Employee Resource Groups
Columbus State Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been busy building employee connections, engaging the campus in critical conversations, and addressing student and community needs. Check out these snap shots of recent ERG activities.
![A new ERG is forming to support employees who are first- and second-generation immigrants. Check back at this page for updates.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/erg-1.jpg)
A new ERG is forming to support employees who are first- and second-generation immigrants. Check back at this page for updates.
![May 2023 – The African American ERG held a panel conversation with members of the Columbus State Police Department.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/erg-2.jpg)
May 2023 – The African American ERG held a panel conversation with members of the Columbus State Police Department.
![April 2023 – The Women’s ERG sign’s up new members at the college In-Service Day.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/erg-3.jpg)
April 2023 – The Women’s ERG sign’s up new members at the college In-Service Day.
![April 2023 – Columbus State employees sign-up to be part of the Caring for Those Who Care ERG for parents and caregivers.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/erg-4.jpg)
April 2023 – Columbus State employees sign-up to be part of the Caring for Those Who Care ERG for parents and caregivers.
![April 2023 – Members of the African/African American ERG gather at In-Service Day.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/erg-5.jpg)
April 2023 – Members of the African/African American ERG gather at In-Service Day.
![April 2023 – Members of the Prism ERG sign-up new members at In-Service Day.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/erg-6.jpg)
April 2023 – Members of the Prism ERG sign-up new members at In-Service Day.
![March 2023 - The Prism ERG hosted a lunch and learn with Ramona Peel of the Equitas Health Institute. Participants from across the college learned about trans and non-binary inclusivity practices for the workplace.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/trans-affirming-lunchandlearn1.jpg)
March 2023 - The Prism ERG hosted a lunch and learn with Ramona Peel of the Equitas Health Institute. Participants from across the college learned about trans and non-binary inclusivity practices for the workplace.
![March 2023 - The Prism ERG hosted a lunch and learn with Ramona Peel of the Equitas Health Institute. Participants from across the college learned about trans and non-binary inclusivity practices for the workplace.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/trans-affirming-lunchandlearn3.jpeg)
March 2023 - The Prism ERG hosted a lunch and learn with Ramona Peel of the Equitas Health Institute. Participants from across the college learned about trans and non-binary inclusivity practices for the workplace.
![March 2023 - The Caring for Those Who Care ERG reignited efforts to support employees who are parents and/or caregivers with a kick-off luncheon.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/CaringLeadsSpeaking.jpeg)
March 2023 - The Caring for Those Who Care ERG reignited efforts to support employees who are parents and/or caregivers with a kick-off luncheon.
![February 2023 - Members of the African/African American ERG awarded Columbus State student Bukhari Farah a full scholarship to attend the Civil Rights Heritage Bus Tour this spring.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/AfricanAfrican%20American%20ERG.jpg)
February 2023 - Members of the African/African American ERG awarded Columbus State student Bukhari Farah a full scholarship to attend the Civil Rights Heritage Bus Tour this spring.
![January 2023 - Members of the African American ERG, Women’s ERG, and Prism ERG served together at Zora’s House during Columbus State’s Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/zoras%20house.jpg)
January 2023 - Members of the African American ERG, Women’s ERG, and Prism ERG served together at Zora’s House during Columbus State’s Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service
![December 2022 - Members of the Prism ERG gathered at Degrees for a year-end celebration.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/prisim.jpg)
December 2022 - Members of the Prism ERG gathered at Degrees for a year-end celebration.
![December 2022 – Columbus State’s ERGs hosted a campus-wide vigil in memory of the victims of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/club q.jpg)
December 2022 – Columbus State’s ERGs hosted a campus-wide vigil in memory of the victims of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs.
![December 2022 – Columbus State’s ERGs hosted a campus-wide vigil in memory of the victims of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/club q 1.jpg)
December 2022 – Columbus State’s ERGs hosted a campus-wide vigil in memory of the victims of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs.
![November 2022 - Members of the Women’s ERG collected menstrual supplies and diapers for Mid-Ohio Market and winter supplies for Columbus State’s Scholar Network of former foster youth.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/werg.jpg)
November 2022 - Members of the Women’s ERG collected menstrual supplies and diapers for Mid-Ohio Market and winter supplies for Columbus State’s Scholar Network of former foster youth.
