Strategies for impact and opportunity
OII supports strategies that strengthen MCC’s culture, practices, and opportunities through the following areas:
- Communication
- Engagement & experiences
- Collaboration (internal & external)
- Affinity Groups
- Social & cultural acknowledgements
- Library web guide
- OII workshops
- Universal Design
- Community competence
- Civil discourse
- NEOEd
- Shared governance councils
- Centers for Teaching & Learning
This list is not exhaustive.
Shared governance
The Office of Institutional Impact provides oversight and support for shared governance efforts that include:
The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) observes “Affinity groups, also known as employee resource groups (ERGs), bring together employees with similar backgrounds or interests and can have a powerful influence in the workplace” (SHRM, 2019).
Affinity Groups have a long history at MCC, dating back to the founding of the first group in 2008. For MCC, the groups serve an important role in creating a welcoming space, support and employee engagement.
In addition, Affinity Groups function as part of the Shared Governance structure in that its leaders serve as advisors and conduits through membership on the Chancellor’s Advisory Council.
All new and existing employees are invited to participate and join affinity groups during orientation and outreach, whether they share an identity with the group or are an ally.
Affinity groups
AAFSA (African American Faculty & Staff Association)
President: Antwan Daniels | VP: Letonia Torrence
Contact: mcc.aafsa@mcckc.edu
DNA (Disability & Neurodiversity Alliance)
Chairs: Mindy Shouse-Carnoali & Jessica Willis
Contact: dnagroup@mcckc.edu
LatinX
Chair: Cecilia Turcios
Contact: latinxaffinitygroup@mcckc.edu
LGBTQIA+
President: Tess Roam | Vice President: Phillip McClaskey | Secretary: Sav Campbell
Contact: tess.roam@mcckc.edu or phillip.mcclaskey@mcckc.edu
Women’s Affinity Group
Chair: Vacant
Contact: womensaffinitygroup@mcckc.edu
Are you interested in starting an affinity group? Contact the Office of Institutional Impact at oii@mcckc.edu.
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