Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are volunteer, employee-managed groups that promote the interests of their respective constituency. ERGs are open to all OU employees. Their purpose is to align diverse groups with upper-level employees to create a bridge between the university and its employees by promoting awareness and enthusiasm for diversity inclusion. Each ERG has a university sponsor (dean, VP, directors or others) who works with the ERG to develop and achieve ERG goals. In addition, all ERGs have a president who is a current ERG member.
There currently are four ERGs: