Rutgers Faculty Affinity Networks (F.A.N)

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Faculty-led Affinity Networks are spaces for connection to combat isolation, promote inclusion, foster a sense of community, and enable peer-to-peer support that focuses programmatically on the unique needs and/or identity-based experiences.

The following Faculty Affinity Networks are currently accepting members:

- Black Women's Affinity Group
            Co-Leads: Lynnette Mawhinney, Ph.D. and Ashaki Rouff, Ph.D

- Disability, Accessibility & Inclusion Network
             Co-Leads: Rachel Derr, DNP and Latisha Hayes-Gaines, DNP

- Rutgers LGBTQIA+ FAN

Co-Leads: Caroline Harmon-Darrow, Ph.D., MSW and Troy A. Roepke, Ph.D.

- Rutgers Non-Tenure (NTT) Faculty 
             Co-Leads: Jenny Yang, Ph.D. and Travis DuBose, Ph.D.

- Rutgers Transnational Scholars FAN

Co-Leads: Ana Pairet-Vinas, Ph.D. and Selin Bengi Gumrukcu, Ph.D














 
Why Become a FAN Lead?

  • SOLVE a challenge you and other faculty are experiencing by creating a Faculty Affinity Network
  • GAIN facilitation skills through ownership of the FAN 
  • GROW through peer support and exploration of ideas








 
Why Become a FAN Member?

  • SUPPORT and be in community with other faculty who are experiencing similar challenges
  • LEARN from the success of others
  • GROW through peer support and exploration of ideas

One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination. - John C. Maxwell

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