Committees

Communications Committee : Chair/s: Vacant
- Develop the communication strategy with the support of the Leadership Board;
- Coordinate publicity and public relations activities of the group in conjunction with the Co-Chairs;
- Establish and maintain a group web site and maintain group social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.;
- Establish and maintain other forms and mediums of communication;
- Publicize, in conjunction with the other group standing committees, events on topics of interest to group; and
- Such other duties as the Co-Chairs or group shall request.

Strategic Partnerships Committee : Chair/s: Vacant
- Support members’ involvement in professional associations and committees and encourage them to report their work to the committee;
- Establish ongoing communications with NU Human Resources/Training and academic departments that focus on topics that bear on the Latinx experience.
- Create new and enhance existing partnerships with organizations that align with our mission.
- Connect members to local and national partners that will aid in advancing member growth/opportunities;
- Maintain a record of membership’s affiliation to professional associations and committees;
- Committee Chair will appoint a liaison to internal committees as needed, (e.g. the Diversity and Inclusion Committee); and
- Such other duties as the Co-Chairs or group shall request.
Professional Development Committee: Chair/s: Vacant
- Create and implement programming to facilitate a mentorship program and liaise with other mentor programs across the University to implement best practices;
- Work on staff development topics of interest related to career management such as performance review, compensation, hiring, promotions and transfers, mentoring, career ladders, transparency in job grade and salary range, staff job growth and professional development;
- Serve as a resource for group members regarding issues surrounding personnel policies and procedures; and
- Such other duties as the Co-Chairs or group shall request.
Community Involvement Committee: Chair/s: Vacant
- Identify and develop relationships with local Latinx community organizations and businesses.
- Develop partnerships with Northwestern staff/student/faculty groups regarding community engagement projects relevant to group interest (i.e. Omega Delta Phi in their annual Cesar Chavez Day of Service, NUSAC coat drives, etc.)
- Committee Chair will appoint a liaison with Neighborhood and Community Relations at Northwestern; and
- Such other duties as the Co-Chairs or group shall request.