Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led voluntary groups organized around common interests, characteristics, or affiliations; these groups were created to foster a sense of belonging and are integral to Columbus State's commitment to advance workplace diversity and inclusion, facilitate networking and connections, and promote professional development.
Joining an ERG is easy! All you have to do is attend a meeting. There is no formal registration required to attend. Meeting times and locations are listed below.
Active Groups
Employee Resource Group Description |
Meeting Schedule |
Location |
Caregivers |
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Individuals and their allies serving as family members or helpers who look after children, sick, elderly, or disabled persons. Contact Melissa Lamar for more information. |
Contact Melissa Lamar |
Virtual |
AFRICAN/African American |
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Individuals and their allies who belong to an ethnic group with total or partial ancestry from any of the Black racial groups of Africa and/or people of all nationalities that identify as Black. Contact Michelle Baker or Royce Carpenter for more information. |
2nd Tuesday of Every Month |
Virtual (Contact a Lead) |
Women |
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Individuals and their allies whose gender presentation, whether by nature or by choice, aligns with woman identity. Contact Kelly Hogan or Crystal Clark for more information. |
2nd Thursday of Every Month |
Virtual (Contact a Lead) |
PRISM: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer,* and non-binary(LGBTQia+)(*Due to its historical use as a derogatory term, please note that "queer" is not embraced or used by all members of the LGBTQIA+ community) |
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Promotes an inclusive community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and non-binary employees and their allies. This ERG provides networking, educational and social opportunities for the CSCC community. Contact Michael Hicks, Katina Fitch, or George Johnson-Gamm for more information. |
2nd Monday of Every Month (Times Alternate 12:00PM / 5:30PM) |
Virtual (Contact the Lead) |
Faith in Parenting |
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Individuals and their allies who have a dependent child(ren) or are caring for a child(ren). Contact Debbie Strain for more information. |
Contact Debbie Strain |
Virtual |