![October 2022 – Columbus State’s ERGs hosted a campus-wide panel discussion examining proposed legislation that attempted to limit what Ohio schools could teach about history, structural oppression, implicit bias, and other critical topics.](https://www.cscc.edu/employee/_resources/images/panel.jpg)
October 2022 – Columbus State’s ERGs hosted a campus-wide panel discussion examining proposed legislation that attempted to limit what Ohio schools could teach about history, structural oppression, implicit bias, and other critical topics.
Columbus State’s ERG Program is a critical part of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Attend an ERG-Sponsored Event
Celebrate Pride Month!
June 5 | 11 AM - 3 PM | Columbus Campus Courtyard
In celebration of Pride Month, Prism ERG is hosting the following events. Please join us!
Columbus State Pride Celebration
June 5 | 11 AM - 3 PM | Columbus Campus Courtyard
Celebrate our LGBTQ+ employees and students! Stop by the tie-dye station to fashion your own Pride handkerchief and friendship bracelettes. Get your blood flowing with a Zumba session. Share your poetry, music, spoken word, or deep thoughts at the open mic. Join us for dancing, games, snacks, and more.
March with CState in the pride march
June 15 | 9 AM - 12 PM | Downtown Columbus
Join is in the Stonewall Columbus Pride March! We've got t-shirts on a first-come-first-served basis for those who don't have one from previous years.
Pride movie night: Nimona
June 20 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Columbus Campus Library Multimedia Studio
Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc.
Refreshments included.
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safe zone trainings
Celebrate Pride by learning how to create affirming workplace and learning environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual students and employees.
June 25, 9 - 11 AM | Columbus Campus (in person)
June 27, 3 - 5 PM| Remote
Get Involved
Want to get involved? Attend one of these ERG sponsored events.
May 2024 Membership Gatherings
- Women’s ERG | Thursday, May 9, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Member meeting on Teams
- A World of Experience ERG | Friday, May 10, 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Member meeting on Teams
- Prism ERG | Monday, May 13, 12-1 PM | Annual membership meeting in Mitchell Hall 303 and on Teams
- African/African American ERG | Tuesday, May 14, 12-1 PM
- Caring for Those Who Care ERG | Thursday, May 16, 12-1 PM | Member meeting on Teams
Join an ERG or contact the ERG Leads listed below to attend one (or more!) of these ERG membership meetings.
Join an ERG!
Joining an ERG is easy! You can either use the "Join an ERG!" button below and select the ERG's you'd like to join, or you can contact the ERG leads listed below and let them know you want to join.
African / African American ERG
The African/African-American Employee Resource Group exists to build an awareness of the diverse cultures and distinction of Africans and African-Americans while advancing a diverse and inclusive work environment highlighting the experiences of African/African-American employees. The ERG is for individuals 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 and their allies. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 12 PM. Contact Marja Davis, Vincent Hill, and Dr. Andrew Moss for more information.
Caring for Those Who Care ERG
We exist to lift up the Columbus State community we serve by empowering and encouraging employees who are caregivers and parents to live life to the fullest. For more information contact Melissa Lamar or Debbie Strain. Are you or do you know an employee who is a parent or caregiver experiencing a time of increased need?
Refer yourself or a colleague for help from our support network
Get alerts about opportunities to help employees who are parents or caregivers
Prism ERG
The Prism ERG strives to create and foster a community where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, intersex, and asexual employees feel they belong, are affirmed, and are empowered to engage. This ERG provides networking, educational, and social opportunities for the CSCC LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Meets on the second Monday of the month; times alternate between 12PM and 5:30PM. Contact George Johnson-Gamm for more information. Read the Prism ERG Charter.
Would you like Prism to facilitate a Safe Zone training for your class or department? please contact us at SafeZoneScheduling@cscc.edu.
Women's ERG
The Women's ERG exists to connect, empower, and advance women personally and professionally. We welcome employees who identify as women and their allies to become members. Meets on the second Thursday of the month,11:30AM - 12:30PM. Contact Dr. Crystal Clark or Dr. Kelly Hogan for more information.
A World of Experience ERG
The purpose of A World of Experience ERG is to empower employees who identify as immigrants and/or children of immigrants by elevating our voices and experiences and contributing to a campus culture that nurtures our growth and development as new and rising leaders and advocates at Columbus State Community College. Contact Kathy Lopez, Dr. Raquel Pina, or Luz Salinas for more information.