FACULTY AFFINITY GROUPS/ASSEMBLY OF FACULTY AFFINITY LEADERS
In the report of the Commission for the Next Generation of Faculty, tasked to identify challenges and opportunities for addressing faculty inclusion and belonging, the commission highlighted the need to promote conversations and community engagement among faculty, especially those from underrepresented groups.
In response to this recommendation, the Next Generation of Faculty’s Implementation Steering Committee proposed establishing organizations of faculty interested in engagement, community-building and advocacy among individuals who share the same identity or interests.
After surveying the faculty for interest in April 2020, a huge response was received, and several groups formed:
- Faculty of the African Diaspora Association (FADA)
- LACCHI Faculty Affinity Group (Latina/o/x, Chicana/o/x, Caribbean, Hispanic and Indigenous)
- Asian/Asian American Faculty Identity Group (AAAFIG)
- PRISM (Pride, Inclusion, Respect, Support and Movement) - LGBTQ+
- Women
- GSUVETS (Georgia State University Veteran Employees Team Support)
Additionally, the following group was formed during the fall 2021 semester:
- GSU Chairs (university department chairs)
The following group began during the 2022-23 Academic Year:
- Non-Tenure Track Faculty Group
If you are interested in participating in a group, fill out the form below. Points of contact for groups which have selected representatives are also available below.
If you have general questions about the groups please click here to get in touch.
Get Involved in a Faculty Affinity Group
Faculty of the African Diaspora Association
Nikolaus Ortiz
Professor
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Asian/Asian American Faculty Affinity Group
Dajun Dai
Professor
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Asian/Asian American Faculty Affinity Group
Antara Dutta
Associate Professor
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LACCHI Faculty Affinity Group (Latina/o/x, Chicana/o/x, Caribbean, Hispanic and Indigenous)
María Elena Bermúdez
Principal Senior Lecturer
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PRISM (LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff)
Michael Eric Baker
Professor & Chair
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Non-Tenure Track Faculty Group
Lara Dahl
Principal Senior Lecturer
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Sutandra Sarkar
Principal Academic Professional
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GSUVETS Faculty/Staff Affinity Group
Daniel Pasciuti
Assistant Professor
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Women’s Faculty Affinity Group
Stephanie Gutzler
Academic Professional
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