About ND Vets

What is an ERG?

An Employee Resource Group is:

• Voluntary
• Employee-led
• Shared characteristic, interest or life experience
• Open to all Faculty and Staff
• Social and professional networking
• Retention and recruiting of employees

God, Country, Notre Dame

Norte Dame's history of supporting the military

• Military chaplains  - Rev. William Corby, blessing troops at the Battle of Gettysburg
• Notre Dame presidents – war chaplains
  • Rev. Charles O’Donnell’s helmet hangs in the east entrance of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
  • Rev. Theodore Hesburgh’s lifelong desire to serve in the military
• Campus hosted Navy during WWII – 2nd service academy
• Shared values
• Service
• Commitment
• Excellence

What activities can the Veterans ERG be involved in?

• Social and professional networking
  • Happy hours
  • Lunch and Learns
  • Speakers
  • Host job candidates (tour/lunch)
  • Mentoring

• Voice for Faculty/Staff with Administration
  • Elevate specific concerns of Veterans
  • Promote awareness of Veterans on campus
  • Aid in recruiting

• Community Involvement
  • Visiting Veterans homeless shelter
  • Visiting/assisting elderly Veterans
  • Participate in local Veteran events as a group
  • Work with OMVA to fill community/campus needs
    • Veteran tour of campus

• ERG Planning Meetings
  • Plan socials/volunteer opportunities
  • Communications to members
  • Coordinate with other ERGs