CWRU offers a variety of resource groups available to all faculty and staff of the university. Through this site, you will find information on resources for community, networking, and development for our Employee Resource Groups.
Alianza Latina/Latino Alliance
Alianza Latina/Latino Alliance supports inclusion and diversity at CWRU and in the local community. The group highlights the values and achievements of Hispanic/Latino faculty and staff and collaborates with student organizations like La Alianza and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) to boost recruitment and retention of Latino students. It also partners with external Hispanic organizations to promote cultural diversity and public service.
Asian Faculty Association
The mission of AFA is to provide a formal networking platform for Asian faculty to foster their growth, both personal and professional. The AFA serves as a voice to represent and advocate for its members and to increase the awareness of issues specific to the Asian faculty community. Representing many distinct ethnic and cultural backgrounds, members of the AFA enrich the university with their diverse perspectives, and their contributions are of tremendous value to the community.
Faculty Parents' Group
The CWRU Faculty Parents' Group is a campus-wide organization that provides information, support, and advocacy regarding family issues and work-life integration on campus. Informal and formal events are hosted throughout the year for sharing resources and moral support as well as communicating across the university.
Jewish Identity Affinity Group
The Jewish Identity Affinity Group (JIAG) at Case Western Reserve University provides a welcoming space for employees to connect, engage, and celebrate Jewish identities within a diverse campus community. JIAG aims to foster social connections and promote visibility of Jewish experiences across a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives. The JIAG is open to all CWRU employees who support and identify with the group's mission, regardless of religious orientation.
LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Association
The LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Association exists to foster a workplace where every employee — regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression — is valued, supported, and empowered to bring their full self to work. We build community, advocate for equitable policies, and provide resources that strengthen the well-being of LGBTQ+ employees and allies across our institution.
Women Faculty of the School of Medicine
The mission of the Women Faculty of the School of Medicine is to ensure all individuals have a strong foundation to succeed in academic medicine by providing professional development opportunities, advocacy for issues that disproportionately impact women faculty in academic medicine, and networking among faculty and leaders in academic medicine to promote academic, professional, and personal growth for all.