The Social Impact and Belonging: Employee Experience and Belonging Community of Practice (CoP) is a voluntary, employee-led community committed to fostering shared learning, collaboration and innovation across SMPH.
This community of practice offers a supportive space for employees to explore shared professional interests and drive meaningful improvements in areas such as inclusive leadership, retention and engagement, social impact, belonging, and the overall employee experience.
Purpose
The purpose is to create a space where employees can connect, learn and lead together. Through this community, the Office of Social Impact and Belonging aims to:
- Encourage continuous learning
- Cultivate inclusive leadership
- Enhance employee engagement
- Strengthen our sense of belonging and community
- Support initiatives that create positive social impact
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined by the following:
- SMPH Faculty, staff, postdocs and graduate students with appointments such as teaching assistant, research assistants or project assistants, are eligible. *
- Must work at least 0.5 FTE
- Has a Supervisor Statement of Support submitted by their current supervisor
*Here is a list of additional groups that are not eligible: employees in training, student employees, limited appointees, student assistants (except those listed above), interns, student hourly employees, and temporary employees (reference).
How to join
Those interested in learning more or joining the Employee Experience and Belonging Community of Practice (CoP) please email asmith9@uwhealth.org to learn more and/or to join.
Meeting schedule
The Community of Practice will meet the fourth Tuesday of every month from 3-4 p.m.