Current and New Caucuses
What is a Caucus?
Caucuses are suborganizations of the NER Coalition that serve as microcommunities for a particular shared identity within the NER umbrella framework (e.g., a Jewish Caucus, a Muslim Caucus, an Atheist Caucus, etc.). Caucuses exist as affinity groups that support, advance the interests, and promote the welfare of the group the caucus represents. Caucuses serve as a micro-community for staff and faculty on campus, and advocate for the needs and goals of said group. Caucuses generally have the same purpose and mission as the NER Coalition, but tailored to their particular identity group.
Current Caucuses
Jewish Faculty, Staff, & Alumni Association
- Board Representative: Laura Fowler
Forming a Caucus
Whenever there are at least three active or support NER Coalition members who have a particular shared identity, those members can elect to form a caucus. A caucus can be formed by submitting the name of the caucus, the names of at least three founding members, and the name of the caucus Board Member representative in writing to the NER Coalition president through the designated webform below. Caucuses become active upon review. At the caucus’s determination, their initial Board Member representative may be an interim representative until the caucus is able to meet, organize, and elect a more permanent representative.
