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