Employee Resource Networks
Join an Employee Resource Group
These communities are staff and faculty affinity groups linked by a common purpose, ideology, or interest, and they play a vital role in ensuring an inclusive environment where all are valued, included, and empowered to succeed. These communities are voluntary, employee-led, and directed networks that will provide support, advocacy, education, mentoring, and so much more to staff and faculty at William James College.
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Network
The APIDA Network staff and faculty connect with one another to support one another, empower the APIDA community, and advocate for equitable policies.
Staff and Faculty of Color Network
The Staff and Faculty of Color Network at WJC is a college-wide empowerment, support, and advocacy group; its primary mission is to provide a safe and protective space for staff and faculty of color to congregate.
Latinx Network
The Latinx/Hispanic faculty and staff network aims to create a relaxed and inclusive environment for building community at WJC. This network serves as a space for individuals to come together, support one another, and connect through shared cultural backgrounds. To facilitate gatherings, WJC will host two lunches or breakfasts during the academic year, as well as a guest speaker or community event focused on topics relevant to Latinx/Hispanic identities. We invite everyone who identifies with their Hispanic or Latin heritage, regardless of their level of Spanish, as well as allies and supporters of the Latinx/Hispanic community, to join us. Everyone is welcome!
Jewish Faculty, Staff, and Allies Network
The Jewish Network is a group of Jewish individuals that connect to explore their identity and experience. They build awareness regarding the needs of the cultural community.
LGBTQIA Network
The Staff and Faculty LGBTQIA Network at William James College is a group of faculty and staff who want to provide support for one another, engage in institution wide LGBTQIA+ advocacy/awareness, and plan and present events/initiatives for either purpose.
Women's Leadership Network
The Women's Leadership Network is a group of female identifying employees which advocate for the development of women in the William James Community and beyond.
Parent Network
The Parent Network welcomes parents of all genders, sexual orientations, and family structures, including parents by birth, foster/adoption, stepparents, those who have lost one or more children, and those who are expecting. We discuss the joys and challenges of balancing parenting with WJC careers, share resources, and provide peer support.
Early Career Network
The Early Career Network supports early career staff and faculty, in the workforce or in higher education, by providing resources, connections, mentoring, and professional development.