Support Resources

Faculty and Staff Networks

The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.

George Mason as a variety of Faculty and Staff Networks to support community, connection, and belonging.  We encourage employees to join networks that will best support their engagement, well-being, and/or professional interests.

Employee Resource Groups

Employee resource groups are voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a means of connection for faculty and staff while fostering a diverse, inclusive environment aligned with the institutional mission, vision, business practices, and objectives. George Mason’s employee resource groups are open to all classified staff, administrative/professional and instructional/research faculty, adjunct faculty, and non-student wage employees.   

If you are interested in starting a new employee resource group, please contact the Faculty and Staff Engagement Team at engagehr@gmu.edu.

Communities of Practice

A community of practice (CoP) is a group of employees who have similar professional roles or interest areas that makes time to learn together, share best practices, problem-solve, and acquire new knowledge. The CoP is driven by the group’s collective interest in growth and development in a shared professional area; members drive the direction of the group with support from Human Resources. 

If you are interested in forming a new community of practice at George Mason, the Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) team can aid in your process of creating a group mission, vision, and practice. To get started, reach out to the ODL team at hrlearn@gmu.edu.