About the Network
The ADL University Staff Action Network supports and connects professionals across higher education. This national initiative provides university staff with the tools, resources, and community support needed to address rising antisemitism and anti-Israel bias on campus. This staff network will complement an existing faculty network empowered by the Academic Engagement Network (AEN). Through the initiative, ADL and AEN will develop new resources and programming that will enable joint faculty-staff collaboration to foster safer, more inclusive campus environments.
Our comprehensive program delivers targeted support through professional development workshops, strategic advocacy training, expert legal guidance, and peer networking opportunities. Members gain access to evidence-based resources and connect with a nationwide community of colleagues who understand the unique challenges of today's campus environment and are equally committed to fostering safety and inclusion.
Join us in creating campuses where Jewish identity and pro-Israel perspectives are respected, where antisemitism has no place, and where all members of our university communities can engage in meaningful dialogue and learning.
Who Should Join?
This network is designed for Jewish and Zionist staff in higher education who are seeking community, support, and tools to address antisemitism and anti-Israel bias. We welcome a broad range of professionals, including Academic Advisors & Program Coordinators, Student Affairs Professionals, Administrative Professionals and many others!
Faculty seeking similar support can reach out to [email protected] and/or engage with AEN’s robust national faculty network, including its Faculty Against Antisemitism Movement (FAAM) initiative, by contacting [email protected]
What We Offer
1. Support & Guidance
- Confidential Incident Response: A safe, trusted space to report antisemitic incidents or workplace discrimination, and receive expert guidance.
Legal Advice: Access consultations and legal expertise - particularly in relation to Title VII violations - through our Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL) and get support on understanding your Title VII rights. Resources related to Title VI will also be available for staff members seeking guidance on how to respond to and manage student incident reports.
Policy Guidance: Get expert guidance and review best practices on how to effectively communicate with university leadership, advocate for meaningful change, and hold institutions accountable in addressing antisemitism.
- Beyond Universities: Explore our Toolkit for Union Members Responding to Antisemitism Within their Unions — a practical guide to help you speak up, find support, and push for accountability in union spaces. For those who are members of professional academic associations, review our best practices and guidance on addressing antisemitism within associations, developed in partnership with AEN.
2. Networking & Community Building
- Dedicated Programming & Expert Voices: Participate in sessions featuring fellow staff members and ADL experts who share real-world insights, strategies, research and stories to inform and inspire your work on campus.
- JERG: Opportunities to Join the ADL National Jewish Employee Resource Group.
- Guidance on starting up an ERG.
- Connection with Faculty: Collaborate with faculty allies through AEN’s nationwide faculty network. Join or launch a Faculty & Staff affiliate of AEN’s Faculty Against Antisemitism Movement (FAAM) initiative.
‘Take Action’ Support: Resources to empower staff to share their stories and demand better from their administrators.
Coming soon: Connect with Peers: Meet like-minded staff members who are facing challenges both at your own institution and across the country - building a powerful network of solidarity and shared experience.
Coming Soon: Private Online Forum for staff members to share experiences, resources, and strategies with fellow members.
3. Trainings, Education & Awareness:
Workshops & Training: Topics include Know Your Rights, Antisemitism 101, civil discourse, model policies, and more.
- Access to Educational Resources: Gain exclusive access to research, toolkits, and educational materials to stay informed and empowered in addressing antisemitism and campus bias.
Upcoming Programming
Invites to our webinar events will be shared with all staff who have registered their interest in joining the Network.
Title VII “Know Your Rights” Webinar
How to Work with Jewish Organizations on Campus
How to Engage in Dialogue Across Differences
Policy Updates to Support Fighting Antisemitism
Research & Messaging Recommendations from ADL’s Center for Antisemitism Research
Coming soon: a joint ADL-AEN program for staff who hold faculty appointments—and for faculty who work within their campus administration.