{"id":25936,"date":"2026-07-31T11:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/?p=25936"},"modified":"2026-08-04T14:07:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T18:07:48","slug":"dom-staff-engagement-committee-sec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medicine\/2026\/07\/31\/dom-staff-engagement-committee-sec\/","title":{"rendered":"DOM Staff Engagement Committee (SEC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Welcome!<\/h2>\n<p>The DOM Staff Engagement Committee exists to strengthen collaboration, professional development, and connection among Department of Medicine staff. The Committee plans and coordinates events, trainings, and recognition activities that support staff engagement, skill-building, and shared learning across the department.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mission Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">To create a workplace where people feel connected, supported, and inspired by fostering collaboration, improving processes, promoting professional growth, and celebrating the contributions that make our department stronger<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Areas of Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table width=\"797\" height=\"390\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Professional Growth and Development<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Connection, Culture, and Well-Being<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Innovation, Service, and Workplace Improvement<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><em>Professional development workshops<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><em>Leadership development<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><em>Career advancement sessions<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><em>Lunch-and-learn educational sessions<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><em>Time management and productivity workshops<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><em>Communication and conflict-resolution workshops<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><em>Mentorship opportunities<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Team-building activities<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Networking events<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Wellness activities, such as yoga, meditation, and walking groups<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Recognition and appreciation events<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Social events<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Book clubs<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em>Community engagement and advocacy<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pilot programs to improve workplace processes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Innovation and idea-sharing sessions<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Ways to Get Involved<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply to join the committee<\/li>\n<li>Submit an activity or program idea<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer for an upcoming event<\/li>\n<li>Attend committee-sponsored activities<\/li>\n<li>Share feedback through staff surveys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"ql-align-center\"><strong>Meet the Committee<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Executive Sponsor:<\/strong> TBD<br \/>\n<strong>Committee Advisors:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:cohenvl@bu.edu\">Vicky Cohen<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"mailto:Kathy.AriasDeLeon@bmc.org\">Kathy Arias de Leon<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Co-Chairs:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Monic.Allen-Allen@bmc.org\">Monic Allen-Allen<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"mailto:takiesha@bu.edu\">Takiesha Brooks<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Committee Members<\/strong> &#8211; Now Recruiting! 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