The University of Oklahoma supports a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Through mindful hiring practices, the University strives to build a diverse group of faculty and staff, and an inclusive work climate for these members to excel in teaching, research, leading, and service.
At OU, the Employee Resource Groups are an open forum for individuals with a shared identity to build community and a place of belonging.
ERGs are available at all three campuses and include Black faculty and staff/ African American faculty and staff (OUHealth), Latinx Coalition, Indigenous faculty and staff Circle, LGBTQ+ faculty and staff, Middle Eastern North African faculty and staff, and Asian Pacific Islander Desi Indian faculty and staff.
For any questions about ERG please send an email to diversity.inclusion@ou.edu.
| Employee Resource Groups | ERG Group Leads |
|---|---|
Indigenous Circle | Tana Fitzpatrick Brian Burkhart |
African American Employee Resource Group (HSC) BFSA (Black Faculty and Staff Association) | Dr. Bernard Rhone Dr. Rodney Bates |
APIDA | Dr. Devegowda Allie Pham |
IFSA | Marjan Seirafi-Pour |
| LATINX Coalition latinxcoalition@ou.edu | Vacant |
| LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff lgbtq_fs@ou.edu | Erin Simpson |
