Much as our lived experiences are influenced by the intersections of our identities, so too are our perceptions of diversity and inclusion. Recent research from the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) at Harvard University indicates that white faculty members often have a vastly different perception of diversity and inclusion than their non-white . . .
The ADVANCE Team values the opportunity to share these articles with you over the course of the year. In case you wanted to revisit any of our articles or you missed a week, we have archived all of our ADVANCE Weekly Roundup articles on our Newsblog. We wish each of you a restorative break and . . .
Ye “Sarah” Sun (ME-EM) has accepted the Lou and Herbert Wacker Professorship in Mechanical Engineering, which was created to retain and attract high-quality faculty who are at the top of their profession, can excite students to think beyond the classroom material, and knows how to integrate their research into the classroom. Sun was chosen for . . .
Originally posted in Tech Today on Dec. 15, 2020 by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Applications are being solicited for the Faculty Fellow Program, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. The program expands familiarity with sponsored program administration and strategic planning among the faculty, develops leadership capacity among . . .
With this taxing semester drawing to a close, it’s critical that we acknowledge the various and considerable challenges faced by those in our community. And for some this time brings even heavier burdens in their work and personal life, while others are privileged to take more of a break. Whenever you have the opportunity, self . . .
Are you ready to be an ally for equity in higher education? Today’s edition of the ADVANCE Weekly Roundup features an article from The Chronicle of Higher Education focusing on ways Black academics believe their white colleagues can better support them within their units and across campus. Use today’s resources as a launchpad but be . . .
Darnishia L. Slade (PHC) has been appointed to a three-year term to the Michigan Community Service Commission, representing fellow experts in the delivery of human, educational, environmental or public safety services to communities and individuals. The Michigan Community Service Commission strives to build a culture of service by providing vision and resources to strengthen communities . . .
Megan Frost, Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA). Alan Smith, president of AKA, said her selection “from a stellar pool of candidates, is a reflection of the confidence of Kinesiology leaders in [her] capacity to advance . . .
Originally posted in Tech Today on Nov. 30 by Vice President for Research Office. The Vice President for Research Office announces the Fall 2020 REF awards. Thanks to the individual REF reviewers and the REF review panelists, as well as the deans and department chairs, for their time spent on this important internal research award . . .
ADVANCE PI and dean of the College of Computing, Adrienne Minerick, has been appointed the interim dean of the Pavlis Honors College beginning Feb. 1, 2021. Read the full story in the Nov. 20, 2020 edition of Tech Today.