COESAD
Council of Employees and Staff of African Descent (COESAD)
COESAD is an informal volunteer group geared towards faculty, staff, and graduate students of African descent at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University. While there is not a formal meeting schedule, COESAD hosts various themed events throughout the year at both lunch and dinner times on various days, to accommodate schedules for all faculty and staff. Programming covers a wide array of events and typically includes a Welcome Roundup in early fall and end of the year celebration in spring; supporting other campus events such as the BAR (Black Alumni Reunion), MLK Celebration, Women’s Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Women’s Center; and additional community service and engagement opportunities throughout the year.
Mission
An informal volunteer group geared towards faculty, staff, and graduate students of color at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University to provide a safe space for articulating employee workplace concerns.
Vision
Social Unwinding Group
- Share experiences whether good or bad
Network of Support
- Career development
- Mentor and support student organizations
- Engage and support the offices under the Division of Diversity and Inclusion
Self - Education
- Faculty/staff speak in their content area
- Doctoral student dissertation support
Community Service
- University
- Athens County of Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society
- Multicultural Genealogical Center (Chester Hill, OH)
We are excited to have you as a member of the Bobcat family. Please feel free to reach out to our network and learn more about our events by contacting Acie Clayborne at clayborne@ohio.edu.