FACULTY SEARCH COMMITTEE PRACTICES TO ADVANCE EQUITYPresentation and resources to engage search committee members in articulating the importance of faculty diversity, reducing implicit bias, and implementing evidence-based strategies to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. PROVOST, DIVISION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION, UI HUMAN RESOURCES

PATH TO DISTINCTION PILOT PROJECTA pilot project implemented in partnership with four departments and their respective colleges to integrate research-informed best practices into key faculty recruitment processes to enhance the ability of faculty search committees to advance diversity and equity in their search and hiring processes. Faculty search committee best practices, resources, and tools will be shared with campus as they are developed. PROVOST, COLLEGES OF BUSINESS, EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, AND LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

HANOVER FACULTY RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INITIATIVEHanover Research will conduct interviews with UI faculty to provide an in-depth analysis of topics related to the recruitment and retention of a diverse and excellent faculty. Results will inform the development of strategies, resources, and best practices to strengthen collegiate and departmental efforts. PROVOST, OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

DISTINCTION THROUGH DIVERSITY FUNDA three-year pilot initiative to support undergraduate-serving departments and colleges to recruit and retain outstanding tenure-track faculty who will further the UI’s goals to advance its academic mission through the recruitment and retention of underrepresented U.S. racial/ethnic minority (URM) faculty and students. PROVOST, DIVISION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND DIVERSITY, INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

DUAL ACADEMIC CAREER FUND A fund to assist departments and colleges when the recruitment of a tenured/tenure-track faculty member is contingent upon the employment of a partner/spouse. PROVOST, COLLEGES

CENTRAL MIDWEST HIGHER EDUCATION RECRUITMENT CONSORTIUM (HERC)A collaboration among regional higher education and community partners to assist dual-career couples, recruit diverse applicant pools, and build relationships among employers in the region. PROVOST, UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES

BUILD A CAREER | BUILD A LIFEA website and one-page flyer featuring Work/Life and Dual-Career resources designed as a recruitment tool to feature in job ads and provide candidates with useful resources to learn about the campus and surrounding community. PROVOST, UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES

Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost Executive Vice Provost and Senior Associate Provost for Faculty

FY 2019-2020 PROVOST OFFICE STRATEGIES to advance FACULTY DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

The Office of the Provost provides academic leadership to the university. Its fundamental mission is to champion innovation and excellence in teaching, research, creative production, and service. A diverse faculty, inclusive campus, and equitable policies and practices are essential to our success. The Office of the Provost commits itself to the following strategies to support diversity, equity and inclusion on our campus.

FACULTY RECRUITMENT

“I am excited to build upon the work that has already happened because of the tireless commitment of our existing team and our partners across campus.

The recruitment, retention, and advancement of a diverse and excellent faculty are paramount to achieving the university’s mission and I am

committed to providing innovative leadership toward that end.” – Montse Fuentes, executive vice president and provost

IMPLICIT BIAS TRAININGIn partnership with the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Office of the Provost provides workshops addressing implicit bias in academic processes to academic departments and through the UI BUILD program. PROVOST, DIVISION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

BIENNIAL FACULTY SALARY EQUITY REPORT A campus-wide study of faculty salary equity to assess for sex or racial/ethnic disparities. PROVOST, FACULTY SCHOLAR

FACULTY SUPPORT AND SAFETY GUIDANCEA guide designed to assist the campus community in responding to situations in which faculty members are targeted in social media by individuals or organizations outside the university based on scholarship, teaching, clinical care, and/or service. Unwavering support by academic freedom and freedom of expression forms the foundation of the guide, with particular attention to the unique targeting of underrepresented faculty. PROVOST

NATIONAL CENTER FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITYUI institutional membership provides free access to webinars, resources on faculty productivity, online mentoring and networking. PROVOST, DIVISION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

FY20 PROVOST OFFICE STRATEGIES to advance FACULTY DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

FACULTY RETENTION

FACULTY ADVANCEMENT

DEO AND ACADMIC LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMA cohort-based program for departmental executive officers (DEOs) and other faculty administrators in their first two years of service; integrates coaching and diversity, equity, and inclusion information for department chairs, one of the most essential leadership roles on campus for diversifying the faculty and ensuring an inclusive climate. PROVOST, UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES

BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (BTAA-ALP)This program aims to develop the leadership and managerial skills of faculty on Big Ten campuses who have demonstrated exceptional ability and administrative promise. PROVOST, BTAA

BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE DEO PROGRAM (BTAA-DEO)This leadership program aims to develop the leadership and managerial skills of faculty on Big Ten campuses who have demonstrated exceptional ability and administrative promise. PROVOST, BTAA

DEO BREAKFASTS WITH CAMPUS LEADERS Scheduled twice per semester, this program provides an opportunity for DEOs to speak directly with key campus leaders and network with other DEOs across colleges and disciplines. PROVOST, CAMPUS LEADERS

2019-2021 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION ACTION PLANA two-year plan resulting from a multi-year assessment and campus engagement process to build institutional capacity for diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence on campus in preparation for the campus-wide UI strategic planning process commencing in 2020. PROVOST, DIVISION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUDION, PATH FORWARD DEI-C COMMITTEE

“The higher education literature is clear that a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus is inextricably linked to academic excellence. The Office of the Provost

is committed to advancing faculty diversity in partnership with academic units and underrepresented faculty members, and we look forward to implementing

research-informed strategies to make real progress at UI.” – Kevin Kregel, executive vice provost and senior associate provost for faculty

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