There are a number of professional, affinity and shared interest groups across campus to support Staff. Check out all the ways you can get involved and connect with others at the U! And tell us about any and all groups you believe should be added to this directory.
This list of groups and resources is designed to promote UofU employee engagement, connection and career or personal development. Unless specifically stated otherwise in writing, you should assume that these groups are not vetted or verified as being affiliated with the University of Utah. The groups are also not sponsored by or endorsed by the University, unless specifically stated otherwise in writing. Participation or contact with these groups is done solely at your personal discretion.
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Population Sciences Research Support Staff
We meet the last Monday of the month (12-1pm via Zoom) to share knowledge, insights, and best practices for supporting cutting-edge research.
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Undergraduate Academic Advising Committee (UAAC)
The University Academic Advising Community (UAAC) is made up of all individuals who have an academic advising or advising adjacent role at the University of Utah. UAAC advocates for the academic advising community by creating inclusive opportunities for advisors to develop skills, expand knowledge, and build community through information sharing, networking, and professional development. This is accomplished through community meetings, committees, trainings, and an annual conference.
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The Disability Collective
The Disability Collective welcomes disabled people and allies who are faculty, instructors, staff, and/or graduate students at the U. Members envisage the group as a space for social interaction and mutual support, as well as an avenue for disability and accessibility advocacy on campus.
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Human Resources Roundtable
The HR Roundtable group is for employees who provide HR or HR-related services to their department. The HR Roundtable email list is a moderated list, intended as a platform for notices, announcements and quarterly newsletters. To opt into the HR Roundtable email list, please click the link below. Please be sure to sign up using your @utah.edu email address.
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MarCom Council
MarCom Council is a meeting hosted by UMC that is intended for all marketing and communications staff across the university. We meet bimonthly throughout the academic year and typically once during the summer. Speakers and presentations vary widely and generally address timely issues and topics relevant to MarCom professionals.
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UWHEN
Here at the U, our focus is on advancing women's careers, community, and leadership. Specifically, our chapter’s vision is to promote women’s career development and advancement; to encourage the leadership potential in all women at the U; and to create a community for women with all people at the U, in Utah, and beyond. To fulfill those goals, we have developed several programs and events for the U's staff and faculty.
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BIPOC Check-In & Support
Well-being specialist Trinh Mai started BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of color) Check-in & Support via Zoom as a place to grieve and honor George Floyd and process ongoing racism. This is a space for employees at the U who self-identify as BIPOC to experience community, share struggles and solutions, and celebrate being who they are. Click the link below to contact Jamuna Jones for more information.
Contact Jamuna Jones
Latinidad Affinity Group
We meet the second Thursday of the month @ 11:00am-11:50am MST in Teams (only during the academic year)
Join our Listserv: latinidad@lists.utah.edu
Contact Natalia Torres
QUAFFS
QUAFFS = Queer Alliance For Faculty and Staff at the University of Utah
QUAFFS is an affinity group open to all University of Utah faculty and staff. The purpose of the group is to provide social opportunities, mentorship and community, and to advocate for the needs of underrepresented faculty and staff.
To join our listserv, which is set up as a private working group, please contact Lisa.Aspinwall@Utah.edu. If you would prefer to use a non-identifying email address for your subscription to this listserv, please give Lisa your preferred email address. The utah.edu email address will be removed from the list, and replaced with your preferred email address.
Contact Lisa Aspinwall