R.I.S.E. (Resilience, Inclusion, Solidarity, and Equity) a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Employee Resource Group Interest Form
The purpose of R.I.S.E is to promote a thriving, respectful, and welcoming professional work environment for those who identify as BIPOC or an ally at the City of Newport News. R.I.S.E. sets out to create a community where members can come together to discuss and mobilize around issues specific to its constituency. The group serves as a collaborative tool to augment the work of the ABIDE Program and fortify the City of Newport News' commitment to the work and values of DEI. Through strengthening internal connections amongst the members and allies of the BIPOC community working for the City of Newport News, the R.I.S.E. will aid the City of Newport News in cultivating a workplace and culture built on the pillar of DEI, resulting in more effective outcomes in its work, outreach, engagement, and service delivery. R.I.S.E. has a committee structure. The committees meet at their discretion and R.I.S.E. meets monthly for an hour.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Your Department ( not division)
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Job Title
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Work Email (please double check for accuracy)
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example@example.com
Best Phone Number to contact you
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Immediate Supervisors Name
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Immediate Supervisors Email ( please double check for accuracy)
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example@example.com
Why are you interested in joining the R.I.S.E.?
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What initiatives and activities would you like to see R.I.S.E. take on?
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As a City of Newport News employee, I would like to join R.I.S.E., sponsored by ABIDE, a DEI program by the Department of Human Resources. I understand my participation in R.I.S.E. is strictly voluntary and may extend through a period of my choosing. I understand that while serving in this volunteer role, no work performed or meetings/functions I attend outside of my normal working hours, in conjunction with R.I.S.E., will be eligible for overtime, comp time, or other compensation. Additionally, I understand that I am to seek supervisor pre-approval in order to attend any meetings/functions of R.I.S.E. and its subcommittees. Any tasks or work assignments conducted during working hours for R.I.S.E. shall also be pre-approved by my supervisor.
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Yes, I have reviewed the guidelines and understand I am responsible for sending my supervisor the endorsement link for my R.I.S.E. interest form to be considered complete.
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