Employee Resource Groups
All are Welcome! These groups are open to all current Gustavus employees.
If you have an interest or would like to learn more, contact an ERG leader, email: g-erg@gustavus.edu
LGBTQ+ Group
Primary Objective
Foster an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ people here at Gustavus that treats everyone justly
according to their circumstances.
Goals
- LGBTQ+ people at Gustavus Adolphus College know they have a safe space to raise concerns
Increased awareness of and compassion for gender identity/expression and sexual
orientation equality issues - Proportional LGBTQ+ representation employed at all levels
- Public support of the larger LGBTQ+ community from the College through representation in
local, state, and national organizations, donations of money and time, and vendor selection
consideration
For more information about this group, feel free to contact Aaron Geringer (ageringe@gustavus.edu) or Hannah Repp (hgodbout@gustavus.edu).
Young Professionals Group
Primary Objective
To enhance the professional and social offerings for those who are either early in their career
and/or early in their time at Gustavus through a collaborative and supportive network.
Goals
- To connect with others at Gustavus with similar levels of familiarity with the institution.
- To share and acquire knowledge about the processes and happenings of Gustavus.
- To build a community across campus that cultivates a sense of place and belonging for
young professionals.
Outdoor Enthusiasts Group
g-outdoorenthusiastserg@gustavus.edu
Primary Objective
To bring the Gustavus Community together to foster opportunities to engage in networking and
education while enjoying the outdoors.
Goals
- Foster cross campus interaction and increase connectivity in Gustavus employees (faculty
and staff) - Promote employee retention, well-being, community engagement.
- Have fun!
BIPOC & Accomplices Group
Primary Objective
Develop a safe and inclusive space for Faculty/Staff of Color to be supported at Gustavus with
allies/accomplices for anti-racism. All are welcome.
Goals
- Develop cross-departmental social connections and network to support each other in the
work we’re doing, to break down silos and barriers. - Provide opportunities for all Gustavus community members to learn and practice anti-racism
on campus, in their community, and in their circles of influence. - Create conversation spaces for racial justice allies using the circle dialogue method.
Parents and Caregivers Group
Primary Objective
Foster a supportive and inclusive workplace for parents and caregivers and promote work-life balance.
Goals
- Maintain an annually updated communication and resource hub for asking questions, sharing information, and creating communal support for parents, caregivers, and families
- Facilitate knowledge of community resources (local daycare providers, schools, St. Peter Library, Early Childhood and Family Education, etc.)
- Support family-friendly work policies and work-life balance practices
- Hold one in-person event per semester to build community
Uniquely Wired
Primary Objective
Foster an inclusive and inviting workplace for people who self-identify as neurodivergent and/or are supporting neurodivergent loved ones. This group aims to treat everyone with dignity and respect, while honoring neurodiversity and each individual’s unique lived experiences.
Goals
- To increase awareness of and compassion toward the neurodiversity that exists among Gustavus’s employees and their loved ones;
- To provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for individuals to learn about neurodiversity, seek support, share resources, and create meaningful connections;
- To identify the potential negative impacts of current systems and advocate for implementing and/or changing systems so that all neurotypes can flourish;
- To increase visibility and understanding of neurodiversity at all levels within the college;
- And to improve employee retention and decrease burnout by fostering a more positive work experience.