• Individuals from University Services can express an interest in participating in the Ambassador/Liaison program. Individuals interested in participating should do so through the DISC Ambassador/Liaison Subcommittee Chair or the Talent and Organizational Development Specialist.

• Supervisors/Managers can nominate a direct report for Ambassador/Liaison program membership

The Ambassador & Liaison Subcommittee within DISC is responsible for coordinating the Ambassador & Liaison program membership, partnership and group assignments.

The Ambassador and Liaison Subcommittee will make selections that ensure:

• Full representation from all seven departments within University Services

• Partnerships and group designations that are free of supervisorial relationships

• Approval from each participant’s manager/supervisor

• An opportunity to further develop meaningful connections with colleagues and develop new relationships with Ambassadors

• Participate in a major, organization-wide initiative

• Professional development

• Access to important information regarding the University Services and the D&I initiative

The D&I initiative is a multi-year plan, and the work accomplished through the plan will be ongoing. Ambassadors and Liaisons will eventually get to know individual members of their assigned groups and have open discussions and receive honest feedback. It may take several meetings for groups to become comfortable with their Ambassador or Liaison.

A series of meetings and coaching may occur in preparation for Outreach, as well as several follow-up meetings. Throughout the year, Ambassadors and Liaisons will meet with their assigned groups on a consistent basis. The initial commitment for an Ambassador/Liaison is a two-year term. Ambassadors and Liaisons who wish to continue after the designated term will be offered an opportunity to do so through one-year term extensions. All term extensions are approved by the Ambassador & and Liaison Subcommittee.

The Ambassador & Liaison Program is a crucial component of the D&I plan and provides an opportunity to participate in a major organization-wide initiative. Ambassadors and Liaisons have the opportunity to develop professionally, as well as meet other staff members and develop meaningful connections with people who are outside of one’s work environment. Managers are asked to permit staff who volunteer as Ambassadors and Liaisons the necessary time away from their day-to-day responsibilities to perform this very important work.

Please contact Ambassador & Liaison Subcommittee Chair, Julie Whalen ([email protected]) or Ambassador & Liaison Subcommittee Advisor, Saleem Curry ([email protected]) if you are interested in participating in the Ambassador & Liaison Program.