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What is BFSA?

The Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA) builds and maintains a well-connected community of Black employees to increase their sense of belonging and affinity to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. The BFSA hosts regular events and opportunities for community connection, we invite you to join us as your schedule allows.

Benefits of Joining the BFSA Organization:

You will be part of a community that advocates, embraces and fosters a sense of community.
You will have an organization that supports initial employment, retention, career growth, and professional development
You will have a well-connected community that has a voice for Black faculty and staff at the University of Minnesota.
Your membership cost is ‘be a member, bring a new member.’

Join BFSA!

Mission & Purpose

The mission of the organization is to build and maintain a well-connected community of Black employees to increase their sense of belonging and affinity to the U of M. The purpose of the BFSA shall be to promote a sense of community, provide resources and opportunities for development, and a voice for Black faculty and staff members at the University of Minnesota.

This purpose shall be reflected in programmatic efforts to:

Cultivate a supportive community and sense of belonging for Black employees
Address quality of life issues specific to Black faculty and staff throughout all University departments
Promote increased opportunities for initial employment, retention, and career growth and professional development for Black employees at the U of M; and
Enact a voice on issues concerning the U of M.

Upcoming Events

Black On Campus Happy Hour Invitation

Welcome Message from BFSA President, Anthony Scott

Welcome to the Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA) at the University of Minnesota!

As the new President of the BFSA, I am excited and honored to serve our community. I want to express my gratitude to the past executive board for their exceptional leadership and hard work, which has built a strong foundation for us to continue growing.

Our mission is to build and maintain a well-connected community of Black employees, enhancing our collective sense of belonging and affinity to the University of Minnesota. The BFSA is dedicated to promoting a supportive community, offering resources and opportunities for development, and ensuring a strong voice for Black faculty and staff across the University.

Our purpose is reflected in our ongoing efforts to:

Cultivate a supportive community and enhance the sense of belonging for Black employees.
Address quality of life issues specific to Black faculty and staff across all University departments.
Promote increased opportunities for initial employment, retention, career growth, and professional development for Black employees.
Enact a unified voice on matters affecting the Black community at the U of M.

I am eager to work alongside each of you as we build on the progress we've made and create an even stronger, more connected BFSA. Together, we will continue to foster an environment where Black faculty and staff can thrive both personally and professionally.

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to all we will accomplish.

Warm regards,
Anthony Scott
President, Black Faculty & Staff Association
University of Minnesota