CSHEMA - Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association

Common Interest Groups (CIGs)

Common Interest Groups (CIGs) are grassroots-organized groups with interests not related to technical areas or the purview of other official CSHEMA groups (e.g., career stage, personal identity, non-EHS issue/ideology, vendor user,  social, etc.). CIGs may request a dedicated forum within CSHEMA Connect by contacting the Central Office and/or may post to the CSHEMA Cafe, provided discussions comply with the CSHEMA Community Guidelines. They are not actively supported by other CSHEMA resources including, but not limited to, use of CSHEMA name in group organization, AEG Central Office support, website support, virtual meeting rooms, or meeting space at CSHEMA-sponsored events. Board of Trustees (BoT) approval is not required to initiate a CIG. However, the BoT reserves the right to moderate CIGs if they are not adhering to the CSHEMA Community Guidelines.

CSHEMA Community Guidelines

CSHEMA is committed to providing platforms and tools to promote the connection of the member community to facilitate the sharing of experience and expertise. It is important that these are spaces where members feel safe and supported. To help everyone enjoy our community, we have developed the following guidelines:

• All activity must be conducted in a way that is respectful to all members, with the overarching expectation that discussions focus on the advancement of the EHS profession within the group represented. Discrimination, hate speech, abusive language, or personal attacks are not allowed.
• Our community is a relatively public space and is not set up to support distribution of confidential or sensitive content.
• As a non-profit organization, we ask that members do not post political or lobbying content. Members with concerns related to issues that fall within this area may approach the Advocacy Committee for consideration.
• While products and services may be discussed, solicitation posts are not allowed.
• Activity found not to comply with these guidelines will be subject to moderation.