We Are HERC
Our members are committed to building workplaces of belonging where all faculty and staff can thrive. They actively contribute to transforming their institutions by recruiting and retaining staff and faculty from various backgrounds and with diverse experiences. We are proud to support these countless individuals who passionately engage in the challenging and vital task of fostering a diverse and inclusive higher education workforce.
“HERC is a key organization for diversity recruitment and retention efforts, particularly in providing dual-career resources and advancing DEI initiatives in higher education. Harvard has served as the host institution for the New England HERC since its inception and we are proud to be an active and long-serving member of HERC, both regionally and nationally.” - Elizabeth Ancarana, Assistant Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, Harvard University
“HERC has proven to be one of the leading organizations that understand the HR challenges in higher education. HERC has intentionally explored the relevant data on job satisfaction, workforce values, and hiring trends…HERC has provided valuable resources for smaller institutions that have limited resources…Members enjoy virtual seminars on various topics that have proven valuable for personal and professional growth.” - Dr. Saint Rice, Assistant Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Washington University in St. Louis
“I am the Director of Faculty Diversity, Inclusion and Well-Being at my university and part of my work is to support our university’s goal of having a more diverse faculty. I have found the webinars offered by HERC to be relevant, useful, and highly engaging… I appreciate this organization’s work in support of my role in the DEI space and share their webinar and newsletter with numerous DEI champions at my university.” - Milagros (Millie) Rivera, Director of Faculty Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing, George Mason University