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Benefits and Uses

Employee Affinity (EA) Groups are employee recognized groups of people with similar backgrounds or experiences that strengthen YVC鈥檚 commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and promote belonging. EAGs are a valuable resource to provide opportunities for connection, networking, peer mentoring, and personal and professional development. EA Groups support YVC鈥檚 strategic directions and goals such as strengthening the college's commitment to social justice through diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as cultivating an environment that contributes to employee engagement and success.

Additionally, EA Groups can help attract and retain highly qualified candidates for employment and may provide helpful feedback to managers and administrators.  EAGs increase a sense of belonging amongst employees at YVC and the collective insights and ideas that arise from EA Groups can help promote an inclusive, equity-minded campus community culture. 

Forming an Employee Affinity Group

EA Groups are employee formed and led. Membership and participation in such groups is voluntary.

EA Groups must:

1. Be formed around a shared characteristic or common interest that can positively affect professional development, employee retention and/or strengthen YVC鈥檚 commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples include (but are not limited to): national origin, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, being a working parent, veteran status, or caring for aging family members.  
2. Be open to all college non-student employees and non-student volunteers. As required by state, federal law, and college policy, EA Groups may not discriminate based on race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
3. Adhere to all college employee policies.
4. Comply with the鈥痓y not using college resources to support or oppose any ballot proposition or candidate running for or elected to a public office. Additionally, EA Groups may not be formed to promote or benefit any private company, organization, or individual business.
5. Comply with YVC鈥檚 Non-Discrimination policy

College Resources Available to EA Groups

1. Each approved EA Group will be granted a budget of $200 for EA Group activities (e.g., social events to promote awareness and participation in the group, celebration events to recognize and celebrate the affinity of the group). Groups must adhere to all YVC policies and procedures for purchases, requisitions, etc. Purchasing requests will still require the authorization of the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Equity & Organizational Development.
2. Receipt of continuous annual funding is dependent upon the submission and successful review of the EA Group鈥檚 annual assessment.
3. Annual funding is also dependent on state allocations for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Full Administrative Procedure 7.0 on Employee Affinity Groups and application link