Staff Experience & Belonging
We strive to cultivate work and learning environments that bring the power of belonging to life – where differences are celebrated, and employees of all backgrounds are empowered to thrive both professionally and personally.
What We Do
At UT Southwestern, Staff Belonging collaborates with campus partners to drive meaningful and sustainable efforts. Throughout the talent life cycle, we combine empirical research with a human-centered framework to inform our programming, training, consultation, and outreach across the wider Dallas/Fort Worth community. Overseeing the institution’s strategic approach to promoting a culture of community and belonging, we employ data-driven strategies and best practices in the industry to advance UTSW’s core missions of research, education, and patient care.
Our Track Record
66%
Management and leadership composed of women
3000+
Members in our Employee Business Resource Groups
400+
Student internships granted to collegiate students through our summer internship and exploratory programs since 1993
5X
INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner
Programs & Events
At UT Southwestern, Staff Belonging collaborates with campus partners to offer programs and initiatives that promote an engaging and inclusive employee experience. Guided by a commitment to building diverse communities, we are intentional in who we reach out to and how we connect with them.
Education & Skill-Building
At UT Southwestern, we believe education and awareness are instrumental in developing a culture of belonging. Various viewpoints lead to better creativity, innovation, and productivity – it’s imperative that we draw on everyone’s strengths. Employees perform better when they feel valued, welcomed, and have a sense of belonging.
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Training & Consultation
Training in community belonging is a best practice to ensure all employees understand how to foster and benefit from a distinctive workforce. We offer several opportunities for our employees to enhance their community-building toolkits.
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Business Resource Groups: Belonging and Business Impact
A fundamental human need, we are hard-wired to belong. When individuals don’t feel they belong, it directly affects our ability to advance the mission of UT Southwestern. Staff Belonging oversees various initiatives to foster a culture of community. One of these initiatives includes UT Southwestern’s Business Resource Groups (BRGs). Each BRG is open to all UTSW employees. BRGs are not limited to any identity or background.
