work of those that came before provide drive as we create a community and culture of justice, equity and uplift for ourselves and generations to come at Loyola.
For more information, please contact Polly Eron meron@luc.edu
Pride Network Affinity Group Upcoming Event:
Celebrate the end of Pride Month at the Pride Network Affinity Group (AG)’s first event on June 28 at the Crown Center Auditorium at LSC from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! RSVP by June 14.
If you are interested in helping to launch any of the following Affinity Groups, please email mrazor@luc.edu:
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA)
Immigrant Voices
Latine
Womxn of Color
Affinity Groups (AGs) proudly promote inclusion and a sense of belonging at Loyola University Chicago. AGs are open to all Loyola faculty and staff who support the mission and vision of the AG.