Vision
A diverse, equitable, and inclusive higher education workplace where people from all backgrounds and perspectives can thrive.
2019-2022 Strategic Plan
Mission
The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is a nonprofit consortium of colleges, universities, and related groups committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, in the higher education workforce.
History
HERC was founded in the spring of 2000 by colleges and universities in Northern California that sought ways to collaborate on addressing dual-career and employment outreach challenges at their campuses. HERC was established as a member governed non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.
Based on HERC's success, since then, HERC’s have developed in 18 additional regions, representing over 700 institutions throughout the United States. A central coordinating office was established in 2007.