The Division for Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) is focused on highlighting and educating about the value in our similarities as well as our differences. Our goal is to help move our University community to a society that recognizes, values, and empowers people from all walks of life, creeds, and disciplines. The Office of Human Resources also shares these values and goals. To this end, MSU needs your help to fulfill its commitment to recruiting and retaining the broadest array of faculty, staff and students possible. “Inclusive excellence” is not simply a catchphrase, but a call to action. It is a reminder that together we can build a MSU family as well as a world representative of all people.
We encourage you to join an Employee Resource Group (ERG) otherwise known as an affinity group. These growing circles of professionals and friends who share traits in common provide support to you in your efforts to join in and become a part of the University culture and create a vibrant lifestyle within the city of Springfield. Clicking the ERG link will provide the form which allows you to give your permission to be contacted and included in an ERG of your choice. As a result of last year’s ERG development, President Smart has agreed to meet this fall with faculty and staff interested in ERG’s.