Practices that Influence Change
Dual hires and work-life balance are just two examples of practices that can influence change at universities. Below are links to practices that have influence change at various ADVANCE programs.
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Assessing the Environment for Faculty of Color in Science & Engineering, University of Michigan “This report examines the specific situation of instructional track faculty of color in the sciences and engineering on the UM campus.” An analysis of comparisons of instructional track faculty by race-ethnicity and gender can be found here. |
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ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Program Poster, Georgia Tech This poster provides and overview of the institutional transformations that have gone on at Georgia Tech through their ADVANCE program. Their ADEPT program, family-friendly practices, and the data they’ve gathered can be found here. |
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Recommendations for Chairs for Facilitating Dual Career Hires, University of Washington Some of the best practices for dual-hires have been compiled on this webpage. Some are specific to UW, but most are general. |
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Exploring Part-Time Tenure Track Policy at the University of Washington, University of Washington A summary of a study conducted at the University of Washington on part-time tenure track professors in here. “The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of current policy options and to identify appropriate policy modifications.” |
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Resources for Dual Career-Couples, University of Rhode Island On this webpage is a list of resources for dual-career couples. Some of the links at the top of the page are particular to the University of Rhode Island. |
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Supporting Women Scientists & Engineers Poster, University of Michigan Presented by the University of Michigan, this poster presents three topics: Understanding their particular problem at the University of Michigan, strategies of intervention they’ve employed, and the progress they’ve made there. |
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Dual Career Assistance, Utah State University Utah State University recognizes the importance of dual-hires to stay competitive. On this webpage they have listed their stand on dual-hires and have links to relevant documents. |
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Dual Career Accommodation Protocol, Utah State University The exact protocol of Utah State University’s dual hire policy is explicated here. |
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Enhancement of Policies and Practices at the University of Michigan that Recognize the Importance of Work-Family Balance, University of Michigan Summarized in this document are the results of three sub-committees who worked on defining policy changes and outcome measures in the areas of faculty recruitment, retention and leadership; career tracks and work-family integration; evaluation and development.
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Balancing Family and Academic Work, AAUP The AAUP recognizes that life in academia is all consuming and that balancing work and life can be difficult. On this webpage they outline what colleges and universities should know about work/family balance and what they can do. |
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Implementing a Transitional Support Program, University of Washington This paper is a proposal for a panel on a practice started at the University of Washington’s ADVANCE program. They have been awarding small life grants to help with stressful times such as a new child or caring for elderly parents. |
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Integrating Research & Practices, Georgia Tech This document outlines five areas of Georgia Tech ADVANCE program practices that have been made: grants awarded for advancement; tenure and promotional processes; work environments; work-family arrangements; and, participation in ‘decision making’. |
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Six Resources for Improving the Climate, University of Michigan Found in this pamphlet are six resources available to people at the University of Michigan through their NSF Program: the Committee for Science and Technology Recruiting to Improve Diversity and Excellence; interactive theater performances; focus groups and targeted consultation with departments; data-based workshops for disciplines; principles for best practices; and, a departmental transformation grant. |
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Why Learn about Inclusive Teaching Practices in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math?, University of Wisconsin-Madison Four benefits for learning about inclusive teaching practices in STEM are listed on this webpage (ex: “Instructors who read these resources become more aware of issues affecting educational access”). |
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Diversity and Affirmative Action, AAUP This webpage outlines the AAUP’s stand on affirmative action. Links to their committee on historically black institution and scholars of color, their committee on women in the academic profession, and relevant AAUP Policies can be found here. |
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Work and Familiy- A Guide for University of California-Berkeley Faculty and Staff, University of California-Berkley “This guide is designed to provide UC Berkeley faculty and staff with an overview of existing campus work/family policies, programs, and resources. We hope this guide will serve as a valuable resource to faculty and staff and help them to be more effective in their work and family lives.” |
| 17 | Creating Changes that Last: Institutionalizing ADVANCE Transformations, University of Michigan & Virginia Tech This presentation, “Creating Changes that Last: Institutionalizing ADVANCE Transformations”, covers a study done in which interviews were conducted at ADVANCE institutions. The effort was to look at things that have and have not worked, and things that have surprised the participants.
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| 18 | Women Faculty Mentoring Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hosted by WISELI, training for hiring diverse faculty and staff is available. It “provides faculty with information, advice, and techniques that will help them run more effective and efficient search committees, diversify their applicant pools, their interviewed candidates, the offers they make, and ultimately the new faculty they hire.” Resources are found at this website. |
| 19 | Workplace Interactions Initiative, University of Wisconsin-Madison To help encourage others at the University of Wisconsin to participate in WISELI, a Celebrating Women in Science and Engineering grant was established. People can apply to this grant to create new workshops, symposia, lecture series, or other event that helps encourage women. Lists of previous awardees, requirements, and the application can be found on this website. |
| 20 | Development, Leadership, Visibility Initiative, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hosted by WISELI, a series of workshops on laboratory management is being designed. These workshops focus on particular issues women might face as laboratory managers. Resources are found at this website. |
| 21 | Workplace Interactions Initiative- Workshops on Laboratory Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hosted by WISELI, three workshops were held that address the concern of creating a positive and encouraging climate and workplace. Descriptions of each session and the resources used are provided on this website. |
| 22 | Workplace Interactions Initiative- Climate Workshops for Department Heads, University of Wisconsin-Madison This webpage covers the information and resources available to those who have been sexually harassed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. |
| 23 | Sexual Harassment Information and Resources, University of Wisconsin-Madison Vilas Life Cycle Professorships program at WISELI provides research support for professors whose research careers have been impacted by their personal lives. |
| 24 | Life-Career Interface Initiatives- Vilas Life Cycle Professorships, University of Wisconsin-Madison Information about the CASE ADVANCE’s program for mentoring can be found on this webpage. Specifically, two interviews from participants are here. |
| 25 | Mentoring, CASE Information about the CASE ADVANCE’s program for coaching can be found on this webpage. “An executive coach is someone who has general academic/organizational experience and who provides performance-related and career-related advice.” Testimonials and links to resources are here. |
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