Employee Resource Groups
Continue to main contentMeet and connect with other employees. Your voices help strengthen SEMO's community and advance the success of our community. SEMO has several employee groups and networks.
Black Faculty and Staff Alliance
The SEMO Black Faculty and Staff Alliance furthers the success and advancement of Black faculty, staff, and students through various initiatives on campus.
The organization was founded in fall 2016 to provide a voice for the University's African American faculty and staff. The goal is to unite all those actively interested in promoting racial equality at Southeast Missouri State University and around the globe.
The Alliance encourages networking by fostering a positive social environment and building alliances with other campus organizations. All in our campus community who are dedicated to social justice are welcome.
The mission of the Black Faculty Staff Alliance at SEMO is to collaborate with the Southeast Missouri State University community to foster positive relationships towards Black and/or African American faculty, staff, and graduate or professional students through social involvement, community support, and advocacy. To accomplish our mission, the BFSA will work to:
- Raise the awareness of issues/concerns of Black/African American faculty and staff and allies at the University;
- Provide a forum for members of this group and their supporters to meet and discuss regularly topics of mutual interest and concern;
- Provide support in the University’s ongoing recruitment and retention of Black/African American faculty/staff and other underrepresented diverse populations; and
- Collaborate with the University leadership, the greater Cape Girardeau community, and the surrounding Bootheel communities and other metropolitan areas to foster positive relationships and serve as a link to SEMO in ways that develop a presence and nurture relationships to enable:
- Community and campus engagement and relationship building
- Civic leadership
- Community service
| Title | Committee Member |
| Faculty Co-Chair | Samantha Washington |
| Staff Co-Chair | Shan Howard |
| Vice Chair | Victor Wilburn |
| Vice Chair | Tamara Buck |
| Secretary | Aaliyaha Gladney |
| Social Chair | Shelia Long |
LGBTQ+ Employee Alliance
The LGBTQ+ Employee Alliance sponsors activities and programs that educate and inform, promote LGBTQ+ interests, and build unity among the community and its allies.
Mission Statement
The mission of the LGBTQ+ Employee Alliance at Southeast Missouri State University is to be a resource for current employees (Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Assistants) and students with the intent to help guide the University and allies in creating an environment that is open and affirming by:
- Fostering a safe and receptive environment for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff on campus
- Being a visible and active part of the University community through events for LGBTQ+ community members and allies
- Educating the University community about issues faced by LGBTQ+ individuals
- Advocating for LGBTQ+ issues to be addressed within the structure of the University
- Providing resources for LGBTQ+ employees and students
- Creating and maintaining relationships between the University and LGBTQ+ constituencies and their allies
If you would like to contact the LGBTQ+ Employee Alliance at Southeast and/or would like to be emailed about activities and updated resources, please email us at LGBTQEmpAlliance@semo.edu.
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| Committee Member |
| Sandra Cox |
| Eli Baker |
| Sarah Dietrich |
| Susan Kendrick |
| Joseph Snyder |
Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate is made up of individuals elected from each department on campus. They serve a 3-year term and participate in making policy recommendations and addressing other faculty concerns on campus
Professional Staff Council
Members of SEMO's professional staff council help to make sure that our professional staff members' voices are heard. Meetings are open to all professional staff - participate and share your thoughts, solutions, and opinions. Minutes and agendas can be found on mySEMO.
CTS Council
The CTS Council at SEMO represents the clerical, technical, and service staff in discussions between University staff and administration, helping to improve communication and skills in all University departments.
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