Inclusion and Engagement Committee

Mission:

The NACADA Inclusion and Engagement Committee (IEC) implements strategies and initiatives to encourage increased diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within the association, leading to increased engagement at all levels for members who hold historically (and contemporarily) excluded social identities. (updated July 2024 by the Board of Directors.)

Function:

To carry out its mission throughout 2024-2027, the IEC is focused on implementing Affinity Groups for NACADA members who hold historically (and contemporarily) excluded social identities.

Operations include:

• Take responsibility for all logistical aspects of the Affinity Groups program (e.g., scheduling spaces, facilitating communication, reporting).
• Maintain a well-crafted FAQ to help NACADA members understand the purpose and membership of Affinity Groups and other engagement options if they do not hold the identity of a particular group.
• Oversee Affinity Group spaces on the NACADA Forum message boards.
• Facilitate programming based on individual Affinity Group needs.
• Create a process for onboarding new Affinity Groups.
• Develop and implement an assessment and evaluation plan for the Affinity Groups initiative.

Membership:

IEC members serve a two-year term and meet online via the Zoom platform throughout the year.